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Tails of the Unwanted - Columbia SC

Dog rescue in Charlotte, NC

We rescue dogs from high kill shelters on their last adoptable day, often minutes before being killed. Most of the dogs in our program have been rescued from shelters in rural North Carolina. We do not rescue a specific breed of dog, and believe all dogs deserve a wonderful loving home. Once a dog comes into the rescue, they are taken to the vet for vaccinations, they are neutered or spayed and receive a heartworm test. If positive, our rescue raises money for the costly heartworm treatments and takes care of that before they are adopted. Our dogs live in foster home until they are adopted and are mainly located in North Carolina. We have had many successful adoptions in NC, SC and VA and have transported as far as Colorado and Minnesota so distance is not an issue!

Contact Melissa Niegro
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Charlotte, NC 28270
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We'll also keep you updated on PRINCE's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINCE

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
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GALLOWAY

Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
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BOOMER

Great Dane

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC

Rescue FAQs

We will transport to any state with an approved application. However we are typically serve the North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and South Carolina areas.

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 shots, HW tested 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 - Columbia SC

Daisy Bean Rescue

Charlotte, NC 28210

American Pit Bull Foundation

Charlotte, NC 28215

Jesse's Place Rescue, Inc

Lake Wylie, SC 29710

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Monroe, NC
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Jesse

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Salisbury, NC
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KITTEN BIG LIL GREYBOY

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Charlotte, NC
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Denver, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Vidalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Vidalia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Mt. Gilead, NC
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KITTEN BOOGIE WOOGIE

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Charlotte, NC

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