Dogs XL Rescue

Silver Spring, 20904

(410) 929-5847

info@dogsxlrescue.org

Today's Hours: Closed

monday Closed

tuesday Closed

wednesday Closed

thursday Closed

friday Closed

saturday Closed

sunday Closed

No pets are available for adoption at Dogs XL Rescue

Our Mission

WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!!! www.DogsXLRescue.org/Foster

Adoption Policy

Adoption Process 1. To begin the process, fill out the adoption questionnaire online at: http://www.dogsxlrescue.org/adopt/adoption-questionnaire 2. You will be contacted by an adoption coordinator within two weeks of submitting your questionnaire. We make every effort to respond to applications within five days of submission, but we are an all volunteer rescue group. Sometimes it may take up to two weeks before you are contacted by an adoption coordinator. 3. After the initial interview, if you have current or recent pets we will call your veterinarian to confirm that they are up to date on vaccinations 4. A volunteer in your area will schedule a home visit to help advise you on how to "puppy proof" your home. Matchmaking Some adopters have a very specific dog or breed of dog in mind that they wish to adopt. We want all of our adopters and dogs to be happy and satisfied with their new companions. To ensure happy outcomes, we encourage adopters to work with Dogs XL volunteers to select a dog that is most suitable to their lifestyle. Even if you think it's love at first sight, a super high energy, young puppy is not typically a good match for a single person who works 10 hours every day and lives in an apartment. Dogs XL volunteers have years of experience in helping adopters select dogs that are good matches for them. Our highest priority is that the adopter and the dog to have a positive experience. Adopters should keep an open mind when considering Dogs XL recommendations. Dogs XL offers ongoing support and educational resources to adopters for the lifetime of the dog. Even the most savvy dog owner can always learn something new about dogs everyday. If you don't see a particular dog in the available dogs section that suits your needs, Dogs XL will gladly help you find the kind of dog you are looking for. We work with numerous animal shelters in Maryland and throughout the Midwest and Southeastern US so it won't take long to locate any kind o