More than 50,000 dogs and cats adopted since 2001! Same-day adoptions, weekly events, all cats and adult dogs spayed or neutered prior to adoption. CFC #97890.

Northern Virginia
🌟Two puppies still waiting for their happily ever after!💫 🩵Meet Wicker & Thor! These 2-month-old cuties are the last of their litters still looking for their forever homes. They didn’t find their people today, but they’re hoping TOMORROW is their day! 🏡✨ 📍Tysons Corner PetSmart 📅 Sunday, October 25 | 1–3 PM 🔗 Event page: lostdogrescue.org/event/tyso… 💙 Can you help Wicker or Thor find their happily ever after? Share to spread the word! If Thor doesn’t get adopted tomorrow, he’d LOVE a foster home to soak up the love in until next weekend’s adoption events! 👀
15
28
459
Lapis and more than 20 cats & kittens are all set to meet you on Saturday, October 24 at our cat adoption event inside the 7 Corners PetSmart in Falls Church, Virginia. 😽 Sneak a peek tonight and swing by between 12–5 p.m. Bios + details lostdogrescue.org/event/7-co… Joining the Party! 💎 𝓛𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀. Initially reserved, Lapis will be chirping for pets after quickly sizing you up. She loves curling up in sunny spots. A hidden gem, nearly 3️⃣ years old. 🌺 𝓛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆. Playful 3️⃣-month-old brown tabby loves chasing down her favorite jingle ball, a wand toy, or track ball. She’ll steal her heart as she tucks into you for a cozy nap. 😸 𝑷𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗹. An extra playful little guy in a litter of FIVE 3️⃣-month-old cuties. Come meet all the littermates and bring home a pair to keep them social and happy. Come meet them all for playtime, love, and adoption! ✨ There's no better time to adopt! Your adoption during #nationaladoptionweek means @PetSmartChariTs provides 𝟮𝘅 the support to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, helping us provide lifesaving medical care, safe spaces, and second chances for rescued dogs & cats on their path to loving homes like yours.💕🏡 #adoptdontshop #whitecat #browntabby #adoptkittens #littermates #blackandwhitecat #catsforadoption #rescuekitten #adoptlocal #nationaladoptionweek #adoptjoy
13
24
347
💥The puppy palooza continues! Another new batch of adoptable cuties are ready for their forever homes ❣️ Five months old and ready to steal your heart! Meet the Cookie Pups — Fluffy, Blue, Brownie, Patches, and Stripe — 4 boys and 1 girl making their adoption debut! ✨ These adorable terrier mixes came to us from a rural shelter partner in Southwest Virginia and have spent the last two weeks blossoming in foster homes. They’re cuddly, curious, gentle, and friendly with people, dogs, AND cats! Some have longer, wiry coats, while others rock pittie-like looks. 🤩 Could one of these sweet cookies be your new best friend? Come meet them TOMORROW, 10/24, and help them find their forever homes! 💙 🐶 7 Corners PetSmart: 12–2 PM (Fluffy & Patches) 🐶 Fair Lakes PetSmart: 1–3 PM (Blue, Stripe & Brownie) 🎉 BONUS: It’s National Adoption Week with PetSmart Charities! Every adoption counts DOUBLE to support rescues and lifesaving efforts!
