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Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

Animal rescue in Worcester, MA

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.

Contact —
Email info@brokentailrescue.org
Phone (774) 314-2520
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Address
Broken Tail Rescue
P.O. Box 60296
Worcester, MA 01606
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Broken Tail Rescue

P.O. Box 60296

Worcester, MA 01606

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

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

Chihuahua/Miniature Dachshund

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Tootsie's adoption status with email updates.
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Tootsie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Pablo's adoption status with email updates.
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Pablo

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Stefania's adoption status with email updates.
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Stefania

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Coal's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Coal

Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Stewie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stewie

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Chumley's adoption status with email updates.
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Chumley

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Bluetick Coonhound/Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Worcester, MA
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Rescue FAQs

We serve all of Massachusettes and other New England states.

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

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $300 and $450 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

https://www.brokentailrescue.org/adopt/

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500 West Street,
Stoughton, MA 02072

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Plainfield, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Stimpy-Spirit Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Stimpy-Spirit Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Brimfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Kurt's adoption status with email updates.
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Kurt

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Londonderry, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Lola May's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola May

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Barrington, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Timon's adoption status with email updates.
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Timon

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 mos
Hopkinton, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut with Dale and Korn-In foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut with Dale and Korn-In foster

Gerbil

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, MA

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