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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 Kevitt's adoption status with email updates.
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Kevitt

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Floof Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Floof Nugget

Brussels Griffon/Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cranberry Sauce's adoption status with email updates.
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Cranberry Sauce

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Francesca's adoption status with email updates.
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Francesca

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 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

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Bay Shore, NY 11706

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Greenlawn, NY 11740

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P.O.Box 752,
Bethpage, NY 11714

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Leon's adoption status with email updates.
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Leon

Great Dane/Border Collie

Male, 4 yrs
Chatham, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Flowy (D)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Flowy (D)

Belgian Shepherd/Jindo

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Palisades Park, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Rue's adoption status with email updates.
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Rue

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Brick, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Berkshire RABBIT's adoption status with email updates.
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Berkshire RABBIT

Mini Rex

Male, Adult
Rockaway, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Calista 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Calista 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
New York, NY

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