There are over 5000 shelters throughout the United States, they receive between 5 and 7 million animals annually, of these more than half are euthanized. Those animals ended up at the shelter through no fault of their own. Some were loved family pets who were tossed aside, others from hoarding situations, strays, leftovers from unwanted litters, back yard breeder surrenders... The list goes on and on. As a rescue, we have chosen to primarily focus on dogs in high-kill facilities. These dogs have so much to offer and are often overlooked or forgotten.

Open Hearts Rescue is a 501(c)3 approved all breed rescue, operating in the Northern Virginia/DC/Maryland area. Our goal is to give the dogs in our care the best homes possible. We are a foster-based rescue and do not own a single facility. We believe by putting our animals in foster care, it gives them the best possible start on their journey to a forever home. This also allows our fosters to work on basic training, such as housebreaking, crate training and leash skills. We are a very small group of volunteers working together to enhance the lives of the animals that come into our care.


Mailing Address:
102 Tern Avenue
Stephens City, VA 22655