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Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

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Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

WTAR rescues pets from the South in danger of being euthanized & transports to VA to find homes! There simply are not enough people to adopt.
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The Mission: Saving Lives
Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (WTAR) focuses efforts on rescuing high-risk animals from euthanasia, neglect, and abuse. These animals primarily come from Mississippi, where young animals are euthanized by the hundreds each and every day due to overpopulation. Lack of spay-neuter laws and large sections of rural land allow for free-roaming animals to reproduce, leading to a surp

lus of neglected, homeless, and starving puppies and kittens. These animals are then found and brought to local animal shelters, which simply cannot provide the care or homes these pets need in order to survive. Ultimately, they get euthanized for space or for illnesses contracted at the shelter. We rescue these animals by operating a life-saving transport, foster, and adoption program. WTAR finds the pets who need us the most by employing a full-time transport coordinator on the ground in Mississippi (WTAR South), with the goal of working directly with these shelters and communities to be a resource when they cannot accept any more animals or find enough homes. These transports operate weekly, relieving the shelters and communities from overcrowding and needless euthanasia. Redirecting the intake of young, at-risk animals from the shelter to WTAR allows additional time and resources to be spent on the older, less adoptable residents of the shelter that would otherwise be euthanized for space. Rescued animals are then scheduled and placed on emergency transport with WTAR to Northern Virginia. Upon arrival, they undergo an extensive veterinary intake evaluation and then are placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes through private Meet & Greets.

06/25/2026

🇺🇸🐾 MEET & GREETS ARE OPEN! 🐾🇺🇸

This transport is bringing all the red, white, and WOOF! ❤️🤍💙

Our newest all-American pups are officially ready to start meeting potential adopters! Whether you’re looking for a backyard BBQ buddy, a future hiking partner, or a professional couch cuddler for long weekends, these little patriots are ready to declare independence from rescue life and find their forever homes!

🎆 How It Works:
🐾 Submit an adoption application- https://www.wtarescue.com/adoption-process-2
🐾 Complete a meet & greet request- https://www.wtarescue.com/meet-and-greets
🐾 Get connected with a foster
🐾 Fall completely in love

🚨 Important:
Meet and greet spots fill quickly! Once a puppy reaches their meet & greet limit, they will no longer be available for additional requests.

These puppies are ready to trade fireworks for forever families, parades for playtime, and temporary foster homes for a place to call their own.

So grab your lemonade, fire up the grill, and come meet your newest family member!

❤️🤍💙 Adopt. Love. Celebrate.

06/21/2026

Puppy breath and kitten biscuits, is there a better way to spend a morning? Help us welcome all the new adorable animals that arrived this morning!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered to foster these precious babies!

•The animals coming on this transport will NOT be available for adoption until Thursday morning when they are listed on our website. You will have to submit a meet and greet request AND adoption application if you are interested in adopting one of these animals. If an animal you see here is not listed on Thursday morning, it means their foster is adopting them and they are not available. Comment, “TRANSPORT” for more information! •

06/18/2026

⚽🏆 MEET & GREETS ARE OPEN! 🏆⚽

The world’s biggest sporting event may only come around every four years, but your chance to score a new best friend is happening RIGHT NOW! 🐾

Our newest team of future MVPs is officially ready to start meeting potential adopters! Whether you’re looking for a cuddle champion, a zoomie superstar, or an all-around fan favorite, this roster is packed with talent.

⚽ How to Get in the Game:
• Submit an adoption application - https://www.wtarescue.com/adoption-process-2
• Complete a meet & greet request
• Get connected with a foster
• Fall hopelessly in love

🚨 Important:
Meet and greet spots fill quickly! Once a puppy reaches their meet & greet limit, they will no longer be available for additional requests.

From game-winning goals to dramatic flops on the living room floor, these pups are ready to bring all the excitement, teamwork, and championship-level snuggles to their forever homes. 🥇🐶

So lace up your cleats, grab your jersey, and get ready to meet your newest teammate!

Comment, "GOAL" for more information

06/17/2026

🚨🐾 ADOPTION DAY IS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH! 🐾🚨

The countdown is on and some seriously adorable faces are ready to find their forever homes! 💛

From playful puppies to cuddle experts, we have amazing dogs and cats looking for families this weekend. Whether you’re searching for a hiking buddy, couch companion, adventure partner, or professional napper, your perfect match may be waiting for you!

📍 PetSmart (8204 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182)
📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ Doors open at 9 AM!

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Adoptions are handled on a first come, first serve basis. If there is a particular animal you’re interested in, we highly recommend arriving early.

Please make sure you have an adoption application on file before the event.

