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No Wagging Tail Left Behind

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

Wagging Tails is an all breed, non-profit rescue that places hundreds of dogs each year. We pride ourselves on our reputation of ongoing support for adopters and their new family members. We are volunteer and donation based- our main goal being to care for and give loving homes to dogs in need.

Sandy's first rescue dog, Bonnie, was a cattle dog mix that was transported to her home in the trunk of a car with 8 puppies. She found homes for the puppies and kept Bonnie. Since that day, Sandy has been helping place dogs in loving homes. No Wagging Tail Left Behind came to life when Sandy began taking in six plus dogs a week, mostly from El Centro, to find them homes.

With the help of board members Jean Whitney and Laura Morken, Wagging Tails received a non-profit status on May 12, 2015. Since then, the rescue has grown in size with volunteers who handle paperwork and attend adoption events. We look forward to increasing the number of dogs placed each year, our volunteer staff, and our donations!

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San Diego, CA 92117
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Adoptable pets at No Wagging Tail Left Behind

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

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey

Jack Russell Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shane's adoption status with email updates.
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Shane

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

No Wagging Tails Left Behind is located in San Diego, California. We rescue dogs from San Diego, Los Angeles, Mexico, El Centro and more. We work with other rescues to help adopt and support their rescue as well. We adopt locally 95% of the time but sometimes we will adopt to other areas within driving distance of San Diego.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Adoption Steps:
1. Submit Application: https://nwtlb.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4880
2. Email Home Check photos to: info@nwtlb.org
3. Receive a pre-approved email
4. Meet and adopt a dog at an Adoption Event
5. Adopt and bring home your new best friend!

Our adoption fees are:
Puppies (Under 1 year) $450.00
Adult Dogs (1-5 years) $350.00
Adult Dogs (over 5 yrs) case by case basis
Senior Dogs are on a case by case basis. For some senior dogs, we will provide their vet care for life.

All our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

We all sign a contract with an pertinent information regarding the dog and the adopting family and both parties get a copy. We provide a folder with all the information included.

Adoption application

https://nwtlb.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4880

Pets at shelters & rescues near No Wagging Tail Left Behind

King of Hearts Foundation

P.o Box 1822,
Oceanside, CA 92049

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231,
San Diego, CA 92129

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bunny's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunny

American Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nino's adoption status with email updates.
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Nino

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rutger's adoption status with email updates.
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Rutger

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 11 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Yoda's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Yoda

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Oden's adoption status with email updates.
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Oden

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
San Diego, CA

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