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Waggytail Rescue

Animal rescue in New York, NY

Waggytail Rescue is a NYC based animal rescue charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs.

We focus on finding permanent placement for animals in urgent circumstances, saving dogs from imminent euthanasia at over-crowded local shelters, West Coast and South East kill shelters.

Founded in 2004, Waggytail Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued over 5000 abandoned dogs and even a few cats and kittens! Through the tireless work of our many volunteers and amazing fosters, we are committed to continuing to find forever homes for New York's littlest strays.

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New York, NY 10002
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Meet their adoptable pets

EMAIL ONLY

Please visit our website to see how you can adopt before contacting us.

New York, NY 10002

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Waggytail Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Eunice's adoption status with email updates.
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Eunice

Dachshund/Beagle

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Munchie's adoption status with email updates.
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Munchie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sally Skellington's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally Skellington

Dachshund/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cupcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Cupcake

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Rita's adoption status with email updates.
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Rita

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 1 yr
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Hono & Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Hono & Lulu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Griffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Griffin

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
New York, NY

Rescue FAQs

Waggytail Rescue is a NYC based animal rescue charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs.

Additional adoption info

STEP 1: Apply!
Download and complete an ADOPTION APPLICATION from www.waggytailrescue.org/adopt-a-waggytail

STEP 2: The Meet and Greet!
We strongly suggest the ALL members of the household come to the meet and greet. This is the time to determine whether a dog's personality is match for you, your family and your other animals, and if you have allergies. If everything goes well you may adopt the same day, or take a day or two to decide, but we cannot indefinitely hold dogs in foster care for you.

STEP 3: Contract and Donation!
Fill out and sign the TRANSFER AGREEMENT.

The DONATION FEE may be paid by Venmo (@WaggytailRescue) or Paypal (waggytailrescue@gmail.com, add $15 processing fee). Please put the name of the dog in the memo section! Electronic payment is preferred!
You may also pay by check (payable to Waggytail Rescue), however processing of adoptions may be delayed by up to 2 weeks.
If your new buddy is not yet neutered, a $100 refundable deposit must be paid at adoption.

Dog Donation Fees
(includes microchip registration, age appropriate vaccines, and neuter)

$550 for puppies under 1 year
$450 for dogs 1 to 8 years
$325 for seniors over 9 years of age

Please add an additional $15 when paying by PayPal to cover processing fees.
Add $100 neuter deposit for unfixed animals.

Adoption application

https://awo.petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&form_id=936&form_type=generic&generic_form_id=936&pet_id=41629®istration_section=false§ion=1&selected_pets=false

Pets at shelters & rescues near Waggytail Rescue

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

194 Route 10 West,
East Hanover, NJ 07936

Cat's In The Hood

The Oranges, NJ 07017

Pets In Need Rescue Team

P.O. Box 616,
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

We'll also keep you updated on Short Stop's adoption status with email updates.
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Short Stop

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Port Washington, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Beezie's adoption status with email updates.
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Beezie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
warwick, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lila (GA)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lila (GA)

Labrador Retriever/Vizsla

Female, Adult
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bourbon Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Bourbon Spice

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
New York, NY

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