Operation Paws for Homes

We adopted the sweetest pup from Operation Paws for Homes and it was an amazing process. From the application, to the initial contact by my adoption coordinator, to the visit, to the final adoption, everything was so well organized and communicated. It was such a personal experience, made possible by the best volunteers. We’ve had our sweet girl a few weeks now and she’s the perfect fit for our home. We’re so thankful for the work this organization does to help bring rescues into their forever homes.

I adopted a wonderful pup from OPH 9 years ago. Scout has been a great addition to our household.
OPH works hard to assist dogs and cats who are looking for loving homes and adopters who are looking for pets. They range far and wide to identify needy animals.

The process is simple, though they do vet the adopters.

Thanks you OPH for our wonderful Scout.

We had a great experience with OPH! They are very dedicated and highly organized. We reached out during our first few days with Piper and received so much support from everyone at OPH. Piper is such a great dog. I would recommend this group to anyone looking to adopt!

I've been actively involved with Operation Paws for Homes as a foster and adopter for several years now. OPH stands out as an exceptional organization to be part of. Having volunteered for various animal rescues in the past, I can truly attest to the unwavering dedication of OPH to its mission of aiding animals in need. Their unwavering support for their fosters, adopters, and volunteers sets them apart. I am genuinely passionate about OPH and would wholeheartedly encourage anyone seeking to adopt or foster with an animal rescue in the DC/MD/VA/PA area to consider OPH.

We adopted two puppies from OPH in 2017. The rescue was very thorough when it came to vetting us and determining that we could offer a good home to our adopted puppies. The puppies were born in a foster home and well cared for from birth so we knew they would be healthy. OPH offered support when we had questions or problems. These two are very healthy and happy and we hope they live long lives! If we are in a position to adopt another dog in the future we would definitely look to OPH.

Great, great adoption experience with OPH. I appreciate the vetting process and questions they asked me for fit. They know their foster pups really well. My pup has behaved exactly as disclosed after discussing predilections for barking and energy level with the volunteer coordinator and foster (I did not get full disclosure with another rescue/foster).

I can't say enough good things about OPH! From the moment I submitted my application to adopt, until my actual adoption, the communication from them was beyond what I experienced from other rescues. They are forthcoming with all the good and quirks of the pet you're inquiring about. I adopted a very broken and very high anxiety dog that was surrendered by a breeder at 7 years old, who had never had human touch, or been outside a cage. He has come a long ways in the month I've had him. If I can make a suggestion...not every dog that comes from rescues is a "lap dog". There are many, like mine, that take a lot of patience and time. I know there's a sweet dog inside that shell, and you have to chip away slowly. Said that to say, those are the ones that need you most and the reward at the end, is one of the best dogs you will ever have. Please consider giving those broken animals a chance. They've never had a real life, until you say yes. Thank you OPH for giving me that opportunity and for all the work you do to place these animals in loving caring homes.

We adopted our WONDERFUL ChaCha from this excellent group. They were professional from start to finish, providing excellent information to us about her. She was with a kind and loving foster mom who took great care of her and even had her started on potty training before we got her. We can't say enough about the fabulous work that they do for this animals. Truly an excellent way to find your forever family member. Adoption is the way to go!! Paul and Lisa Welch

We adopted our dog Murphy (formerly "Michelle") a couple of weeks ago from Operation Paws for Homes. The process went very smoothly. The adoption coordinator, Lee, got in touch with me within a couple of days of my applying, and from the interview I could tell how much she cares about dogs. The interview lasted about 45 minutes. When the dog we originally were interested in was adopted while we were still on the phone (what are the odds!), Lee helped me look for another dog, and immediately contacted the foster mom, Dolores, to get information about Murphy, the adorable pup we did adopt. When I asked for Murphy's medical records, Dolores sent them to me right away so that I could send them to our vet in advance of Murphy's appointment. It was clear when we picked Murphy up that she had been very well cared for in the foster home with Dolores and the other dogs (we had our first vet appt with Murphy today and our vet kept talking about what good shape Murphy was in). Dolores made sure to give us detailed information about Murphy's background (e.g., she has some food aggression issues, which was very important to know since we have another dog with similar issues). I appreciated this, as the other rescues where we had adopted our other dogs from neglected to inform us of certain behavioral issues prior to our adopting those dogs, and had we known about those things in advance we would have been better prepared once we brought them home. Compared to other rescues, the adoption fee was very reasonable, especially considering Murphy had already been spayed and received her vaccines. We've also exchanged follow up emails with Operation Paws for Homes staff and Murphy's foster mom since Murphy became a member of our family, which tells me that everyone involved with Operation Paws for Homes truly cares about the furbabies they are saving.

OPH was absolutely amazing to work with!! The foster who cared for my puppy’s litter did SUCH a great job keeping them healthy and comfortable. When I picked up my puppy, I was given great resources for training as well. I hope to work with this rescue again in the future!

We found our sweet rescue pup through Operation Paws for Homes. It was love at first site for our entire family. We inquired and applied for adoption on a Friday afternoon unsure if he was still available or pending an adoption. Saturday afternoon our references were contacted and I had a phone interview that evening to finalize the Approval application. We were approved and our pup was available for adoption! Sunday morning we were driving him home. Everyone we spoke with via email, txt, and phone were super kind, professional and made sure we were prepared for adopting our pet. Our son named our puppy Phoenix. I would recommend OPH to anyone who is looking to adopt a pet. I was truly amazed at how smoothly the entire process was considering the different channels we went through during each step of the adoption process. Great communication from everyone involved. Phoenix has been a wonderful addition to our family.

We had a great experience adopting from Operation Paws for Homes. At first, response was slow, but once I learned more about how all the animals are rescued from other states, matched with fosters, and that there is no shelter for them, it made sense.

The application process was very thorough, which was great because it helped ensure the right match for us and our adopted dog. It is clear that OPH wants all their rescues to find successful FUR-ever homes.

We also did a phone interivew and the OPH volunteer answered all of our questions. OPH also sent several helpful links to get us prepared for adopting and bringing a new dog into our home.

Finally, we met our dog with his foster and she spent a lot of time with us to answer final questions, give us all the proper documentation, and make sure that we were comfortable taking him home.

After adoption, OPH followed up to check in and was very helpful when we had questions. I HIGHLY recommend this wonderful organization!

