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Tails of the Unwanted - Greensboro

Dog rescue in Greensboro, NC

We pull urgent dogs off of death row, vet them and then look for adopters for these dogs. We predominantly pull from high kill shelters in North Carolina. The majority of our dogs are in foster homes in Central and Western North Carolina.

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Greensboro, NC 27455
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Adoptable pets at Tails of the Unwanted - Greensboro

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BOOTS's adoption status with email updates.
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BOOTS

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Greensboro, NC

Rescue FAQs

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland

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

Additional adoption info

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 age appropriate core vaccines,heartworm tested, wormed and microchipped prior to adoption. 100% of all fees go back into the rescue to rescue and vet additional dogs.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Tails of the Unwanted - Greensboro

Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Hillsborough, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mary Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary Jane

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Salisbury, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ajax's adoption status with email updates.
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Ajax

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Trace's adoption status with email updates.
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Trace

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Winston-Salem, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Courage's adoption status with email updates.
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Courage

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Staley, NC

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