14
20
423
💎✨ Talk about a rare find! 🤩 ✨Meet the seven little treasures of the Jewels Pups litter making their adoption debut TOMORROW!🩵 Get ready to fall in LOVE! These 7-week-old Chihuahua/Beagle mixes are playful, sweet, wiggly little bundles of joy ready to wiggle their way straight into your heart! 💕 💙 The boys: Garnet, Jade & Topaz 💗 The girls: Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Come soak up all the puppy sweetness and meet your potential new best friend! 🐾💎 📍 Beyer Subaru — Alexandria, VA 🗓️ Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–2 PM 🔗 Event details: lostdogrescue.org/event/beye… A big thank-you to Beyer Subaru and the ASPCA for making this event possible through a Subaru Loves Pets grant! 💙💛 This support helps provide essential veterinary care, vaccines, and preventatives to get more rescue pets ready for their forever homes. 📰 Learn more about the grant: lostdogrescue.org/news/ldcrf… Let’s celebrate National Adoption Week by helping these little jewels find their forever homes! 💎🏡
1
18
34
528
🌟We are bringing the pittie LOVE! 🤩💛 Meet Donnie and Juniper, two adorable pitties who are coming to meet you, TOMORROW, in hopes of finding their forever homes. 🥹 💙 DONNIE | 2-year-old male — Handsome, well-mannered, and an absolute sweetheart! Donnie is the total package. He walks beautifully on leash, loves meeting people and other dogs, and enjoys a good play session just as much as settling in for some affection. His favorite hobbies? Making friends and getting those well-deserved butt scritches! 🩷 JUNIPER | 1-year-old female — Young, playful, and overflowing with affection! Juniper loves making new friends, romping around with her dog buddies, and getting all the cuddles she can. She’s a social girl with a playful side and a serious appreciation for treats, belly rubs, and being close to her people! ✨Could Donnie or Juniper be your new best friend? What better way to spend National Adoption Week than by saving a life, doubling the positive impact and making room to help us save MORE lives like Donnie & Juniper! 📍 Fair Lakes PetSmart | Fairfax, VA 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–3 PM 🔗 Event info: lostdogrescue.org/event/fair…
18
29
387
Meet Tansy! 🐾 This sweet girl may take a moment to warm up, but once she does she’s all in for playtime, cuddles, and cozying up with her sisters. Tansy is looking for a forever home where she can blossom into the confident cat we know she’ll become. Due to her age, Tansy must be adopted into a home with another playful cat or cat-friendly dog. Interested in adopting? Submit an application and learn more: ow.ly/EZi350ZZWtB
1
14
39
447
Cute as a button! 🔘 🐾 Meet Benny (aka Button)! Benny is truly the best of both worlds — lots of fun energy and an adventurous spirit while also loving to cuddle up with his human, all in a travel-sized package. Benny is a super sweet pup who loves to walk, sniff, play, and zoom! His foster mom thinks he’d be an amazing hiking companion. He’s excellent in the car, and friendly to humans and other dogs. Learn more about adopting this cutie here: lostdogrescue.org/animal/ben…
2
15
39
525
Arthur is the definition of a lover boy! ❤️ This sweet kitty wants your attention and not much else. He loves being pet and brushed and being the light of your life. Interested in adopting? Learn more about Arthur here: ow.ly/C1Ix50ZZWsx
2
22
60
704
💥 COMING SOON! 🌼 Delightful Mama Buttercup and her 4-month-old kittens, Briar and Brad, will be heading to our special Cat Adoption Event on Saturday, October 24 from 12–5 p.m. Full of spirited orange tabby spunk, brothers Briar and Brad love wand, toy mouse, and laser light chase and a cozy spot to nap. Adopt as a set or choose your favorite orange floof.🐈 Offer gentle chin scritches and Buttercup will fill you up with her affection in return. At 3 years, Buttercup seeks a sunny spot for naps, a little playtime, and your love.☀️ Beat the Rush! Meet all the cats & kittens available for playtime and adoption at our Cat Adoption Center inside the 7 Corners PetSmart in Falls Church, Virginia. 🕙 Daily visiting hours are Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m.🎣💕🏡 😻 Profiles + info at lostdogrescue.org/adopt/avai… 🌟 This is the perfect week to adopt! Through October 25, @PetSmartChariTs provides 𝟮𝘅 the support to participating adoption partners like Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, allowing us to provide medical care, good nutrition, and second chances for dogs & cats like Briar, Brad, and Buttercup on their way to loving homes like yours❣️🏡 #adoptdontshop #orangetabby #kittensforadoption #rescuedkitten #rescuedcat
18
37
461
