DC first graders feature rescue dogs in artwork

Makea Luzader
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — First graders at Tyler Elementary School put their tools to paper and drew or colored pictures of some dogs looking for their fur-ever homes in the DMV.

The D.C.-based rescue Rural Dog Rescue (RDR) shared the drawings Friday, which showed off four of their dogs that were available for adoption in January — Toby, Rosie, Ollie and Daisy.

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RDR is a rescue that rescues high-risk dogs from high-kill shelters. It said that it “focuses on pulling dogs from shelters that have a 70% or higher euthanization rate within 72 hours.” These dogs come from rural parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

Many of RDR’s rescues are “underdogs” who are often overlooked when people are adopting dogs from shelters. RDR said that these dogs are often passed by “due to being dark-colored, sick, injured, senior, or hounds.”

(Image courtesy of Rural Dog Rescue)
(Image courtesy of Rural Dog Rescue)

RDR described Toby as a six-year-old, 65-pound saluki mix. The organization said that he “loves to run or play fetch in the backyard and then snuggle up on the couch.”

(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)
(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)

Rosie is a one-year-old, 46-pound saluki/labrador retriever mix. RDR said that she is “a confident and happy pup who loves adventures, meeting new people, and playing with other pups.”

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(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)
(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)

Ollie is a seven-month-old, 43-pound hound mix. “He’s a shy pup that will be sure to steal your heart. He’s also a couch potato who loves to cuddle,” RDR said.

(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)
(Image courtesy of Royal Dog Rescue)

RDR said that Daisy is a 13-year-old, 10-pound miniature pinscher mix. “Despite her age, she’s still as playful and spry as a pup. She loves going on walks, and can keep up with the younger dogs with no problem,” the rescue said.

RDR has rescued more than 2,000 dogs since it started in 2011. It has no brick-and-mortar shelter and is instead purely foster-based. It is volunteer-run and has no paid staff.

You can see more dogs available for adoption and more information about the rescue on RDR’s website.

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