Ray’s Pet
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Adopt or rehome a pet in Washington, DC

Ray’s Pet is DC’s local adoption board. Browse pets from area rescues and neighbors, or find your pet a caring new home nearby. Always free.

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Rehome a pet or adopt one near you

Need to rehome your pet? Moving, a new baby, allergies or a change in circumstances can mean you can no longer keep a pet you love. On Ray’s Pet you can rehome your dog, cat, rabbit or bird for free: create a listing, read applications from people near you, and choose the new family yourself. Not sure where to start? Read our step-by-step guide to rehoming a pet.

Looking to adopt? Browse dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets for adoption, listed by the people who know them best: their owners. Search by type, age, size and location, read about each pet’s personality and routine, and apply to adopt in a few minutes.

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Dogs, cats, rabbits and more, all in the DC area

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Cyra, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
New this week

Cyra

Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat)

6 mo · Female · Medium

    Partner rescue

    Clio, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
    New this week

    Clio

    Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

    6 mo · Female · Medium

      Partner rescue

      Cate, a Domestic Long Hair / Mixed (long coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
      New this week

      Cate

      Domestic Long Hair / Mixed (long coat)

      6 mo · Female · Medium

        Partner rescue

        Cassie, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
        New this week

        Cassie

        Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

        6 mo · Female · Medium

          Partner rescue

          Clifford, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
          New this week

          Clifford

          Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

          6 mo · Male · Medium

            Partner rescue

            Menace, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) cat for adoption in Washington, DC
            New this week

            Menace

            Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

            6 mo · Male · Medium

              Partner rescue

              How it works

              🏡 Adopting

              Browse DC-area pets, apply in a few minutes, and meet them in person. When a rescue lists a pet, your application goes straight to the rescue.

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              💌 Rehoming

              List your pet for free, review applications, and choose the family yourself. Our step-by-step guide helps you do it safely.

              List a pet Read the rehoming guide

              🐾 For rescues

              Too busy to post? Send us your adoptable pets and we’ll list them for you, free, linked to your own application, and remove them when they’re adopted.

              Send us your pets

              Built for DC’s volunteer rescues

              I’m Raynor, a DC resident. I built Ray’s Pet to help local rescues reach more adopters, without adding to your workload. I’ll post your pets for you, free. Your adoption process stays exactly the same.

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              Can’t keep your pet?

              Moving, a new baby or a change in housing? Find your pet a loving home in DC.

              Rehome your pet