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Tails of the Unwanted - Williamsburg

Animal rescue in Williamsburg, VA

We pull urgent dogs off of death row, vets them and then looks for rescues/private adopters for these animals. We predominantly pull from high kill rural shelters in North Carolina and Virginia. We have a foster network in North Carolina where the majority of out animals are located.

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Williamsburg, VA 23185
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We'll also keep you updated on Peyton's adoption status with email updates.
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Peyton

Boxer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on BINA's adoption status with email updates.
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BINA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on GINNY's adoption status with email updates.
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GINNY

Labrador Retriever/Plott Hound

Female, Young
Williamsburg, VA

Rescue FAQs

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, DC and Maryland
The majority of our animals are located in foster homes in and around Salisbury, NC and Hampton Roads area of VA but we will transport to any of the other locations for an approved adopter.

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Adoption application, phone or face-to-face interview, reference checks and home visit required. Contract at the time of adoption. All puppies and adult dogs are spayed/neutered, UTD on shots, HW tested and microchipped prior to adoption. 100% of all fees go back into the rescue to rescue and vet additional dogs.

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

Carolina Canine Rescue VB

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Isle of Wight County Animal Services

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Windsor, VA 23487

Australian Shepherds Furever -Wakefield, VA Chapter

2910 S. Archibald, #A607,
Wakefield, VA 23888

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Zuni, VA
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Papra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Kilmarnock, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Waffles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Hampton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas in Emporia VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas in Emporia VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pixie in Gloucester VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Pixie in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA

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