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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.

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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 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 Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever

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

American Shorthair

Male
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 Peter Pan's adoption status with email updates.
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Peter Pan

Border Collie/Basenji

Male, Young
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 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.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Oakboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Casserole's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Casserole

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Concord, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Deli's adoption status with email updates.
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Deli

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie & Pixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie & Pixie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Monroe, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Breeze's adoption status with email updates.
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Breeze

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Gastonia, NC

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