We love OPH! We recently adopted our first dog from them and can not say enough good things about our experience. Frank helped us through the whole process and was very friendly and responsive. Everyone we spoke to was professional, transparent, and helpful. Before OPH, we tried to get connected with a few other rescue organizations in the NOVA area and OPH was just superior in every aspect. The foster system is great and we really appreciated being able to chat with the foster and get all the information needed to know if a dog would be a good fit. We highly, highly recommend OPH and are so grateful they brought us our sweet boy!

We adopted our new furbaby through Operation paws for homes rescue, and had an exceptional experience. I can not say enough good things about this organization and the work they do. Not to mention the helpful and friendly volunteers that are there every step of your process and after.

I had such an amazing experience with adopting my new dog. They wanted to make sure that you and your dog would be a great match. I was originally looking at some puppies but then I feel in love with their momma instead. 3hr drive to pick her up felt like 10 minutes b/c she was so worth it. I have a cat named Levi that she gets along great with, but I was informed that I had a 2wk trial period to make sure they could be happy living together.

A friend referred us to OPH. I'd never been on their website before. The information about the dogs is much better than it usually is at rescues. (Also, it's fun and cheerful). We could really get the information we needed to assess which dog might fit us best. We were assigned a wonderful volunteer, who alerted us to opportunities and gave us more information about the dogs we asked after. Once we chose, we could meet our new dog quickly. The foster family told us about their week with her. We got all the vet records. The dog we have is very sweet, and we've got offers from them for more training help.

OPH is a wonderful rescue organization with top-notch people! OPH made my first adoption experience a breeze. They're so well organized and have a very streamlined process, from the initial form I had to fill out, to reference checks, and conversations with me prior to approval. I especially appreciated their responsiveness on email, the variety of online resources they provide, and the amazing foster parents they have. I am forever grateful for the amazing work they do to save and rehome animals!

We adopted Oliver from OPH and had a great experience. His foster mom gave us a lot of information about him to ensure we would be a good fit. She sent us a video of him playing so we could see him in action. On adoption day, she met us with a fenced in area so we could interact with Oliver before taking him. She gave us so many resources and even a bag of food and toys to help his transition into our home. OPH has continued to reach out to us asking if we need anything and providing us with links to resources. They even provide a free training session included in the adoption fee. We highly recommend adopting from OPH!

I cannot say enough about the kindness, consideration, professionalism, compassion and dedication of the adoption staff and foster caretakers at OPH. They were so careful and considerate in determining what puppy would meet our needs and would be most happy in our care. They matched us with our perfect puppy!
We are an older couple with young grandchildren and other children that visit often. We also have lots of family and friends with dogs. It was very important to us that we have a puppy that would be gentle, affectionate and get along with other dogs. Lena is sweet and calm, playful and smart.
It is clear to us that the foster caretaker loved and cared for Lena as though she was a puppy she would keep forever. Lena was already well on her way to being house trained. She already knew "sit" and is very alert and attentive to commands (although she doesn't always listen (she is a puppy after all!) The love and security she received prepared her very well for training and learning. She adjusted quickly and easily to a new home and environment.
We could not have asked for a better adoption experience!

Adopted Frosty the Snowman now known as FLUFF a Pomeranian mix a great fury friend and the folks at OPH are great if looking for a fury friend please try OPHRESCUE.ORG

Thank you so much for bringing Kadie to us. I fell in love with her, as soon as I saw her photo. Formerly known as Frackle, She blended into our family quickly, and has brought us such joy, in just one week's time. She has (grey)hound in her, as is apparent by her running. She doesn't really run, she flies through the air! I've taken her on two 1-mile runs so far, and am looking forward to trying to keep up with her on longer runs. She hasn't barked yet, but she smiles a lot, and loves to cuddle with us. She's having a serious conversation with Mike below, in our kitchen! :)

We are grateful to Robin for taking great care of her, before we were able to adopt her. Thank you!!

SnowFall (Snow) had a difficult time from his rescue in Tennessee to his forever home with us in Kensington, Maryland. We were alerted to his availability by a volunteer we know at OPH. From the moment we saw this 96 pound Great Pyrenees we knew we wanted to adopt him. As soon as we contacted OPH they sprang into action, helping us fill out the adoption application and keeping us informed every step of the way. Everybody we worked with was so nice, extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and moved the process along very quickly and efficiently. They taught us about the breed, helped with his history, and made sure we were a good match. After we took Snow home they followed up to make sure all our questions were answered. I cannot say enough good things about the entire organization.

OPH rescue is such a wonderful organization and my husband and I had a great experience adopting from them. We first applied for one dog that we really wanted, but the adoption team quickly got back with us and let us know that she had to have a fenced yard (which we don’t have) and they even recommended certain dogs that they thought would be a great fit for us. We were disappointed but it ended up working out so well! For of the dogs they suggested we got on the waiting list to meet him, and as soon as we were first on the list they let us know! We were thrilled and went to meet Simon, and instantly fell in love. We are lucky to have come across OPH with their friendly and genuine volunteers and glad we did because Simon fits so well in our family! We love him so much and are so excited to be a part of the OPH family!

OPHRESCUE was fantastic from beginning until I picked him up from the foster family. They helped with every aspect of the adoption. Their knowledge and helpfulness gave me a new family member to love.

This was my husband's and my first time adopting a dog. We were extremely impressed with how thorough and supportive OPH was throughout the application, search, and adoption processes. It was evident that their priority is to ensure a successful and lasting adoption. Once we found the pup that we knew was meant for us OPH sent us a wealth of information on how to ease the transition process, both for us and the dog. They also followed up to make sure that we had scheduled a vet visit and had all the resources we needed. We couldn't be happier with the newest addition to our family!

I could not have imagined a more ideal dog adopting experience. Every member of the OPH community I have had the privilege of interacting with has been kind, caring, and thorough in their communication. OPH goes to great lengths to ensure that their rescue dogs get the best possible treatment while under their care and that adopters are prepared with the resources they need to provide the same in their forever homes. OPH representatives took the time to get to know me and, knowing their dogs so well, matched me with a dog I could not be happier with.

OPH was responsive, professional, and a partner throughout the process of adopting our new puppy. They checked our references, our vet, and once cleared, sent us plenty of pics to adopt from. The foster provided the background and medical records as requested. The adoption fee is small compared to all the work, time, and diligence they put in. Puppy was healthy and up to date on shots. These are good nature people all around.
Mari- Puppy Ollie’s mom.

We have been looking for a second dog to rescue for almost 2 years. I was so glad to stumble upon OPH. The entire experience with them was fantastic. They really care who is taking in their dogs. They make sure the dog and the family will be a good match for each other. The foster was amazing! We have also received a few personal emails from them since we brought our new baby home to check on everyone.

