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Ruffed Up Rescue

Dog rescue in Matthews, NC

We rescue dog from high-kill gassing shelters in North and South Carolina. We choose the most "unadoptable" dogs who are literally hours away from euthanasia...with a little TLC, these dogs experience a beautiful transformation.

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1600 English Knoll Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
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1600 English Knoll Drive

Matthews, NC 28105

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Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas

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Our fees range from $150-$250 depending on the amount of vetting the dog has received as well as the shelter the dog was pulled from. We require the potential adopter to fill out an adoption application, we also require a home visit to be done.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SHELLY C-19-344's adoption status with email updates.
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SHELLY C-19-344

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Chester, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Chesterfield, SC
We'll also keep you updated on SONNY's adoption status with email updates.
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SONNY

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Shelby, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Steve's adoption status with email updates.
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Steve

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oakboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY COOKIE's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY COOKIE

Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Charlotte, NC

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