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Ruffed Up Rescue

Dog rescue in Matthews, NC

We rescue dog from high-kill gassing shelters in North and South Carolina. We choose the most "unadoptable" dogs who are literally hours away from euthanasia...with a little TLC, these dogs experience a beautiful transformation.

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1600 English Knoll Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
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1600 English Knoll Drive

Matthews, NC 28105

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Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas

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Our fees range from $150-$250 depending on the amount of vetting the dog has received as well as the shelter the dog was pulled from. We require the potential adopter to fill out an adoption application, we also require a home visit to be done.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male
SALISBURY, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Chase

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs
Lancaster, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Mooresville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A1236554's adoption status with email updates.
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A1236554

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Maybelle's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Maybelle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Lancaster, SC
We'll also keep you updated on BOOMER's adoption status with email updates.
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BOOMER

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Charlotte, NC

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