ADOPTION RESOURCES
Looking to welcome a new companion into your family? Faith Paws Partners has gathered adoption resources from shelters, animal welfare organizations, and rescue organizations serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Browse the organizations below to explore adoption opportunities and learn more about their available animals, requirements, fees, and adoption process. Click the name of an organization to visit its website.
If you are considering rehoming a pet, additional guidance and resources are available in the “Thinking About Rehoming Your Pet?” section near the bottom of this page.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Cats | Dogs | Other Companion Animals
Cats | Dogs
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND
Cats | Dogs | Small Animals & Other Pets
Cat Adoption | Foster-Based Rescue | Community Cat Advocacy
Cat Adoption | Foster-Based Rescue
CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND
Cats | Dogs | Small Animals
Cats | Dogs | Other Adoptable Animals
Cat Adoption
Cats | Dogs | Adoption
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
Cats | Dogs
Cats | Dogs | Other Companion Animals
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Cats | Dogs | Small Companion Animals
Cats | Dogs | Small Companion Animals
PETFINDER
Search for adoptable cats, dogs, and other companion animals from participating shelters and rescue organizations.
THINKING ABOUT REHOMING YOUR PET?
Rehoming a pet can be a difficult decision. Before making that decision, consider whether the challenge you are facing may have another solution, such as temporary help with pet food, supplies, veterinary care, housing, or behavior concerns.
IF REHOMING IS NECESSARY
If you can no longer safely or responsibly care for your pet, take time to find a safe and appropriate new home.
Consider these safety steps:
- • Ask potential adopters about their household, other pets, and experience caring for animals.
• Ask where and how your pet will be kept.
• Be honest about your pet’s age, personality, behavior, health, and medical needs.
• Request a veterinary reference when appropriate.
• Provide veterinary records and other important information to the new caregiver.
• If your pet is microchipped, contact the microchip company to update the ownership/contact information when the pet is rehomed. Until the registration is updated, the pet may still be traced back to you if the animal is lost, found, or taken to a shelter or veterinary clinic.
• Consider contacting a reputable shelter, animal rescue organization, or established rehoming service for guidance.
• Be cautious of anyone who refuses to answer reasonable questions about themselves or the home they are offering.
• Never knowingly place an animal in a situation where they may be used for fighting, breeding, abuse, neglect, or other harmful purposes.
A quick handoff is not always a safe rehoming. Taking time to ask questions can help protect your pet and give them the best chance at a safe, appropriate new home.
Faith Paws Partners does not accept, shelter, or directly rehome animals. We provide educational information and resources to help pet owners make informed decisions and connect with appropriate animal-welfare resources.
Helpful Adoption Resources
Helpful Rehoming Resources
DISCLAIMER
Faith Paws Partners does not manage or control the adoption policies, fees, animal availability, or application processes of the organizations listed. Please contact each organization directly for the most current information.