Looking to Adopt a Pet in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, or Maryland?
The following list includes pet adoption events taking place this summer around the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland region. You can drop in to see adoptable dogs and cats. Fingers crossed that you find your new furry family member this weekend!
Please click on the event titles for the most up to date event information.
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Dog Adoption Event – Rockville Pet Valu
Tomorrow, 11 AM
Come meet our wonderful, adoptable, dogs!
Today, 6 PM · PetSmart · Waldorf, Maryland
Friday, June 15, 2018- We’ll be visiting our friends @ PetSmart in Waldorf, MD with some of our adoptable foster dogs. Visit us 6pm-9pm for more information on adoption, fostering, and volunteering with S&D K9 Rehabilitation and Rescue.
Pet Adoption Event at Creekside Village!
Tomorrow, 1 PM
Join Ryan Homes and Wings of Love, Kuwait for a Special Pet Adoption Event on Saturday June 16th from 1-4pm at Creekside Village. Enjoy frozen fare from Jump’n Jeff’s Frosty Treats truck and find a furry friend for your new home. Baltimore-based Wings of Love, Kuwait rescues abused and abandoned dogs from Kuwait and helps find them new homes in the US! Everyone will be able to find an ideal new home during this special event in this incredible community!
Tomorrow, 10 AM · Fitzgerald Auto Mall Frederick · Frederick, Maryland
Due to the weather for our previous set date in May, we have re-scheduled the pet adoption to be June 16th. Dogs and cats in need of a loving home will be joining us as we host our first pet adoption event of the year! We’ll have some fair themed games, prizes, and fun fair food items to enjoy when you stop by to visit your potential new family member. Can’t wait to see you in our used car showroom Saturday, June 16th from 10am – 1pm.
Tomorrow, 12 PM · PetSmart · Stafford, Virginia
Come on out to meet a sampling of the ferrets that we have available for adoption. Our shelter houses and cares for 45-75 ferrets at any given time.
Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Adoption
Jul 21, 12 PM · District Hardware And Bike · Washington, District of Columbia
Dogs and Hardware stores go together like…well…dogs and bike shops (who doesn’t love a shop dog?!?). We’re working with the Humane Rescue Alliance to bring the first pet adoption event at the Wharf! Their mobile adoption vehicle will be on site with adoptable cats and dogs from their New York Ave adoption center. Meet, adopt, and go home with your new best friend! We’ll also have leashes, food, toys, and the rest to make sure your furry new friend has everything he or she needs to enjoy their new home. About the Humane Rescue Alliance: The Humane Rescue Alliance (formerly the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League) has protected and served the people of the community for more than 145 years and serves more than 60,000 animals annually.
Dog Adoption Event at Kriser’s Natural Pet
Mar 17 – Dec 15 · Kriser’s Natural Pet · Washington, District of Columbia
Join City Dogs Rescue for an outdoors adoption event! (Event will be cancelled if inclement weather. Please check back Saturday late morning for an update.) Adoptable dogs planning to attend (subject to change) TBD To volunteer, email [email protected] We need drivers to bring dogs from foster homes or our daycare facility (1832 18th ST NW) and back from the event. We also need dog handlers. Dog handling preference will be given to those who can drive a foster to/from the event and stay for the duration.
Cat adoption Event – Tails High Cat Rescue
Jun 9 – Jun 23 · Kriser’s Natural Pet · Washington, District of Columbia
Looking to add to your pack? Know someone who is looking to join the wonderful world of pet parenting? Come out and meet adorable adoptable kitties!
Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Event
Jan 20 – Dec 15 · Bark! · Rockville, Maryland
PetConnect Rescue will be onsite at our Bark! location for an adoption event, www.petconnectrescue.org
Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Event
Jan 6 – Dec 1 · Bark! · Gaithersburg, Maryland
PetConnect Rescue will be onsite at our Bark! location for an adoption event, www.petconnectrescue.org
Mar 11 – Dec 9 · PetMAC DC · Washington, District of Columbia
You like City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties
Meet adoptable dogs! Dogs attending: TBD To volunteer, email [email protected] We need drivers to bring dogs from foster homes or our daycare facility (1832 18th ST NW) and back from the event. We also need dog handlers. Dog handling preference will be given to those who can drive a foster to/from the event and stay for the duration.
Adoption Event – PetValu-Gainesville
Apr 21 – Dec 22
Adoption event for German Shepherds and Labradors
Jun 23, 10 AM · PetSmart · Towson, Maryland
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center – www.cockeradoptions.org
PetSmart Adoption Show :Visit with CSAC friends and family. For more information, contact Kim & Dave Diehl. [email protected]
Westminster PetSmart Adoption Show
Jul 14, 11 AM · PetSmart · Westminster, Maryland
You like Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center – www.cockeradoptions.org
PetSmart Adoption Show : Visit with CSAC friends and family. For more information, contact Lynn Murray. [email protected]
Mar 31 – Dec 15
Come out and meet our adoptable dogs and puppies from 10am – 2pm today at the Sudley Manor Dr. PetSmart in Manassas. We will also be collecting pet food for local dogs and cats in need and for the dogs and cats in our foster program. Stop in and make a donation or per food contribution, meet some great dogs, play with puppies and kittens, or come by and meet us!
Tomorrow, 11 AM · PetSmart · Bowie, Maryland
Tomorrow, 11 AM · PetSmart · Manassas, Virginia
Come out and meet our adoptable dogs and puppies from 11a – 3pm at the Sudley Manor Dr. PetSmart in Manassas. We will also be collecting pet food for local dogs and cats in need and for the dogs and cats in our foster program. Stop in and make a donation or per food contribution, meet some great dogs, play with puppies, or come by and meet us!
Tomorrow, 11 AM · PetSmart · Hagerstown, Maryland
There will only be felines at this event. Adoption fee is by donation. All animals are spayed/neutered, have age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, etc… Kitties MUST go home in a carrier. You can either bring your own, purchase one at the store or purchase one of our cardboard carriers at the event for $5 * All you need to adopt is a valid photo ID with current address (if your ID doesn’t have your current address, please bring proof of new residency) You do not have to live in county/state to adopt from us!
Jun 23, 4 PM · PetSmart · Dunkirk, Maryland
Saturday, June 23, 2018- We’ll be visiting our friends at PetSmart in Dunkirk, MD with some of our adoptable foster dogs. Visit us 4pm-7pm for more information on adoption, fostering, and volunteering with S&D K9 Rehabilitation and Rescue.
Jul 28, 10 AM · PetSmart · Towson, Maryland
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center – www.cockeradoptions.org
PetSmart Adoption Show : Visit with CSAC friends and family. For more information, contact Kim & Dave Diehl. [email protected]
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