National Capital Region
Dogs Available for Adoption
Open List Contact a Rescue Coordinator
Area Rescue Coordinator Telephone Email 
District of Columbia Janet Sampson 703.926.9842 Email Janet
Maryland Tricia Tripp 301.332.4484 Email Tricia
Bonnie Louden 410.799.1273 Email Bonnie
Virginia Janet Sampson 703.926.9842 Email Janet
West Virginia Bonnie Louden 410.799.1273 Email Bonnie
Regional Coordinator OPEN   Email Us

HELP WANTED!!! We are seeking volunteers throughout the National Capital Region - Washington, DC; Maryland; Virgina; and West Virginia. Knowledge of the breed is essential, and good communication skills are necessary. Help is needed to evaluate dogs, arrange fostering and veterinary care, evaluate adoption applicants, and match applicants with suitable dogs. There is an extensive support system in place, throughout the USA and Canada. It is not necessary for you to take dogs into your home, but you certainly can if you are able and willing to do so. On-the-job training will be provided. If you are interested in this truly rewarding volunteer position that shows a true love for the breed, please contact your area's rescue coordinator (listed above).

To learn about events and activities for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and their owners in the U.S. National Capital area, please visit the homepage of Chesapeake Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club ("CBARRC").
Name: Mocha
ID: 6067
Location: VA
Sex: Female
Age: 3 yrs
Mocha is a sweet, but shy 3 year old spayed female. She came into Rescue with her littermate and her littermate's daughter. They lived outside, so she did not grow up with training or much socialization. She is settling in very well to inside life at her foster home. She is working on crate training and house training. She walks well on leash with a harness and has even learned how to go up and do...(more)
Name: Princess
ID: 6066
Location: MD
Sex: Female
Age: 3 yrs
Princess is a gorgeous light colored 3 year old spayed female. She was surrendered with her littermate and one of her offspring. She lived outside, so she has not had much training or socialization. She is a very sweet girl, but super shy when meeting new people, is exposed to loud noises (including yelling), or wild, fast movements near her. She will run away or hide at first, but she will eventu...(more)
Name: Molly (Serena)
ID: 6006
Location: MD
Sex: Female
Age: 4 yrs
Serena was found as a stray with another female Ridgeback. The shelter turned both girls over to Rescue. Our best guess is that she’s between 4 – 6 years old and had been bred previously. She is a smaller female and is now spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and ready to find a new home. Serena is very sweet and likes to cuddle, but on her terms. She is not comfortable with quick movements or ...(more)
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