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Pet Tails Rescue

Animal shelter in Northwood, NH

Pet Tails Rescue was founded by Maureen Cahill in March 2012. We are a a group of volunteers committed to the rescue of dogs in southern states who are located in high kill shelters. The numbers are staggering. One of the shelters that we save our pups from in Atlanta had over a 60% euthanasia rate – over 3800 pups who were never given a chance at life. This is why we have committed to saving these pups and finding them loving homes.
Pet Tails Rescue is a 501c non-profit corporation. We locate and screen adoptive and foster homes for these pups, arrange for all pups to be vetted and arrange transportation to the new adoptive or foster homes. We believe that every dog deserves a chance at life…every dog has a tale to tell and a story to be told. Our goal is to have their stories unfold in the loving home of their new family. If a story is not told it is forgotten. And no life should ever be forgotten.
Pet Tails Rescue has a facility located in Northwood, NH. Most all of our adoptive homes have been found through social media and with just a photo or two of the pup in need. Just one photo and someone says “that’s my dog, please bring him home to me”. We believe every animal deserves an opportunity to a happy life.

From April 2012 through December, 2020 we have rescued over 5,000 dogs and cats.

Contact Maureen Cahill
Email maureen@pettailsrescue.org
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1172 1st NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
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1172 1st NH Turnpike

Northwood, NH 03261

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Adoptable pets at Pet Tails Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Northwood, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Quinn's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Quinn

Tabby

Female, 4 mos
Northwood, NH
We'll also keep you updated on CINDY's adoption status with email updates.
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CINDY

Tabby

Female, 8 mos
Northwood, NH
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Shelter FAQs

Pet Tails Rescue is a facility based rescue in Northwood NH and we do adoptions throughout New England. . We partner with some awesome foster based rescues in the southern states which ensures that the majority of cats and dogs that arrive at our facility are ready to be adopted after they receive a health certificate from our veterinarian. These animals have been well loved and most have been exposed to children and other animals so we have an excellent idea of the best placement.

All animals are fully vetted, up to date on vaccinations, dewormed with a negative fecal result, spayed/neutered, microchipped and receive a full health exam at our facility prior to adoption.

Adopting out to all New England States.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Once a prospective adoptive family finds a kitten or pup they want to adopt they must complete an adoption questionnaire. All references will be checked followed by a phone interview.

Adoption fees;

Kittens: $300. Bonded Siblings: $550
Cats 13 months to 7 years: $225
Cats (8 years or older): $150

Dogs:
Pupplies - $550
13 months to 7 years: $475
8 years or older: $225
are $475 for dogs and pups and $175 for cats and kittens up to 3 years old and $125 for cats over 3 years old.

Applications can be found on our website at www.pettailsrescue.org

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http://www.pettailsrescue.org/

https://paypal.me/PetTailsRescue?locale.x=en_US

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Manchester, NH
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SKIPPER

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Wilton, NH
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Shepherd

Florida White

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Westford, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Preen's adoption status with email updates.
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Preen

Brotogeris

Female 1 yr 3 mos
Concord, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Travler's adoption status with email updates.
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Travler

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Milford, NH
We'll also keep you updated on MALEFICENT's adoption status with email updates.
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MALEFICENT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
Methuen, MA

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