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Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte Dog rescue in Charlotte, NC

We are a rescue that networks and promote shelter dogs at risk of being euthanized at high kill shelters. If no one comes to their rescue, we step in. We are always looking for fosters and donations as well as volunteers so that we can continue to save the dogs who have run out of time at the high kill shelters.

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Charlotte, NC 28227
Donation Tailsoftheunwanted@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at Tails of the Unwanted - Charlotte

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

American Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Precious Polly's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious Polly

Cattle Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon

Labrador Retriever

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

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Perl's adoption status with email updates.
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Perl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Skye's adoption status with email updates.
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Skye

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Peter Pan's adoption status with email updates.
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Peter Pan

Border Collie/Basenji

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

American Shorthair

Male
Charlotte, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a rescue group that pulls dogs from high kill shelters in North Carolina on their last day usually minutes before they are scheduled to be euthanized. We have been focused on Rowan County Animal Shelter in Salisbury, NC however have helped dogs in Iredell, Lincoln, Catawba and Nash Counties too.

Additional adoption info

All dogs are fully vetted, have age appropriate core vaccinations, and have been spayed/neutered and microchiped. 100% of the adoption fees go back to helping us rescue more dogs.

Our adoption process consists of an application, phone or face to face interview, home visit and reference checks. If you are approved to adopt from Tails of the Unwanted, you will be required to sign an adoption contract.

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

Rowan County Animal Shelter

1465 Julian Rd.,
Salisbury, NC 28146

Furever Loved Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Monroe, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Raya's adoption status with email updates.
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Raya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Mooresvillle, NC
We'll also keep you updated on GLENDA's adoption status with email updates.
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GLENDA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mantis's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Mantis

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Concord, NC
We'll also keep you updated on JACK's adoption status with email updates.
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JACK

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Charlotte, NC

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