Please note that we do not have a physical shelter location.
All of our animals are graciously fostered by our volunteers.

Waggytail Rescue
A small dog and cat rescue based in New York City (NYC) and dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs and other animals in need.

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About Us
Founded in 2004, Waggytail Rescue is a New York State registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs and other animals in need.
Our program is focused on finding forever homes for animals in urgent circumstances by saving them from imminent euthanasia in over-crowded shelters across the USA.

How You Can Help
We are always looking for fosters, adopters, transporters, volunteers and partners!
Please help us continue this work by clicking the donate button to make a tax-deductible contribution. If you are able, please consider making a recurring monthly gift to aid our rescue efforts.
Hear From Our Adopters

KAT
The process of adopting Ginger during the pandemic was extremely easy with Waggytail. The volunteers were caring and gave me the time I needed to confidently make the decision to bring Ginger into my life.

KERIGAN
I adopted Rosie (fka Baby) in February 2018 and Chili in February 2021. They are two peas in a pod and love to wrestle and cuddle. Thanks Waggytail!

RAE
We foster-failed and adopted Tilly in February 2020. She makes us laugh every day and has so much personality in such a little body. We’re thankful for Waggytail for rescuing her!
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