Created in 2012, Washington Area Animal Adoption Group (WAAAG) is a veteran-founded, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Delaplane, VA. We help all types of dogs and cats to find safe and loving homes and when necessary, offer end-of-life care for those animals that are not healthy or adoptable. We are a small rescue, which allows us to focus on the quality of life for all our animals and not the number of adoptions we process per year. We specialize in animals that need time in a quiet environment to heal from trauma or mistreatment. The peace & tranquility at WAAAG helps the animals heal physically and emotionally. It also helps them build their confidence and prepare for their forever home. Every day, dogs and cats in good health with wonderful personalities are euthanized because of overcrowded shelters. Many of these animals end up at the shelter through no fault of their own. Animals lose their homes when their guardians have died or moved or simply can no longer care for them. If we had our way, no dog or cat would spend its days in a cold, dark shelter. There is so much love and joy in these dogs and cats! Bringing these special animals into a home is not only good for the dogs and cats, these loving animals also transform the quality of life for the people who adopt or foster them.