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Tails of the Unwanted - Fairfax Dog rescue in Fairfax, VA

We pull urgent dogs off of death row, vet them and then look for adopters for these animals. We predominantly pull from high kill rural shelters in North Carolina. We have a foster network in North Carolina where the majority of out animals are located.

Contact Natasha Kaminsky
Email tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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Fairfax, VA 22033
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We'll also keep you updated on SADIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SADIE

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charley's adoption status with email updates.
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Charley

Boxer/Plott Hound

Male, Young
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dwight's adoption status with email updates.
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Dwight

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Fairfax, VA

Rescue FAQs

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, DC and Maryland

The majority of our animals are located in foster homes in and around the Salisbury North Carolina area but we will transport to any of the other locations for an approved adopter.

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Adoption application, phone or face-to-face interview, reference checks and home visit required. Contract at the time of adoption. All puppies and adult dogs are spayed/neutered, UTD on shots, HW tested and microchipped prior to adoption.

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Black Mouth Cur/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
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BABY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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