Fort Belvoir, VA
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Justice for Paws Animal Rescue is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Established in 2022, the organization rescues homeless, neglected, and abandoned cats and dogs from rural dumping grounds and overcrowded shelters, primarily in South Texas, and transports them to safety. Through dedicated foster networks in the DMV, they provide medical care, spay/neuter services, and loving adoptive placement.
Justice for PAWS Animal Rescue Inc has adoption fees starting from $125.
Cat adoption fees: $200 for kittens 0–6 months ($325 for a kitten pair), $150 for cats 6 months–7 years, and $125 for senior cats 8 years and above. Fees include age-appropriate vaccines, monthly preventatives, and spay/neuter.
Adopters must be at least 18 years old and capable of providing a safe, indoor, temperature-controlled environment, love, and adequate food and water.
1. Submit an adoption application for a specific cat or general application. 2. Complete an interview with the adoptions team. 3. Participate in an in-person meet and greet with the foster caregiver (or foster-to-adopt trial if the animal is arriving from out of area). 4. Finalize adoption by signing the agreement, paying the fee, and arranging pickup.
Cat adoption fees are $200 for kittens 0–6 months ($325 for a kitten pair), $150 for adult cats between 6 months and 7 years old, and $125 for senior cats aged 8 years and older. Fees cover age-appropriate vaccines, preventatives, and spay/neuter.
Adopters must be at least 18 years old and able to provide a safe, indoor, temperature-controlled home with love, proper food, and water. Traditional barriers such as owning a home or backyard are not required.
Most animals in their care originate from South Texas shelters or rural dumping grounds facing high euthanasia rates and harsh weather, and are transported to the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Yes. If an animal is located outside the DMV, Justice for Paws offers a foster-to-adopt option that allows an adopter to foster the pet for a week once transported to ensure a good match.
Owners seeking to rehome an animal must submit the online owner surrender form. Justice for Paws evaluates the animal, ensures an appropriate foster home is committed, and transfers the animal into care once foster placement is secured.
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