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Retired Tails: A Fur-Ever After Story

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

Retired Tails is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing senior dogs from local shelters. Many senior furs spend their golden years in stressful environments because they weren't fostered or adopted in time, which drives our strive to crown as many royal furs as paw-sible, providing their very own royal retirement homes before crossing the rainbow bridge.

We support underserved and low-income communities by offering outreach, information, and resources to encourage pet retention. This intake/surrender diversion keeps beloved pets with their families and out of shelters.

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1026 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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1026 S. 52nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Adoptable pets at Retired Tails: A Fur-Ever After Story

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We'll also keep you updated on Brownie Bite (fostered)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie Bite (fostered)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Matt Griffon (Fostered)'s adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
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Matt Griffon (Fostered)

Shih Tzu/Brussels Griffon

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Journey's adoption status with email updates.
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Journey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia, PA & surrounding counties

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Adoption process:
1. Submit application
2. Interview
3. Home visit
4. Meet & greet with pet
5. Application approval
6. Sign adoption contract, which of course highlights a promise to give your new pet a safe and loving fur-ever home!🤗🐾💕

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nigWVti8QlZ5RFES5YYHfu6rVP4tmhEB/edit

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Ewing, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Hypnos's adoption status with email updates.
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Hypnos

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Birdsboro, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Robin's adoption status with email updates.
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Robin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Sewell, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN TAYA's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN TAYA

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Allentown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Juan's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
Bonded Pair
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Juan

Bengal

Male, Kitten
Allentown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Ring Ding's adoption status with email updates.
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Ring Ding

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Vineland, NJ

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