💫 With tail wags and bouncy butt wiggles that defy gravity, Sir Isaac Newton greets people and friendly dogs with enthusiastic magnetism. Bright-eyed and curious since the moment he arrived, Sir Isaac Newton is a happy guy no matter the situation.🥰 🍎 One smart apple, Sir Isaac shows off his ‘sit’ skill with ease. With expressive ears that work independently, this friendly and affectionate 1️⃣-year-old boy enjoys sniffy walks, belly rubs, and — mostly — your love.🐾💕😊 If you are ready to fall head over heels for an energetic pup, Sir Isaac Newton may be your match. Make a date to visit him and his adoptable pals at an adoption event this weekend. Check the website at lostdogrescue.org/event-list… — attendees will be released at the end of the week.📍 🐶 Can’t wait? Ask about Sir Isaac Newton through his profile at lostdogrescue.org/animal/sir… 🌟 There's no better time to adopt! Between October 19–25, @PetSmartChariTs provides 𝟮𝘅 the support to participating adoption partners like Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, allowing us to provide medical care, good nutrition, and second chances for cats & dogs like Sir Isaac Newton on their way to a loving home like yours❣️🏡 #adoptdontshop #dogsforadoption #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #nationaladoptionweek #adoptjoy #terriermix
2
13
27
497
❝I’m all ears for you!❞ Heart-stealer Brownie Point brightens every room with his attentiveness, affection, and jaunty little trot. At 2 years old, this tricolor Chihuahua mix knows how to find the cozy lap of his favorite people and makes a gentle and loving companion.💕 Bring Brownie Point home to keep your lap toasty during the chill and your heart forever warm.😊❤️‍🔥 Make a plan to meet this petite charmer at an adoption event this weekend! ➡️ lostdogrescue.org/event-list… Can’t wait? Ask about Brownie Point through the link in his bio at lostdogrescue.org/animal/bro… 🌟 There's no better time to adopt! Between October 19–25, PetSmart Charities provides 𝟮𝘅 the support to participating adoption partners, helping Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation continue to provide lifesaving care, safe spaces, and second chances for dogs like Brownie Point as they blossom, build confidence, and find loving homes❣️🏡 #adoptdontshop #Chihuahuamix #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #perky #nationaladoptionweek #adoptjoy
2
21
32
516
🚨 ATTENTION, everyone: RED is READY for his forever home❣️ As the third brother to Willie & Houdini, Red is nothing short of special—and he has come such a long way in less than three weeks with LDCRF! Red can be a little shy when experiencing new things, but with patience and kindness, his affectionate, happy personality quickly shines through. When it comes to other dogs? He’s a TOTAL social butterfly! Red is playful, energetic, and thrives around canine friends. Having a confident dog sibling in his new home would be a wonderful bonus to help him continue building confidence! ❤️ After a rough start to life, Red is still learning that the world isn’t a scary place, and he needs an adopter willing to let him go at his own pace while celebrating every little victory. In return, you’ll get to watch this handsome boy blossom and discover just how wonderful life can be. 🥹 ✨This National Adoption Week, could you be the one to give Red the loving home he deserves? 💌 Email dogs@lostdogrescue.org for how you can meet this sweet boy!
2
19
35
493
👀💎 SNEAK PEEK! The Jewels Pups are ready to sparkle! ✨ These are just SOME of the cuties heading to our Subaru Loves Pets Special Adoption Event this Saturday! Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups and you might just leave with your newest family member.🥰 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Beyer Subaru | Alexandria, VA ✨ More attending pups will be announced later this week, so stay tuned! 🔗 Check out the event page for more info and attending pups: lostdogrescue.org/event/beye…
1
27
46
544
A little shy, a lot sweet, and ready to find his people — meet Willie! 💙 Willie is a 2-year-old, 50 lb Terrier mix who is learning that the world isn’t such a scary place after all! He can be shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience and time, he opens up and show his sweet side. He’s also dog-friendly and loves running around with his canine pals, especially reuniting with his brothers, Houdini & Red! 🥹 Willie is looking for a patient, loving home that will give him the extra TLC he needs to keep blossoming. Could that be you? 🤩 ✨It’s National Adoption Week in partnership with PetSmart Charities! Help us celebrate by opening your heart and home to a deserving pup like Willie. 💌 Email dogs@lostdogrescue.org to learn more about how to meet Willie!
