Rural Dog Rescue

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Forever true to "The Underdog", Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue.

We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. WE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO RESERVE A MINIMUM OF 50% OF THE DOGS WE SAVE TO THE UNDERDOG. Please visit our available pets on RuralDogRescue.com

10/17/2026

Taylor Swift has it right, and David is looking for his forever person — who is going to help him find love? 🐶❤️

10/09/2026

This could be you ✨

Consider fostering or adopting with Rural Dog Rescue! We are a local, 100% volunteer based, shelter that focuses on the Underdog. Our org prioritizes rescuing high risk dogs in economically challenged, high-kill shelters in rural areas and dogs that are often overlooked for adoption or rescue.

Check out more via the links in our bio 🐾

10/06/2026

We are in need of transportation help for 4 dogs (weight ranges 40 # - 67 #) from Fredericksburg to SE DC this Saturday around 2pm. Please email [email protected] if you can assist. Dogs do not travel with crates or leashes but supplies are available to pick up from SE DC if needed.

Please help if you can, it’s the last leg we need to fill from NC and we would hate to have to cancel transport!

10/04/2026

!!!! Evangeline, Pepper, and Taco found their this week! If you’ve been looking for your perfect pup, check out all our adoptable dogs and apply online at ruraldogrescue.com! 🐾🏡❤️

10/03/2026

Todd continues to be an inspiration for the camera! He’s a funny and silly guy, with plenty more camera moments like this one. If you’re interested in Todd, apply via the link in our bio 🐾

10/02/2026

Casey is small and proud about it! Casey is a 25 pound Chihuahua mix who is looking for a home. If you are interested in a small dog, Casey might just be the one for you!

09/19/2026

Though we would prefer to be holding it down in our forever homes 🐾

Apply to adopt a dog today via the links in our bio!

09/15/2026

It’s the premiere of Dancing with the Dogs! Who do you think is going to make it to the finale and win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy? We heard Todd’s been working on his salsa all summer!

09/14/2026

Upcoming foster needs!! Rhiannon needs a foster by 9/21 and Shony needs a foster by 9/18 🚨

If you haven’t applied to become a foster yet, this is your sign! Without fosters, our underdogs are housed with DOGMA instead of in a loving home and puts a strain on RDRs resources. Apply to be a foster for Rhiannon or Shony today via the link in our bio🐾

09/12/2026

Happy Hug-a-Hound Day! 🐾❤️

September is Hug-a-Hound Month, with a special day dedicated to celebrating our hound friends this weekend—and our hounds are more than ready for all the hugs! 🤗

Whether they’re your favorite walking buddy, couch companion, or resident snuggle expert, there’s no better time to show a hound some extra love. ❤️🐶

Address

Washington D.C., DC
20003

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Website

http://www.ruraldogrescue.com/

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Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
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