We had a year long search to find the right rescue to work with and eventually the right dog for our family. OPH was the right rescue! They gave me more educational material (videos and websites) than all the other rescues I worked with combined! The adoption counselor who conducted my phone interview was also the first one who I didn’t feel judged by. She listened to our family’s needs and desires and helped us find a dog who matched all our specifics.

We initially got approved to adopt a dog that turned out not to be the right fit for our family. But our adoption coordinator at OPH emailed us when she came across a dog that fit our family. And that led us to adopting Luna, who may be the sweetest and most loving dog we've had! Luna had heart worms so could not come home immediately, but the foster mom kept us informed on her progress, treatment, and sent lots of pictures. Also, OPH provides such great information and resources for adopting and transitioning a dog into a new home. They also follow-up after the adoption, which shows me how much they truly care about the lives (both dog and human) they rescue. We have been so impressed with every single aspect from the start!

We had such a wonderful experience adopting our dog Cooper from OPH back in November of 2019 that we just went back and adopted a little brother for him! I'm so happy that I found this wonderful group of people that truly care for animals. They made the process very easy and everyone was so great to work with. I love the fact that they will not let you bring a dog into your home that they think would not be a good fit with your family. They look out for everyone involved, especially the pets, which is a great thing. I totally recommend OPH if you're looking to add a fur-friend to your family!

OPH was extremely helpful in bringing us together with this precious pup! They worked tirelessly to make sure that we were a good fit for each other. They took great care in their screening and were very accommodating to our needs and wants as it pertains to finding the right pup. Katie, Jackie, and Barbara all played an instrumental role in this process. You can tell how much all of these volunteers and staff members love the dogs they work for. They are so caring, passionate, and dedicated to the cause. We couldn't ask for a better experience! On behalf of our new furry family member, we say thank you OPH!!!

I recently worked with Operation Paws for Homes to find a new canine family member. After months of research we decided to send applications to a few different rescues to get approved for adoption so when a dog came along that we liked we could meet her and adopt her quickly. I am shocked at how bad the communication was with all other shelters BESIDES Operation Paws for Homes (OPH). The staff at OPH is very responsive, detailed, and thoughtful. They are meticulous in the adoption process which is great as they ensure prospective adopters are going to be a good fit for their pets. After filling out an application we were approved within days, we were then able to schedule a visit with the foster family and our pup Lizzie.

Upon adoption we were provided detailed paperwork with our new dog's (Lizzie) medical records, a bag of food, and were educated on her daily routine, likes and dislikes, and commands. Our dog was a stray so she is going to require some training but she's a sweet dog and you can tell that OPH and the foster family took great care of her. I thought she would be aggressive, isolate, and passive but she is playful, socialized, and energetic. I would highly recommend OPH to anyone considering adoptions, I've already passed their contact information to a few friends.

Side note: I literally still have pending applications out with other rescues which I sent well over a month ago (MAMAS Shelter / Safe Haven Puppy Rescue is the worst). Go with a rescue that cares about the dogs and is responsive in getting them to the right home at the right pace

OPH is a top notch organization with top notch volunteers. They do amazing work. I couldn't be happier to have adopted from them.

After losing my 10 year old Cocker Spaniel to renal failure in February, I initially wanted to adopt another Cocker. The thought of adopting any other type of dog didn't even cross my mind. After searching the various Cocker rescue groups in the area, I didn't find a dog that I thought would fit in with my two, young cats. It was at that point, I decided the best course of action was to adopt a puppy.

Two of my neighbors volunteer for OPH and suggested that I complete an application...just to get the ball rolling. After I completed the application, I searched their website and saw the sweetest little boy ever. As luck would have it, I am now the proud mom of Avi; whose heritage is unknown.

Throughout the adoption process, I was extremely impressed by the level of communication and education provided by OPH. Of course they did a thorough check of me as a potential adoptor as well. They truly care about the welfare of their dogs.

The couple who fostered the litter of pups that Avi was a part of sent daily updates on their progress and tons of wonderful photos and videos; making sure to highlight each and every pup. I fell in love with my guy before I even met him.

I've had Avi for two weeks now, and the rescue is still in touch with me; making sure our transition is going well, checking to see if I need anything. They also sent out a coupon for a free training session with one of their training partners. This was truly unexpected and greatly appreciated.

If you are looking to add a dog or cat to your family, I would highly recommend working with OPH.

During a visit to a Strawberry Festival in Virginia, we saw a group of dogs at a vendor booth.
We had never heard of OPH (Operation Paws for Homes) but did stop to pet the dogs. One in particular grabbed our hearts.
My husband and I lost our beagle in January of this year and had not decided about getting another dog.
The beagle we had was a lost dog that my son found on the side of a road in West Virginia while fishing.
He started Graduate school and just could not take care of a dog. We were "empty-nesters" and had a 14 year old Lab at home.
We certainly helped out our son and began our love affair with our little friend.
Our Lab also fell in love but only lived another 5 months.
Our beagle helped to fill that loss.
This was our fist rescue.
Now back to the Strawberry Festival, we decided to take the paperwork and the card.
We thought we would apply and see how the whole process would go.
We were in Virginia for the festival and live in Pennsylvania.
OPH turned out to be an amazing organization. They responded quickly and always had the information we needed.
It was a great experience. And when we were approved and met the foster family of our little beagle, it sold us on OPH. She was so kind with her information and desire to help this precious dog.
After taking him home, our beagle has been so great. Everyone with OPH has made sure we are doing well and that the dog is doing well.
I will always return to OPH and will recommend them to anyone looking for an animal.
Sydney, our beagle, has won our hearts and is part of our family.
We are grateful to OPH for saving the life of this amazing dog. We feel he was saved for us.
Sincerely,
Bill and Susan A.

I applied to adopt a puppy through a different rescue organization. I received an email message saying that my application had been received, but was never contacted again. When I found a puppy that interested me on the Operation Paws for Homes website, I filled out an application and was contacted less than two days later even though it was a holiday weekend. From that point on, the process went very quickly, with frequent communications from the Operation Paws for Homes staff and the puppy's foster mom.
We ended up adopting the puppy that I had originally chosen when he was old enough to leave his mother and we are so thrilled to have him. Prior to him coming to our home, he had already been seen by the vet at least twice for his initial examinations, shots, medications and microchipping. All through the process, we received resources and advice about preparing for, caring for and training our new puppy. The people who work at Operation Paws for Homes have a lot of dog experience. If I ever need advice about my pup, they will be a great source of information.

