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Safe Tails Animal Rescue

Dog rescue in Merrimac, MA

Safe Tails Animal Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. Our mission and vision is to provide safe temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable furever homes through the generous support of our friends and donors.

Contact Laurie Williams
Email laurie@safetails.org
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P.O. Box 136
Merrimac, MA 01860
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Adoptable pets at Safe Tails Animal Rescue

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Merrimac, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Otis's adoption status with email updates.
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Otis

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Merrimac, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 10 mos
Merrimac, MA

Rescue FAQs

Mainly New England but have adopted dogs out in New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

  • 1. Interview
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption process generally takes about 7-10 days.

Adoption application

https://www.safetails.org

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Safe Tails Animal Rescue

New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Inc.

ME, VT, NH, CT, RI, NY, MA 02201

Saving Companions Rescue - NH Chapter

Salem, NH 03079

Best Friends Vet Hospital

256 Main St,
Townsend, MA 01469

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

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Salem, NH
We'll also keep you updated on BOSS's adoption status with email updates.
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BOSS

Chicken

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Methuen, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Manchester, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Elmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Elmo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Manchester, NH
We'll also keep you updated on HAZEL PUP's adoption status with email updates.
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HAZEL PUP

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Seabrook, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Sudbury, MA

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