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Safe Tails Animal Rescue

Dog rescue in Merrimac, MA

Safe Tails Animal Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. Our mission and vision is to provide safe temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable furever homes through the generous support of our friends and donors.

Contact Laurie Williams
Email laurie@safetails.org
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P.O. Box 136
Merrimac, MA 01860
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Adoptable pets at Safe Tails Animal Rescue

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Merrimac, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Otis's adoption status with email updates.
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Otis

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Merrimac, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Merrimac, MA

Rescue FAQs

Mainly New England but have adopted dogs out in New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

  • 1. Interview
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption process generally takes about 7-10 days.

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https://www.safetails.org

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Lunenburg, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Monica's adoption status with email updates.
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Monica

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Nashua, NH
We'll also keep you updated on RUGER- EXCEPTIONAL 18 MOS's adoption status with email updates.
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RUGER- EXCEPTIONAL 18 MOS

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Salem, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Cheese Cake's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheese Cake

Husky

Female, Adult
Boston, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Fred Trumann's adoption status with email updates.
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Fred Trumann

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Boston, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Salem, NH

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