6
33
67
882
After traveling all the way from South Carolina, Scrappy has had a rough go of it. But now he is looking for a place he can call home and a family who loves him deeply. 💙 Scrappy is sweet and a little shy, but once he warms up he is loving and affectionate. Could you be that lap that Scrappy curls into at the end of the day? Learn more about Scrappy by reaching out to dogs@lostdogrescue.org. lostdogrescue.org/animal/scr… #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptJoy
1
23
46
587
There’s no trickery ✨ involved when it comes to this Houdini – he is an outgoing and friendly boy who is not afraid to show it! He loves to get attention from his people to earn some pets and show off his impressive beard. 🤔 Houdini is a great fit for an active family who can help him continue to shine and practice even more special tricks. 👉 Want to meet the icon yourself? Send us a note to dogs@lostdogrescue.org to learn more! #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptJoy
2
15
36
731
🌟 Make a plan to meet the new arrivals at our Cat Condos inside the 7 Corners PetSmart in Falls Church, Virginia to kick off PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week. 🐈🐈‍⬛ ✨ There's no better time to adopt! Your adoption during #nationaladoptionweek means PetSmart Charities provides 𝟮𝘅 the support to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, helping us provide lifesaving medical care, safe spaces, and second chances for orphaned pets as they blossom and build confidence on their path to loving homes. 💕🏡 🌱 𝐓𝗵𝘆𝗺𝗲. An energetic & spirited 5️⃣-month-old brown tabby, Thyme prioritizes playtime over cuddles. Joyful!  👑 𝓜𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶t𝗮. Regal & elegant, 1️⃣-year-old black beauty carries herself with quiet confidence. Curious, dignified, and approachable. Loves a good pet sesh. 🧋𝓕𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲. A bright & energetic 6️⃣-month-old black & white darling. The kittens would be so happy in a loving home with a littermate, playful cat, or cat-friendly dog.🐈🐈‍⬛🏡🐾 While you can watch them through the windows during regular PetSmart store hours, cats are available for in-person play, snuggles, and adoption during visiting hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m.🕙🎣💕🏡 Learn more about all the cats & kittens you can meet in person ➡️ lostdogrescue.org/adopt/avai… See ALL our cats & kittens available for adoption ➡️ lostdogrescue.org/adopt/avai… #adoptdontshop #torbie #tuxedo #browntabby #adoptkittens #littermates #blackandwhitecat #catsforadoption #rescuekitten #adoptlocal
2
19
35
647
❝Sweetest boy! 💕 Snuggle Bug! 🧸 Opie is a dream!❞  The volunteers are gushing over this very good boy. A social lab mix, Opie is oh-so happy to meet you, join you on a sniffy, weavy walk, trot along on an adventure, and snuggle up for a nap by your side. At 1 year and 9 months old, he owns his enthusiastic puppy-like innocence.✨ You can meet Opie at one of our weekend adoption events. Can’t wait? Ask about this sweet boy through his profile at lostdogrescue.org/animal/opi… #adoptdontshop #blacklabmix #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoplocal #rescuedog #fosterdog
1
30
57
683
Small but mighty - meet RUSS! 🐶 At 5 years old and just 15 pounds, Russ doesn't let anything stand in his way! 🌳 A stroll through the park? He's there! 💤 Cozying up on the couch with you? Count him in! 🐕 Playing with new dogs and people? Russ is ready! Russ is truly a dog that can do it all. Will you be his forever companion to do life with? Meet him at one of our adoption events this weekend! 📍7 Corners PetSmart, Falls Church, VA 🕐 12-2 pm 🔗ow.ly/3fN050ZYzLv
1
17
42
548
Looking forward to meeting your new best friend this weekend? 🌟 We have plenty of pups ready to put their best paws forward! 🐾 LOU 🐶 is a 1 year old Border Collie mix. He is still young with a LOT of energy, so he'd love a family that's looking for an active outdoors companions! He's very affectionate, good at basic commands and is a very quick learner! MALLARD 🐕 is a 1 year old hound mix. He can be a little shy at first but warms up quickly once he meets his people (and can easily be won over with a treat)! Mallard would also enjoy an active household, ideally with a yard. DIXIE 🦮 is a 2 year old hound mix and has brought a very calm demeanor to LDCRF. She's happy, calm, and is generally down for anything, whether it be an adventure or just lounging around! Meet Lou, Mallard, and Dixie tomorrow! 📍Fair Lakes, VA 🕐 1-3 pm 🔗 ow.ly/7nOa50ZYi9U
1
15
25
416