We love OPH rescue. We have rescued two dogs through OPH. An older 7 year old King Cavalier Spaniel and now a 15 week old puppy mix. We love the network of foster homes OPH works with and the fact that we are saving dogs from kill shelters. Our little puppy was found in a garbage dump and nursed back to health. All the volunteers are stellar!! We are so blessed to have these dogs as a part of our family and we will continue to rescue dogs as long as we have the resources to give them a good home. We highly recommend OPH to all dog lovers and people committed to rescue.

For a few months I had been searching for a new dog after grieving the loss of my beloved dog of 16 years. I'd tried the local shelters, but in addition to there not being as much variety as I'd liked, it was tough not knowing the back story of many of those dogs. Through a simple online search I stumbled upon OPH, and was immediately impressed with them. Their website is so easy to use, and the stories accompanying each profile gives you incredible insight into the journeys these dogs have taken. Once I expressed my interest, their process was amazingly thorough and personalized. I was even given the option of trial adoption based on my dog's background, but we became convinced that our new addition is the perfect fit. Thank you OPH for handling my family, and our sweet boy Ronan, with such TLC. I am in awe of the selfless work that you and your volunteers do for the good of animals. Forever grateful! The Nyantehs

We recently adopted a beagle mix via OPH and are thrilled with our new family member and the ease of the process to bring her home. From start to finish, the folks at OPH were professional, helpful and friendly. The application process was very straightforward and all our questions were answered in a timely fashion. Our dog, Penelope Jane, now renamed Laylee, was in foster care via OPH and the family who took care of her couldn't have been nicer! It was obvious when we went to pick up our new family member, that her foster family really cared about her and treated her like family, too. We are grateful to OPH for all their hard work and efforts on behalf of animals, ensuring they find safe, comfortable furever homes with hoomans that will continue to care for them like the folks at OPH.

The Tylers
Peanut, Smokey, Bentley and Laylee

After my beloved dog died, I went on a search for another canine companion to share my home. I’m so glad I found OPH. From initial contact, the process was easy. My adoption coordinator found a dog who would be a great fit for our family and we had the support of two amazing fosters.

I would adopt from this group at any time. I’m so grateful for them and they opportunity they gave me and my new fur kid :)

I searched, for a long time, and applied to several rescues and shelters. It wasn't until I discovered OPH that my dream was finally realized. OPH has numerous breeds, ages, and sizes to choose from when you are considering adoption. All the representatives I communicated with were very professional and timely in their responses. OPH's concern with animal welfare is noticeable in their contract expectations and screening process. It was a pleasure working with them as well as the foster provider for my family's new pup. Thank you OPH!

I adopted an 8 week okd puppy and then 10 weeks later adopted a 16 week old puppy. Both adoption experiences were great, easy and thorough. Both fosters, Sheila Cole and Livia McCartney, are amazing women and gave Scout (aka Mustang Sally) and Willow (aka Parthenia) the best head start possible. This rescue agency is managed by my we'll and I have complete trust with them.
I am moving to West Virginia in the summer to a home with 20 acres of land. My dream is to offer a home to dogs in need. I'm excited about this and will work with OPH.

OPH has been amazing in every single way. After processing my application quickly, we talked on the phone for an hour talking about my past experiences, my current living situation, aspirations as a dog owner, and which dogs would be a good fit. They steered me towards Bilbo, and he was the perfect fit. They treat dogs with medical issues which is rare among rescues, and they helped me understand how to take care of a dog after heartworm treatment. They worked incredibly hard to help me find my dream dog and I couldn't be happier!

We adopted our furbaby, Selma Mae (formerly Nancy) from OPH four years ago and she has been the absolute best dog for us. She has the sweetest disposition and just naturally goes with the flow. We love her to pieces. From start to finish, the application and adoption process was easy and smooth with clear communication from OPH staff and her foster mom. When Selma tested positive for heartworms a year after adopting her, OPH was right there to aid in getting her treatment and taking care of the costs as we had her on preventatives the whole time. We now live in Kosovo and Selma is here with us too! When we rescued some abandoned puppies from our street, OPH stepped up and found fosters in the states for them. Now, these two Kosovo street pups have forever homes in the US with adoring owners thanks to OPH! I am inspired by the amazing work and dedication of the staff and volunteers at OPH and am considering fostering here in Kosovo to do my part to help the many, many homeless and needy dogs that deserve a chance for a better life. Thank you OPH for all you do!

Because of this amazing organization we added two beautiful, loving, dogs and at least one would have never added to our family without the intervention of OPH getting her the lifesaving medicine for her heartworm.

We love OPH because they helped us find our sweet lab mix Eevee! Everything from the application, to meeting her with her foster family, and completing the adoption process was so easy and they communicated every step in a clear and timely manner. It took us a while to find Eevee, cause puppies get adopted quick, but here we are 4 years later and couldn't be happier. I have recommended OPH to my friends that have expressed interest in adopting in the northern VA area.

I was very impressed with the comprehensive adoption process offered by Operation Paws for Homes when I applied to adopt my boy Trevor. The staff was thorough, compassionate, well-informed and extremely professional. The personal commitment these people have to pulling animals from high-intake shelters in order to foster them in their own homes to ensure they get the chance to have a fantastic life is unbelievable (and inspirational). I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Operation Paws for Homes. Top Notch, these people have great hearts.

Adopting through Operation Paws for Homes was a great experience for us! Our adoption application was processed very quickly, and everyone that we dealt with along the way was very pleasant and helpful. We were able to visit our pup, Thor before adopting him and it was obvious that his foster family was very loving and took great care of him. They gave us a lot of helpful advice and information, and even sent us home with some food, a collar, and some of Thor's favorite toys! Since the adoption, we have kept in touch with some members of the OPH community who are always very eager to receive updates and photos of Thor enjoying his new home. It is very obvious that all of the volunteers are passionate about what they do, and that they will do everything they can to keep these pups healthy and place them in safe homes. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a new dog to adopt through Operation Paws for Homes.

We've had the most wonderful experience with Operation Paws for Homes! I would highly recommend OPH to anyone in the mid-atlantic region looking for a fur-baby. We found them through petfinder and haven't looked back. Once we were approved through OPH we easily chose a pet online from https://ophrescue.org/dogs (a detailed listing of each dog currently fostered or in the process of being rescued, updated daily+) that matched what we were hoping for. We met our pup, Cosmo, who was being fostered less than an hour away. He had gotten sick after being rescued and the foster parents took amazing care of him. We had to wait a week before we could take him home due to his illness, but that gave us plenty of time to prepare our home for our new addition. Cosmo is a wonderful 8 month old black lab (mix?). He must have been owned before he became a stray (he was brought to a shelter in South Carolina at around 7 months old) because he is the most well behaved and easily trained puppy! We are so thankful that OPH saved him from harm and brought him home to us (with a quick stop at a wonderful foster home!).

