Adoption News
Maverick’s journey started in South Carolina and led him to his furever home in North Carolina!
Birdie has found her furever home and now goes by Zoey. 💕 She’s already answering to her adoptive name (and to Zo Zo and “pretty girl,” too).
Do you remember the tiny 4 week old puppy we rescued? That little baby has officially found her furever family!
Cletus spent a long time waiting at the shelter, so we were thrilled when a foster stepped up for him. Just a few days later, a family who had met him at the shelter reached out. They couldn’t stop thinking about him and wanted to make him theirs!
Shine was rescued in North Carolina and now calls Maine home. She’s loving every minute of it!
Meet the Fosters
Stories from our Foster Families
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Wondering WHY would someone foster?
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Too much heartbreak?
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Too much trouble?
Read our stories from some of our wonderful foster families. They are the life blood of our rescue. It’s because of them we are able to do what we do.
Meet The Dogs
Of Haustiere
Chief
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Weight:
50 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
Bulldog mix
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Gender:
Neutered male
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Age:
5 yrs
Elle
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Weight:
60 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
Labrador Retriever Mix
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Gender:
female
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Age:
8 years
Bruno
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Weight:
65lbs
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire terrier
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Gender:
neutered male
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Health:
Healthy
- Age:
Tinkerbell
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Weight:
52 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
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Gender:
female
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Health:
Healthy
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Age:
5 years
Tinkerbell
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Weight:
52 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
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Gender:
female
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Health:
Healthy
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Age:
5 years
Bruno
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Weight:
65lbs
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire terrier
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Gender:
neutered male
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Health:
Healthy
- Age:
Chief
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Weight:
50 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
Bulldog mix
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Gender:
Neutered male
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Age:
5 yrs
Elle
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Weight:
60 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
Labrador Retriever Mix
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Gender:
female
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Age:
8 years
Bruno
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Weight:
65lbs
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire terrier
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Gender:
neutered male
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Health:
Healthy
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Tinkerbell
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Weight:
52 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
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Gender:
female
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Health:
Healthy
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Age:
5 years
Reviews
Underhound Railroad was exceptional during our entire rescue adoption process. The foster home was wonderful and we were able to get all our questions answered. They went above and beyond to help is find the right rescue to add to our existing family and our current rescue dog. They made sure our home was safe and secure so that when we decided, we were all sure it was the right choice for us. We rescued our girl in December and couldn’t be happier! Thank you for your help adding an amazing new member to our home!
– Donna
Penny (now our “little one”, Piccola) came to us after two weeks with her wonderful foster parents. It was a whirlwind romance–we fell for that adorable little pit face the moment we saw her. We don’t want to think too much about what Piccola went through before Underhound Railroad rescued her, took care of her, and brought her our way, but we plan to do everything to make the rest of her life as wonderful as possible. Thank you for stepping in when Piccola needed it! You’re organization is outstanding to work with and doing something exceptional.
– Ric
We adopted our dog four years ago through Underhound Railroad. I was able to learn a lot about her from her foster and we were able to see that this dog would be a good match for us. Underhound volunteers take wonderful care of the dogs and pups they bring up from the south to save them from euthanasia. And that includes providing lots of love and patience as well as physical care. I wouldn’t hesitate to adopt another dog from Underhound Railroad.
– Maryann
I’ve adopted two wonderful dogs through this agency. They’ve been two of the best companions that I could ever ask for. The volunteers were always a delight to speak with and always putting the best interest of the dog before anything else.
– Ryan
Excellent, caring, ethical and well directed rescue. I have fostered dogs for them, evaluated dogs on their behalf in shelters and assisted with pulling those dogs for the rescue, and even adopted one of the dogs I fostered. Highly recommend.
– Samantha
Underhound Railroad helped to bring us a wonderful little pup after my husband and I suddenly and unexpectedly lost one of our precious fur babies. Everyone involved worked to hard and quickly to make sure all of the potential adoptors and fosters were matched with the perfect Underhound. Our dog has been such a joy for us and if ever we find ourselves looking for another furbaby… Underhound Railroad is going to be the first place we look!
– Courtney
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Tinkerbell
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Weight:
52 lbs.
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Dog Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
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Gender:
female
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Health:
Healthy
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Age:
5 years




















Elle looks perfectly content curled up by the fireplace on her soft bed… but what she really wants is a home of her own.
