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Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

Dog rescue in Charlotte, NC

We are a rescue that networks and promote shelter dogs at risk of being euthanized at high kill shelters. If no one comes to their rescue, we step in. We are always looking for fosters and donations as well as volunteers so that we can continue to save the dogs who have run out of time at the high kill shelters.

Contact
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Charlotte, NC 28227
Donation Tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

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

Cattle Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Chihuahua

Female
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mikey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mikey

American Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Peter Pan's adoption status with email updates.
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Peter Pan

Border Collie/Basenji

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hannah's adoption status with email updates.
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Hannah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a rescue group that pulls dogs from high kill shelters in North Carolina on their last day usually minutes before they are scheduled to be euthanized. We have been focused on Rowan County Animal Shelter in Salisbury, NC however have helped dogs in Iredell, Lincoln, Catawba and Nash Counties too.

Additional adoption info

All dogs are fully vetted, have age appropriate core vaccinations, and have been spayed/neutered and microchiped. 100% of the adoption fees go back to helping us rescue more dogs.

Our adoption process consists of an application, phone or face to face interview, home visit and reference checks. If you are approved to adopt from Tails of the Unwanted, you will be required to sign an adoption contract.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

Lincoln County Animal Services

650 John Howell Memorial Drive,
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Tasha Baby's Howling Legacy Rescue

P O Box 257,
Matthews, NC 28105

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

Border Collie/Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Waxhaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on EMMETT's adoption status with email updates.
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EMMETT

American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Socks's adoption status with email updates.
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Socks

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 yrs
Gastonia, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Momma Tabitha's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Tabitha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Statesville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on ROD's adoption status with email updates.
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ROD

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Chester, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Waxhaw, NC

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