http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/
This is the place for dogs who might not otherwise receive a second chance. Rescued from high-kill rate shelters and other risky situations, the dogs at K-9 LifeSavers are cared for by a team made up of volunteers, foster families, trainers, kennels and professional health care providers while the dogs are screened for personality and behavior information, and then carefully matched into forever homes.
The territory covered by K-9 spans multiple states where shelter "holds" are only a few days. Once the dogs are rescued and screened, they are adopted out through events held throughout the greater DC Metro area. Because they rotate locations, this enables the group to outreach in multiple places at a time, introducing their precious canines to a wider audience and, hopefully, better matches.
What they won't do is rush the adoption process; people interested in taking one of their dogs home need to be patient with the process. Adoption counselors interview the family, make sure landlords and the environment will accept the dog, and may even conduct home visits to ensure the dog's new home is the right place for him. Every effort is made to ensure that K-9 LifeSavers is a once-in-a-lifetime stop, and not a revolving door. Their success at this is reflected in the "Happy Tails" section of the Web site, where grateful puppy parents have provided updates on their new additions.
People in the greater DC Metro area who are looking to adopt a dog can view the available pooches at their Web site listed above, lovable dogs who are waiting, like sweet Jill pictured above. Anyone else interested in supporting them can check them out on Twitter (@k_9lifesavers) and on Facebook under "K-9 LifeSavers" (where you can also view available dogs. Huzzah!)
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