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Dogs XL Rescue

Foster Based
Type:
Rescue
Location:
Silver Spring, MD
Phone:
Website:

Our Mission

Dogs XL is a new “breed” of dog rescue, committed to the philosophy that there is no such thing as a perfect dog or a perfect home. The right dog is out there for everyone who is willing to open heart and home to a canine companion. Dogs XL operates like a social networking service for dogs, designed to match people and pets based on the principles of compatibility and compassion.

As the name implies, Dogs XL specializes in finding homes for large dogs (typically 75lbs+). Large dogs are often first to be put to sleep in shelters because medical treatment and food for large dogs is more expensive than for small dog. Large dogs also take up more space at the shelter and on transports to adoptive families. Although owning a large dog is not for everyone, large dogs have many unique and endearing qualities. Here at Dogs XL, we believe the larger the dog, the more there is to love.

Occasionally, Dogs XL will intervene on behalf of a smaller dog with an XL personality. Dogs XL also works with other local rescue groups to facilitate adoptions to families that might be a better match for a smaller dog.

Dogs XL is an all volunteer, non-profit animal rescue group.

Services We Offer

Adoptions, Public Education

Adoption Process

To begin the process, adopters fill out an adoption questionnaire are contacted by an adoption coordinator within 72 hours for an interview. After the initial interview, if the adopter has current or recent pets we call the veterinarian to confirm that they are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered. When possible, a volunteer will schedule a home visit to help advise adopters on how to "puppy proof" the home. Alternatively, the foster family of the dog to be adopted may come to the home to help introduce the dog to its new environment and conduct the home visit simultaneously.

Adoption Fees
Puppies 6 months and under: $350

Adult dogs 7 months to 8 years: $300

Senior Dogs 9+ years: $250

*Adoption fees help cover the cost of transportation to the Baltimore/DC area, boarding, and vetting, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme disease testing, flea/tick/heartworm preventative and spay/neuter surgery.

Special Programs & Areas Served

Areas Served: Baltimore, MD;
Washington, DC;
Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Harford County, Baltimore County, Frederick County,Carroll County, MD;
Middle Atlantic Region

Pets at Dogs XL Rescue

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Adoptable pets near Silver Spring, MD

Dogs XL Rescue has nothing listed right now. These pets from other shelters and rescues within 50 miles are looking for a home.

SASHA

Retriever, Labrador / Hound
Female • Adult • Medium
7 miles

NYLA

Shepherd, Belgian Malinois / Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female • Adult • Medium
7 miles

JAMES

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

ACE

Siberian Husky / Border Collie
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

SKIPS

Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

ARKANSAS

Beagle
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

DEMI

German Shepherd Dog
Female • Adult • Medium
7 miles

STASSI

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) / Labrador Retriever
Female • Adult • Medium
7 miles

LARRY

Great Dane
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

CURLY

Great Dane
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

JUJU

Husky
Male • Adult • Medium
7 miles

ACE

Siberian Husky / Border Collie
Male • Adult • Large
7 miles

Questions About Dogs XL Rescue

Where is Dogs XL Rescue located?

Dogs XL Rescue is based in Silver Spring, MD 20904. Areas served: Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Harford County, Baltimore County, Frederick County,Carroll County, MD; Middle Atlantic Region.

How do I adopt a pet from Dogs XL Rescue?

To begin the process, adopters fill out an adoption questionnaire are contacted by an adoption coordinator within 72 hours for an interview. After the initial interview, if the adopter has current or recent pets we call the veterinarian to confirm that they are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered.

How do I contact Dogs XL Rescue?

You can call 4109295847 or visit http://www.dogsxlrescue.org. Contact details are also listed at the top of this page.