We found our new little girl trough OPH, and couldn't be happier! I've worked with and adopted from quite a few rescues in the past, and never have I been so impressed! They truly work as a team, making sure the pup is the right fit for the family, making sure you have all of the health and training information you need before bringing the pup home, and the followup support afterwards is wonderful. Annette and Randy did a phenomenal job acclimating our girl to home life with kids, cats and dogs while they fostered her, and her manners are wonderful thanks to them! Our girl has made herself at home and claimed us as hers, and her 4-legged siblings are really doing well with her, too! I can't say enough wonderful things about this team of amazing animal-loving rescuers! The next time we're looking for a new family member, OPH is the first place we'll look!

I grew up in a family with Irish Wolfhounds(4 of them were rescues from national breed organization) & my husband grew up with German Shepherds.... however, we were both open to adoption and I began searching and applying to different rescue organizations in May of 2017! We had a few “standards”, had to be good with kids and other animals as we live on a farm, and we wanted a larger breed dog! Unbeknownst to us the struggle to adopt was harder than we anticipated ... we found our family rejected 5 times ( 2 because we have a young child, 1 because we live on a farm, 1 because I work out of the home ONE day a week, & the final one was when our Barn cat didn’t show up on our vet reference as being spayed.... she’s tipped=visibly spayed!) None of the other rescues took into account that I had trained/handled large breed dogs my whole life or that I am a certified vet assistant... I have more animal experience than your average pet owner, yet We were deemed unfit. I had all but given up on adopting our perfect companion until I found OPH.... not all rescues are as awesome as them! & my veterinarian actually turned me off of a 6th rescue that I was considering going through, as he described them as basically a million dollar puppy mill Operation that abandoned the mom’s.... I love that OPH always tries to get the moms and place them too! As far as my adopted guy, my vet described him as “as close to puppy perfect you can get”... that’s a testament to the amazing care he received once he arrived at Laurie’s since his whole litter came in infested with parasites and had heart murmurs because of them-most of them outgrew them! OPH also worked with us to find a good fit for our farm life and understood my desire to adopt a certain pup that came in from an Irish Wolfhound mom (Dad unknown!). I am forever grateful for OPH!! Our Saxby isn’t as big as we thought he was going to be, but he is sooo wonderful and my son tells him every day that he is his best friend!!

We lost our lab to cancer almost one year ago. It took us that long to realize that we still had a lot of love to give a dog. I found OPH from their website. At first we were interested in another lab, but were not far enough into the adoption process to get her. We looked for two nights at the adoptable dogs and kept coming back to Treeter (who has since be renamed to Trudy Scrumptious). They say things happen for a reason. Well, I can tell you that Trudy was meant to be with us. She is a very sweet girl who loves to give kisses. The volunteers and foster at OPH could not have been more helpful. They were honest about the dog's disposition, knowledgeable about her needs, gave us helpful tips and website resources and checked in with us that first week. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would do it again through OPH.

OPH was absolutely amazing during my process of adopting Amelia! Amelia had a health issue where part of her toe had to be amputated, so the adoption process took longer than expected. Her foster mom, Mikaela, and OPH kept me updated the entire time and I felt very comfortable knowing she was in the best hands possible. We have had Amelia for one week now and we can't imagine our lives without her. She is such a sweet girl and has brought so much joy to our home. Thank you OPH!!!!!

We had lost one of our our beloved dogs of many years and had thought for a long time of bringing another dog into our home and that's where OPH came in. We had never adopted before. Lisa Wolff Taylor, a Coordinator for OPH, helped us along this journey to find our wonderful adoption Gilmore. Lisa helped us with the meet and greets between our current dog Max both times, and also helped bring her from VA to MD because Max doesn't travel well. She did our interviews and helped us with all our paperwork. We honestly wouldn't have been able to do this adoption without her hard work and support and help. We had to wait for our adoption for a while because Gilmore had to go through heartworm treatment. She was cared for by two wonderful fosters Mikaela and Leah and when she finally came home she was a true joy. She is a delight to our family and is a wonderful companion to our dog Max who was so sad when he lost his brother. We couldn't be happier with the process of adoption with OPH and highly recommend them to anyone looking to bring a dog into their homes.

If I could adopt 100s of dogs from OPH I would. I was looking for a outgoing and lovable dog, that would fit my lifestyle. Considering I had a spunky JRT, it wasn't a easy search. I had looked and looked for months and did research on rescues, and OPH was a perfect fit. The process was very quick, and reassuring knowing that the pups were in a foster home. Upon meeting my girl Nova, I knew she was the one. Her fosters were lovely people, and let me know the ins and outs of my girl. In the near future, I will be adopting another companion for my home and I know OPH will do their best to help me! I highly recommend choosing them if you're looking to add to your family :)

After deciding I wanted to adopt a dog, I began looking thoroughly for adoption agencies that would work for me and my lifestyle. I took this process very seriously, since I have wanted a dog for about five years and had volunteered at shelters in the past. It was very important to me that I found an adoption agency that provided the dogs with an opportunity to live in a foster home so that the temperament and personality of the dog in a "home" setting was known. OPH worked with me over two months time while I was travelling to get me preapproved for adoption and helped me set up my meet and greet when I returned home. My dog's foster mom was absolutely amazing and was able to give me detailed information about my pup and his training, personality, disposition, and health. OPH kept in mind my wants and needs in my new best friend throughout the process to make sure I didn't just get a dog but that I got the right dog for me and my lifestyle. So now I have a little lovable, medium energy, outdoorsy, and spunky pup at home to love a lot and hike with and it's all thanks to OPH! He was fully ready to come home with all his shots, neuter, and flea/tick and heartworm. I was provided many resources after adoption to help care for my new pup. I am very satisfied with my experience with OPH.

We adopted our little Pepper Girl (Formerly Marcie) on June 9, 2017. Her foster mom Tracey was wonderful and it really shows with Pepper as to how much time and effort Tracy took with those sweet little ones until they could find their fur-ever home. Pepper is so smart and a good girl. OPH was great from start to finish. I will forever be grateful to OPH and Tracy for bringing us together with Pepper Girl.

