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Resource Directory

Foster Care Resources

Learn about animal fostering, access training and guidance for current and prospective foster caregivers, and find foster opportunities with animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the DMV.

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Adoption Resources

Explore adoption opportunities with animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the DMV, along with guidance for pet adoption and responsible rehoming.

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Senior Cats & Dogs and Long-Term Shelter Resident Resources

Explore resources on senior cat and dog care, aging, mobility, comfort, and quality of life, along with guidance for supporting long-term shelter residents, understanding length of stay, and helping overlooked animals move toward foster and adoption opportunities.

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Community Cat Resources

Learn about community cats, what to do when you find cats or kittens outdoors, TNR/TNVR and eartipping, responsible caregiving, and where to find local community cat support and resources.

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Lost & Found Pet Resources

Find guidance for searching for missing cats and dogs, safely responding to found or roaming pets, using social media and microchip resources, contacting local animal shelters and animal control, and accessing trusted lost-and-found pet resources.

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Pet Care & Wellness Resources

Explore resources for pet care and wellness, including low-cost veterinary services, spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, pet food and supply assistance, recognizing and reporting animal abuse or neglect, 24/7 emergency veterinary care, finding a veterinarian, and veterinary-care financing resources.

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Pet Behavior & Training Resources

Explore resources for cat and dog behavior and training, including anxiety, stress, common behavior concerns, behavior changes that may be related to pain or illness, aging-related concerns, when to contact a veterinarian, and veterinary-care financing resources.

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Pet-Friendly Housing Resources

Find resources to help pet owners search for pet-friendly housing, understand common pet policies and fees, and explore options when housing concerns may affect their ability to keep their pet.

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Pet Disaster & Emergency Preparedness

Find practical resources to help prepare pets for emergencies, evacuations, severe weather, and household disasters, along with access to emergency veterinary care information and veterinary-care financing resources.

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End-of-Life & Pet Loss Support

Find compassionate resources to help pet owners navigate end-of-life decisions, quality-of-life and hospice considerations, grief and pet-loss support, and cremation, memorial, burial, and aftercare options.

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Safe Haven & Crisis Resources for Pets

Find safe-haven programs, crisis resources, safety-planning information, and support for pet owners facing domestic violence, homelessness, unsafe housing, or another crisis that may affect their pet’s safety.

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Volunteer Resources

Learn about volunteering with Faith Paws Partners and check back as we continue developing resources, information, and opportunities to support animal welfare in our community.

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Responsible Pet Ownership & Humane Care

Responsible pet ownership includes providing proper nutrition, routine veterinary care, identification, exercise and enrichment, safe housing, humane treatment, and a lifelong commitment to a cat or dog’s health, safety, and well-being.

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Faith Paws Partners is building educational resources and support for cats, dogs, and the people who care for them. Your support can help us expand this work across the DMV.

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