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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”

FCAR is a small, locally-run 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and other dangerous or unhealthy situations. We operate through a network of volunteers and foster homes in the DC Metro area. Our efforts are funded by tax-deductible contributions from compassionate people and organizations who want to make a difference in our community.  We can’t save every dog, but every dog we save is forever changed.

Our Team
Andrea Deoudes, DVM
Michelle McDonald, DVM
Penny Edwards
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Katie Gagliardo, DVM
Erica Smith, LGPC
Dorothy Yen
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Savannah Walck, LVT
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