I love that OPH has fosters to help take care of the dogs/puppies/cats until they can find their fur-ever home.

OPH is a great nonprofit that gives pets an opportunity to have loving fur-ever homes! I adopted my sweet baby Nani(formerly schnapps) from OPH and she has been nothing short of a blessing! The whole adopting experience has been pleasant. OPH ensures the pets will be loved and well taken care of.

We are recent puppy parents to our darling Copper who came to us through Operation Paws for Homes. Not only was our initial contact with their adoption agent pleasant and welcoming, but with the foster family too. We could tell after the first day we had our new pup how much time and effort went into training him at their home and we appreciate that so incredibly much. Our foster family was more than easy going with their schedule to accommodate our visit and helpful with information and supplies to get us through the transition. This organization has been helpful from start to finish and I am happy to know the money spent goes to helping more animals who need homes. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking to add a furry family member.

My friend fosters for OPH and has always talked highly of this organization. Not long ago, she took in two little brothers (very young chihuahua mixes) and immediately started sending me pictures. She's obviously aware of my fondness for Chihuahuas. Within a few weeks my boyfriend and I were adopting them. The process was easy but thorough and I highly recommend this organization. They were wonderful. They also helped us to find two of the most adorable little men we could ever ask for. I am forever grateful.

I adopted Arrow from OPH last weekend and had such a great experience! His foster dad, Scott, was so great and sent pictures and updates while we were waiting to bring him home. I love that OPH dogs live with fosters so you can see how they are in home environments. Mindy handled my adoption process and was so nice and helpful. She followed up to make sure we were all set a few days ago and made sure I had resources before I picked him up. She was completely honest about the dogs I inquired about. I could tell that they really wanted their dogs to go to their forever homes. I would recommend OPH to anyone looking to adopt in the area!

We had been thinking about getting a dog for a really long time, but it never seemed like the right time. Something that was holding us up was figuring out what our landlord's breed/weight restrictions were, but we kept forgetting to inquire. Finally on a whim, I emailed her, she said no restrictions. A friend on Facebook had shared OPH's page and it was full of the most heart warming stories of people finding their furever friends. As soon as I found out that there were no restrictions, I sent in an application to OPH, not really thinking anything would happen so quickly. The next day, I got an email from them saying "we have this litter of puppies we think would fit what you said you wanted from a dog!" So I checked out the pictures and immediately fell in love. It all happened so quickly that it's hard to describe. It truly felt like one of those right place, right time, meant to be moments. I was contacted by Heather Tokoli who gave me the run down on how it all works. She told me to check out the foster's Facebook page to see which pup I wanted. She said she personally loved one puppy in particular, and we ended up taking her suggestion and found our little Oliver (formerly named Longwei in his litter). We spent the next week feverishly getting ready for our new addition--buying him his bed, toys, collar, crate, leash, all the fun stuff :). Then adoption day came! We drove to the foster, Val Mocogni, house to meet him and ultimately decide if we wanted to take him home. Val was so welcoming and knowledgeable of the puppies, and we immediately felt so comfortable. It was very obvious that she loved fostering dogs and cared for each of them as if they were her own. We honestly could not have wished for a better foster to take care of our little boy! OPH has followed up a couple times since then to make sure everything was going well. I seriously cannot stress enough how fantastic this organization and its volunteers are. We are so in love with our little guy and are forever indebted to OPH for bringing him into our lives.

If I could adopt 1,000,000 dogs from OPH, I would. My first experience with them was when my parents adopted their one dog at an adoption event - everyone was so helpful and accommodating. When I finally was able to adopt a pup of my own, OPH made the process very streamline. Everyone I interacted with was helpful and informative. I'm happy to say I just adopted another sweetheart from them, and my first OPH pup loves her! OPH does the work of angels -- my most recent adoption was for a dog with a heart murmur, and they provided all necessary information. OPH and their volunteers deserve an infinite amount of praise; please consider donating or assisting their cause! ---- a very happy owner of TWO OPH pups!

We stumbled upon Operation Paws for Homes and boy, were we glad we did! We were looking for a new dog and saw that there was going to be an adoption event at the local Pet Value, so we decided to go and see who was there. When we arrived there was a gorgeous plott hound mix who reminded me a lot of our greyhound who had died earlier that year. When I saw her I immediately got tears in my eyes and I knew that she was for us!
I went on my phone and did the adoption application on line and submitted it. I knew that usually adoptions usually take about a week to process so we were not expecting anything to come about that day. Since part of the process was introducing our current dog to her we decided to go back home real quick and bring our beagle to the event to meet her. They did great together! The volunteers worked so hard that they actually called our vet and the references right then and there and within an hour and a half she was ours to take home! I couldn't believe it! Everyone was so helpful and so quick about getting us processed. Her foster, John, had her since December and did a great job starting to train her which makes our job easier! Thank you to everyone and we are so happy to have her in our lives!

We adopted our new puppy Tristan AKA Hudson on 1/27/17. We already have 2 senior dogs and were looking for a puppy for our 9 year old daughter to grow up with a play with as our older dogs aren't very playful anymore. also we felt that the older dogs would be a help in training the new pup so we decided to go for it now rather than later. Long story short OPH was an absolute pleasure to work with through every step of the process. The only frustration is that their dogs get adopted so quickly that you have to be on your toes when new ones get posted but that's a testament to how confident people are with their process. Our next adoption will definitely be through OPH as well. Our daughter was thrilled with her choice and our senior dogs are actually acting less senior with him around.

As far as I can remember, I always had at least 1-2 dogs at a time throughout my childhood. However, my best friend of all time was Diana, a beautiful gold chested Gordon Setter. Diana was the most gentle, calm, and well-behaved dog I ever had. In 1995, I moved to the US from my native Brazil with my mother and sister and had to leave my Diana behind with my dad. A few years passed and one day I received the sad news of Diana passing away due to ovarian cancer. I was devastated, but I eventually recovered from the shock and cherished all the sweet memories I had with Diana. I promised myself that one day I would have another dog as sweet as Diana again. 20 years passed, now a wife and mother of three great kids, but no dogs yet. In November of 2016, we decided as a family that we were ready for a dog. I wanted my kids to experience the joys as well as the responsibilities of having a dog. We then started looking for different adoption organizations and had already applied to 2 before we came across OPH.

OPH has a great website that is constantly being updated with photos and details about each dog. I saw one specific dog named Nougat and I thought he had the sweetest and calmest face. OPH understood that we were looking for a calm and sweet dog who was also housebroken and they confirmed that Nougat might just be the perfect match for us.

