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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
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Charley

Boxer/Plott Hound

Male, Young
Fairfax, VA
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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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Ava

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Sabrina

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Scout

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Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
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Spike

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Male, Senior
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Jasper Hale

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