She’s been with our rescue since February 2025, quietly waiting for someone to choose her. This 8 year old has the gentlest soul and the sweetest brown eyes. She’s calm, affectionate, and happiest just being near her people. No chaos, no drama - just steady, loyal love. ❤️
Elle gets along well with other dogs and would also be perfectly happy as your one and only. She’s fostered in North Carolina with transport is available to her adoptive home.
Imagine this cozy scene in your living room. Imagine those eyes looking up at you every day. 💛🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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Apply to adopt Elle 🌸✨ underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/
Love sweet Elle. Took care of her at our shelter. Out in the yard she ran around like a young pup. I hope u find your family❤️🐾
🙏 for her, we got our dog from you and he is fantastic, he’s Little tired right now but he’s doing great!
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Happy Valentine’s Day from our little furever Valentine.
Alastor is a cherished furever foster with Underhound Railroad. He has some extra medical needs these days, so he’ll remain right with his foster mom where he’s safe and adored. 🫶
He may be tiny, but the love he gives (and demands) is huge. We’re so grateful we get to be his furever safe place. ❤️🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Bruno update! 🐾 We’re still working to reach our goal to cover Bruno’s emergency visit to repair the tendon in his paw.
We still need $1065 to fully cover his bill.
Bruno is such a champ. ❤️ He’s recovering well, trying very hard to be active, and only has a slight limp as he continues healing. He’s absolutely on the right path to recovery and hopefully to finding his furever home, too.
If you can help us close the gap or share his story, it means more than you know.
👉 givebutter.com/bruno-er
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🙏🙏🙏🙏
Tinkerbell soaking up the sweetest cuddle time with her foster grandma while proudly rocking her new pittie pajamas covered in butterflies and flowers. 🦋
This long timer is full of love, snuggles, and loyalty. She’s had professional training, continues working on her skills with her foster family, and is more than ready to share moments like this with a furever family of her own.
💰 $150 of her adoption fee has been sponsored!
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Apply to adopt Tinkerbell 🧡🦋 underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/
Such a doll baby with so much love to give!
Tinkerbell is adorable. I can't understand why she hasn't been adopted. If I didn't already have one that looks almost like her, I adopt her!
Tillie found her furever home right before the New Year, and we couldn’t be happier for her! Her adopters shared their appreciation for the rescue and had the kindest words about Tillie's foster mom, saying she was wonderful to work with and truly one in a million. We’re so excited for Tillie as she starts this next chapter surrounded by love. Happy tails Tillie! ❤️🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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She looks so happy 🤗
Best of the rest of your life Tillie! You are such a special little lady and Nova, Noodles and I miss you!❤️ Tillie’s new family is the best ever!!
So thrilled that Tillie found her fur-ever home. Yippee!
Bruno had emergency surgery Thursday night. 🐾
He severely cut his front paw and had to be rushed to the ER, where he went under anesthesia for surgical repair. He’s home now and expected to fully recover, but the bill came to just over $2,000. 🩺
If you can help us cover this unexpected cost, we’d be so grateful. And if you can’t donate, a share helps more than you know.
👉 givebutter.com/bruno-er
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Bruno's Injured Paw -- Help Us Pay the Vet Bills
givebutter.com
By Underhound Railroad3 CommentsComment on Facebook
How is he doing?
Oh no Bruno!
Poor Bruno!
📅 2026 Calendars Are Still Available! 📅
We still have a limited number of 2026 Underhound Railroad calendars left and they’re now available at a reduced cost!
Chief is our cover boy! 🌟 You’ll see his handsome face on the front, and yes, he is available for adoption.
Supporting the rescue and meeting your future best friend? We love a win-win.
👉 Order yours here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/underhound-railroads-east-coast-dogs-2026-calendar
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Sweet Biscuit is 12 years old and has been with Underhound Railroad since 2021. She continues to surprise us with every birthday she celebrates. Despite her cancer diagnosis, she’s doing well and just keeps trucking along. 🫶
As a furever foster, Biscuit is exactly where she’s meant to be. Her devoted foster mom makes sure she stays comfortable, healthy, and surrounded by love, including this cozy bed generously gifted by Mona Pants, which Biscuit is clearly enjoying. ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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So sweet
Right before the New Year, Pinky was officially adopted by her foster family. This sweet pocket pittie spent time settling in, and it became clear she was exactly where she belonged. We love when a foster home turns into a furever home. 🫶 Here’s to a new year and happy tails Pinky! ❤️🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congrats
Yay Pinky! 💜
Yay!!
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