I reached out to Casey (one of the adoption coordinators) and she connected me with Katie who was Nougat's foster mom. Katie was so wonderful! She sent us photos, behavior updates, and was able to schedule Nougat's neutering fast so that we could bring Nougat home during a 3 day weekend so that we could have a little extra time to get him settled down.

The ENTIRE OPH team works hard to make sure each dog is matched with the right family. The application process (forms completion, referral, and approval) took me about 3 weeks or so. We were just waiting to Nougat's neutering to be completed to bring him home. On January 28th, 2017 we met Nougat and it was the perfect match. We call him Shaggy now because it was the name he had in his original paperwork and he already responded to that. He also looks shaggy!

Thank you OPH for patiently working with me in this process. My family absolutely loves Nougat (aka Shaggy) and we could not have been happier!
Thank you for all that you do to make sure dogs have a second chance in life.

OPH was fantastic to work with. We knew we wanted to adopt a dog but the process of finding the right fit for our family seemed daunting. The volunteers at OPH made the process easy and we ended up with an even better dog than we imagined. They were great about taking our family's needs into consideration and suggesting a few good matches based on what was most important to us. And everyone we interacted with was friendly, helpful, understanding and professional. I would give them 6 stars if I could! Great organization!

Our family had a great experience with Operation Paws! We adopted the perfect dog for our family. We spoke to several people during the application process and they were all dedicated to finding the right home. Questions that we had went directly to the foster to make sure that information was accurate. I couldn't recommend them more!

I applied to several different rescue groups knowing that we wanted to bring home a rescue dog after our 10-year-old boxer passed away. I applied to several and her back from operation pause for homes immediately. Within two days, I was approved and all of my references have been checked out. To this day, about two months later… I have still not heard back from several including two local Humane Society's. operation pause for homes has a genuine mission to save lives. The foster mom that had our dog texted me videos daily until I was able to pick out puppy up. We bonded with "Plaid" (renamed Stella) way before we ever met her. One of the three puppies in the litter died and was tested positive for Parvo. They held the other puppies for an additional two weeks to be sure they were healthy before sending them home. The puppies also had a skin condition and were taken to the vet. I was given medication from the Foster mom to administer at home. They saved these sick dogs when they didn't have very much hope. I have met the Foster mom since then at the vet (with other dogs) to give small donations so I know the dogs are very well cared for!

I am so proud that our baby girl was in such good hands before she came home to us!

I adopted my dog from OPH rescue in December 2015. When I adopted my dog he was about 6 weeks old and had a cute little walk that was thought to be caused by a early growth plate closure. Months after I adopted him I learned that his issue was actually a neurological issue. In July my dogs health started to deteriorate and he was no longer able to walk on his own. My vet told me that the only way to find out what was wrong with him was to see a neurologist for a MRI. When I called the neurologist they told me that the consultation would be $200 and the MRI would be a additional $2000. I was devastated, I loved my dog but I am a single mom in nursing school and there was no way that I would ever be able to afford to get the MRI done for him. I decided to reach out the the lady that fostered him for OPH and asked her if OPH ever helps people with medical issues. The foster, Laurie was so helpful she told me the name of the medical coordinator and gave me her phone number and email so that I could talk to her about my dogs issue. Shortly after talking to the medical coordinator, Shannon I was able to take my dog to a neurologist. I was able to raise some money for my dogs MRI, but could not raise the whole amount. OPH helped pay for my dogs MRI and additional follow up care, in addition to this I get emails from Shannon checking up on how my dog is doing. I am so blessed to have adopted my dog from this rescue. I decided to give back to the rescue for being so helpful by fostering and have met so many other people that help make this rescue amazing.

OPH is a fantastic outfit. Everyone we've dealt with in adopting our two little ones has been courteous, kind, and genuinely concerned about the dogs they care for. A wonderful experience.

Our family had a fantastic experience working with OPH to help find us the perfect match to join our family. Staff was thorough, friendly, and really cared about both our family and our new addition! The foster Mom went out of her way to keep our "suprise" to our 6 year old and 4 year old boys till they had our sweet little puppy in their arms. The take home bag was more then we expected and we were overjoyed to share our new family photo with the OPH community. Since the adoption, OPH staff have stayed in touch, providing additional resources to make puppy life easier, and the foster Mom also contacted us just to check in to see if we needed anything. The whole process was well organized, and we are so happy to rescue our forever friend Dash!

We love this organization ! We have been donating for a couple and years and this month we adopted! Penny is a sweet loving dog who is patient with our children !
We highly recommend OPH and hope that everyone will adopt and not shop!!!

Everything in this adoption process went smoothly. Everyone was friendly and the application process was handled efficiently. The volunteers in this organization were very friendly, Caring and honest people! They want the adoption to succeed. We love our new family member Roxy!

OPH is an amazing rescue filled with amazing people and dogs alike! I saw the picture of Rooney the blue heeler on Petfinder and applied the same day. Within 2 days I was approved. I felt the process was very fair and was thorough enough to ensue the dog goes to a great home. I coordinated with the lovely foster Cara and was able to meet Rooney and it was love at first site. She's an incredible dog and I couldn't be happier with the process and will definitely be keeping up with them to see all the other great stories.

I contacted OPH and filled out an application after losing 2 dogs in a month due to old age. I wasn't sure what to get because I had a young 3 legged rescue dog that loved to play and an older 11 yr old Chihuawa that was very depressed over the loss of her friends. This group helped heck outa couple of different dogs one On one as well as at dog events and we found the perfect replacement named Chewey! He is small enough to nori timidity Trixe, but big enough to play well with Baby and they have turned the house into a race track! I receive d lots of great info from the group, calls and emails and they made it easy to adopt. We are very pleased and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new pet!

OPH offered the best information on their site for starting with a new puppy. Links to numerous guides and suggestions for raining your puppy was so helpful. We adopted a beautiful Chuiwawa mix from a loving foster home that let us visit several times to introduce our older dog and also due to a slight delay for the 2nd vaccination shot which they explained to us the threat of parvo and how we need to keep our pup away from other animals that may not possibly be vaccinated and the true threat of parvo. This was greatly appreciated and their concern genuine. We are a huge fan of OPH and will definitely suggest to others looking for a pet.

I got my Frankie from OPH and was very happy with the adoption process.The puppies had all their first shot ,they are healthy , and loved by the foster parents before they find their forever homes .They even set up a FB page for the puppies brothers and sisters so we could compare notes and give help ideas to each other. I have recommended them several times and WILL be using them again.

