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Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

Dog rescue in Charlotte, NC

We are a rescue that networks and promote shelter dogs at risk of being euthanized at high kill shelters. If no one comes to their rescue, we step in. We are always looking for fosters and donations as well as volunteers so that we can continue to save the dogs who have run out of time at the high kill shelters.

Contact
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Charlotte, NC 28227
Donation Tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

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

Plott Hound/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Chihuahua

Female
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zero the Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Zero the Hero

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mikey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mikey

American Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Precious Polly's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious Polly

Cattle Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female
Charlotte, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a rescue group that pulls dogs from high kill shelters in North Carolina on their last day usually minutes before they are scheduled to be euthanized. We have been focused on Rowan County Animal Shelter in Salisbury, NC however have helped dogs in Iredell, Lincoln, Catawba and Nash Counties too.

Additional adoption info

All dogs are fully vetted, have age appropriate core vaccinations, and have been spayed/neutered and microchiped. 100% of the adoption fees go back to helping us rescue more dogs.

Our adoption process consists of an application, phone or face to face interview, home visit and reference checks. If you are approved to adopt from Tails of the Unwanted, you will be required to sign an adoption contract.

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

Purrfect Purrbaby Rescue

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Windsor Kittens

1233 The Plaza #18782,
Charlotte, NC 28218

Steele Creek Animal Hospital

9729 South Tryon Street,
Charlotte, NC 28273

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Mooresville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
SALISBURY, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Darla's adoption status with email updates.
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Darla

Hound (Unknown Type)/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Waxhaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Paddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Paddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mt. Gilead, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow (formerly Snow White)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow (formerly Snow White)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Mooresville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Salisbury, NC

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