🐾 What to Expect:
• Meet adoptable dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens
• Speak with fosters and volunteers
• Learn about each animal’s personality and needs
• Same-day adoptions for approved adopters
• An overwhelming desire to take every animal home

💛 Every adoption saves a life and makes room for us to rescue another animal in need.

Tag a friend who’s been talking about getting a new best friend! We can’t wait to see you there!

Comment, "PUBLIC" for more information!

06/16/2026

🆘🐾EMERGENCY FOSTERS NEEDED!!! 🆘🐾

No plans for the 4th of July and want a buddy? ❤️🤍💙

We need LOTS more puppy fosters to save everyone on our list this week! We need your help so no one gets left behind!

🐾Foster period starts SUNDAY June 21st & ends July 11th

🐾You provide a temporary home, we provide all supplies!

🌟 Comment, “FOSTER” for more info!🌟

06/14/2026

The new fosters are on their way!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered to foster these precious babies!

•The animals coming on this transport will NOT be available for adoption until Thursday morning when they are listed on our website. You will have to submit a meet and greet request AND adoption application if you are interested in adopting one of these animals. If an animal you see here is not listed on Thursday morning, it means their foster is adopting them and they are not available.

Comment, “TRANSPORT” for more information! •

06/10/2026

🚨🐾 ADOPTION DAY IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH!!! 🐾🚨

From tiny chaos gremlins to cuddle professionals, we have so many incredible dogs and puppies looking for families this weekend ✨

📍 PetSmart in Tysons Corner ( 8204 Leesburg Pike
McLean, VA 22182)
📅 Saturday, June 13th
⏰ Staff will be there as early as 8:45 AM to get your name on the list!

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Adoptions are handled on a first come, first serve basis during the event, and some animals may receive a LOT of interest. If there’s someone you have your eye on, we highly recommend arriving early! Please make sure you have an adoption application on file to get your name on the board.

🐶 What to expect:
• Meet adoptable dogs and puppies in person
• Talk with volunteers and foster families
• Learn about our adoption process
• Same-day adoptions for approved adopters
• Lots of tail wags, zoomies, and emotional damage because you’ll want to take everyone home

✨ Whether you’re looking for an adventure buddy, couch potato, tiny shadow, or certified cuddle bug, your perfect match might be waiting for you this Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who fosters, adopts, volunteers, donates, and supports rescue. Every single adoption changes a life ❤️🐶

Comment, "PUBLIC" for more information!

06/09/2026

🆘🐾Short-Term fosters needed!!! 🆘🐾
No plans for the 4th of July and want a buddy? ❤️🤍💙
We still need just a few more puppy fosters to save everyone on our list this week! We need your help so no one gets left behind!
🐾Foster period starts SUNDAY June 14th & ends July 11th
🐾You provide a loving home, we provide all supplies!
🌟 Comment, “FOSTER” for more info!🌟

06/05/2026

✨ Meet Your New Best Fur-iend! ✨
We have so many adorable cats and kittens ready to find their forever homes! Whether you’re looking for a playful kitten or a laid back lap cat, a bonded pair or a solitary shorthair, we’ve got the purr-fect match waiting for you.

Just make sure you:
1️⃣ Complete an Adoption Application
2️⃣ Fill out a Meet & Greet Request Form to schedule your visit.

📲 Want more details on these cool cats?
Comment “MEOW” for more info!

06/04/2026

🏕️🌲 MEET & GREETS ARE OPEN! 🌲🏕️

Adventure is calling… and it comes with four paws! 🐾

Our newest crew is bringing all the camping vibes: campfires, hiking trails, mountain views, starry nights, and plenty of outdoor fun. Whether you’re looking for a future hiking partner, campsite cuddle buddy, or someone to join you on all of life’s adventures, this group is ready to hit the trail to their forever homes.

💚 How to Meet Them:
• Submit an adoption application (https://www.wtarescue.com/adoption-process-2)
• Complete a meet & greet request ( https://wtarescue.typeform.com/to/NFiTgz?typeform-source=www.wtarescue.com)
• Get connected with a foster
• Fall completely in love

⚠️ Meet and greet spots fill quickly! Once a puppy reaches their meet & greet limit, they will no longer be available for additional requests.

Adoption date would be June 20th!

So grab your backpack, lace up your boots, and get ready to meet your newest adventure buddy. The great outdoors is even better with a rescue dog by your side. 🏕️🐾✨

Comment, "CAMP" for more information!

Address

8300 Merrifield Avenue, STE C
Merrifield, VA
22031

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17036382531

Website

http://www.wtarescue.com/

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