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Tails of the Unwanted - Arlington

Dog rescue in Williamsburg, VA

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

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Email tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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Williamsburg, VA 23185
Donation Email: tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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We'll also keep you updated on MURPHY's adoption status with email updates.
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MURPHY

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Chihuahua

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

Maltese

Female, Puppy
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 but we will transport to any of the other locations for an approved adopter.

Additional adoption info

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.

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

Akita

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mancha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mancha

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on A071187's adoption status with email updates.
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A071187

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on A070992's adoption status with email updates.
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A070992

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on 2411-1063 Meg Larson's adoption status with email updates.
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2411-1063 Meg Larson

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Franny (IN FOSTER)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Franny (IN FOSTER)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Newport News, VA

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