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 OPEN   Email Us
Virginia Janet Sampson 703.926.9842 Email Janet
West Virginia OPEN   Email Us
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: Bullet
ID: 6128
Location: VA
Sex: Male
Age: 3 yrs
Bullet is a 3 yo ridged, purebred. He is an engaging, sweet dog. He was surrendered to our rescue because the adults in the home did not have the time to give him what he needed in terms of exercise and attention. He has a high prey drive. Bullet is very reactive to the sounds of thunder, fireworks and firearms/artillery and will run and shake when he hears it; he has tried to break out of a c...(more)
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