I just adopted my new dog Peter Parker who was recommended to me from operation paws for homes. I applied to adopt and they contacted my references really fast. The application portion went way more quickly and smoothly then I could have imagined. I met the first dog and I knew he was the one. I took him home on the first day I met him. His foster mom was great too. My whole family is surprised by how good he is and he is impressing everyone he meets. There seems to be a bad rep behind rescuing dogs and no one seems to beleive I rescued him. I am so happy to have found a forever friend so easily and quickly.

We adopted Melitta, whose name is now Callie, and she is the sweetest pup I have ever known. The adoption process was great - I was contacted very soon after applying and received approval after the information in my application was verified and a phone interview. I was then offered suggestions on several dogs - and Callie was one of them. Because I had been pre-approved, which I highly recommend, she was ours if we wanted her. Her foster Mom got in touch with us as soon as she heard we were interested and sent us pictures and information, which we really appreciated. We visited Callie at her foster home with our other dog to make sure they got along, and one week later we picked her up and brought her home. She is such a wonderful dog, her foster Mom had a hard time giving her up; but she did and we cannot thank her enough. To think that Callie might not be alive today if not for OPH. Thank you for all you and your volunteers do for these wonderful, deserving animals.

We could not be happier with our new family member, Luna. OPH could not have been better. Very professional and caring. Great experience. Thanks to all the wonderful people at OPH.

Hi my Name is Dagmar and I was the lucky person to be able to adopted a perfect little doggie for my daughter with Down syndrome.
Operation Paws found us the perfect little dog ever. Our Jiggles was the best thing ever happened to us. She is tiny and fits perfectly in our household. She is the sweetest, craziest, wild little thing ever. Cant imagine not having her with my daughter and I. Jiggles is soooo patient with my daughter and my daughter loves to care for her, a match made in Operation Paws!

We had a rewarding adoption experience. I credit Tracy and Tom McMenamy, our dog's foster parents with facilitating the process smoothly. From a meeting at our home with our dog and family to support during the adoption process complete with a surprise delivery orchestrated by Tracy and my husband it was seamless. OPH main completed all the paperwork and required interviews without a moments problem. Friendly and reliable staff. Thanks to the excellent training from Tracy and Tom, Jilly Bean (who retained her OPH name) blended right in with our family, including our resident black lab Buddy. Even at past 11 years old Buddy loved Jilly and tolerated her antics- actually warring with her often! Jilly enjoyed walking with Buddy and kept him active until his very last day this February. Tracy provided support to us since the first contact, and has never stopped. She was especially helpful as Buddy transitioned to "Dog Heaven" around age 14. Tracy was considerate of Buddy's needs, our feelings, and Jilly's adjustment. Is there more I can truly say? If you still aren't sure, look at the photos and video.
http://youtu.be/v1DfGWrvYdc If that does not work look up "600 Miles Home" Dog Rescue Documentary. I know that each experience is different, but ours was fantastic!

Great experience adopting at shirlington event almost 3yrs ago. MAYA (NOW BONNIE) loved by our family. I went just to "look" at a shep mix I had been watching on the oph site. Well he wasn't there but a real gem came home with me that day in Aug 2013. I did not have any issues like some posted about qualifications and the like. THANK you so much for your volunteerism. I will never purchase a dog from a breeder with so many pups homeless.

We had such a positive experience with OPH. Our foster mom (Alice) to Our fur baby (Afina) was awesome and so supportive. You could see the love she has for fostering. Alice gave us such good information and advice with Afina. It has been 7 months and we are so thankful , happy, and in love with our girl Afina.

My husband and I could not say enough positive things about Operation for Paws. We have been considering adopting another dog for about a year. We adopted and raised our first dog who is now a 10 year old puggle. When we saw our new dog on the OPH website we knew he would be a perfect addition to our family. Tito is adjusting well to being home with us and we are thankful to give him a home and family to welcome him. OPH was thorough, friendly, and professional throughout the entire process. We will definitely support the organization going forward and recommend them to any friends, co-workers or family interested in adopting.

I have adopted 2 dogs from Operation Paws for Homes. Both dogs were surrendered from awful situations and I am so grateful that OPH saved them so that I could adopt! OPH did a great job with making sure that they were healthy before we adopted. We could not adopt the puppy until he was quarantined at the foster home for 14 days wormed several times, vaccinated, microchipped, and saw a vet at least one time. The fosters and adoption coordinators are very knowledgeable and you can tell that they really care about the dogs.

OPH is a wonderful and easy organization to work with. We found a dog that we liked and then got hooked up with he amazing foster family. They were so helpful and truly only want what is best for the animal! Every aspect of our journey was wonderful! We will reach out to OPH again and again.

Thank you OPH!

We adopted from Operation Paws for Homes (OPH) in February, and had a great experience. We were recommended to them by a friend who had adopted dogs from them when they noticed a Great Dane was soon to be available. The volunteers were very accommodating in having us and our current dog be able to meet the potential adoptee (Bowser; was Zous). Since we all got along well, and Bowser had a great personality, we decided we would bring him home.

However, due to his heartworm, we would have to wait. OPH took care of the heartworm treatment and the 2 weeks of rest he needed after it.

OPH also made it very easy and convenient for us to pick up Bowser when he was approved to go. They let us pick him up in the evening after work, which made it much, much easier for us. They had all the paperwork ready, and went through all of it and Bowser’s medical records with us so we could hand them off to our vet.

I should also say that when we took Bowser to our vet the next day, she remarked on what good condition he was in, so OPH also gets great marks for the foster care they provided.

Bowser is settling in well, and we are very happy to have him as part of our pack. He’s still on some activity restrictions due to the heartworm treatment, but he acts like he’ll be ready to run and play as soon as that’s over.

Many thanks to OPH for making all of this possible for us, especially Mindy for getting us through the application process, Cheryl for fielding all of our heartworm treatment and care questions, and most of all Kris for taking such good care of him while we waited and being very flexible with scheduling our visits and pick up!

Geoff
Baltimore, MD

My husband and I searched several rescues in hope of adopting a lab mix puppy. When we found OPH we were thrilled that they had a puppy who seemed to be a perfect match for us. Throughout the whole process they were very helpful walking us through all of the steps and providing suggestions to help make the transition as easy as possible for us and for Jamieson (he is now named Trooper!). We absolutely adore Trooper and cannot imagine what our lives would be like without him in it.