About Us
Our Mission:
Underhound Railroad was formed in 2009 by a group of friends, with the goal of rescuing innocent dogs from death row in Connecticut shelters. Underhound Railroad has now grown to include rescue communities in Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina and Utah.
With our focus on rural areas where shelters are overflowing with abandoned dogs waiting to find rescue, our network of Underhound volunteers work hard to prevent undeserved deaths, see that medical, emotional and behavioral needs are tended to, and transportation as well as a loving foster family are provided to the pups on their journey to finding their forever homes!
Our Vision:
Underhound Railroad tirelessly envisions the day where every adoptable dog has a loving, devoted, and responsible home. A home where they will not suffer from abuse, neglect, or ignorance.
We look forward to a society that no longer views dogs as a disposable thing and have faith in those, like us, who devote their lives to rescue, to provide resources, knowledge and support to families and individuals to help them learn of the importance of spaying and neutering their dogs to put an end to the overpopulation that exists today in shelters all over the world.
Executive Summary:
Underhound Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs from overcrowded shelters. By working with a network of volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, trainers and shelters, Underhound is able to rescue many animals every year. We provide these animals with care and temporary homes until we can place them into their permanent homes. We believe that no animal should be mistreated and are working towards the day when no companion animal is euthanized for lack of a home.
Underhound Railroad is organized exclusively for charitable purposes of companion animal rescue. The organization is not-for-profit and obtained 501(c)(3) status from the IRS in 2015.
Ways YOU can help out today!
Looking for a yoga buddy? Brook has mastered the "adorable pup seeking furever home" pose! This silly girl is full of personality and she's ready to bring endless joy and love to her future family! ⭐
Interested in adopting Brook? 😍
Apply here ↘️ underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/
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Tinkerbell is here to remind you that our annual Rescue Dog Holiday Auction is happening now but ends Sunday at midnight! 🕛 This year's auction features more than 75 items, including:
🐾 a Maine vacation getaway at the lakeside Birches Resort
🐾 a boarding package for your pup at Callas Wanderlust boarding school for dogs in North Carolina
🐾 a beautiful handmade birdhouse from talented Mad Man Designs in Maine
🐾 homemade fudge and jam
🐾 collectibles and jewelry
🐾 dog gear, toys, clothes
🐾 and MUCH more!
All proceeds will go towards supporting the dogs in Underhound Railroad's care. Join us for a chance to bid on something you love while helping dogs in need!
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Introducing ✨Mabel✨
Name origin: Latin fr. amabilis: lovable; dear
Mabel is true to her namesake. Just shy of 5 months old, she is a true velcro baby that loves to be near. She is a smart girl that is very treat/food motivated. Still shy and timid in new places, she is working on building confidence and will need a calm presence that uses positive and rewarding training techniques. She was in a small, rural shelter as wee one and so does have some anxiety that stems from a stressful situation. Despite her rough beginnings, she is progressing so beautifully!
Mabel knows her name and will make eye contact with its use. She has perfected "sit" and even knows without prompt to sit at the proper times. She is doing great with practicing to "settle" or wait before digging into her meals, and with going out an open door and waiting for the "okay" to go. She is crate trained. She is working on potty training and on leash manners. She has picked up quite quickly on the daily flow and this sweet girl has no real interest in going on a walk when she knows that couch snuggles come after the walk. Exercise is totally overrated for this kiddo. Lots of chew toys and stuffies are a necessity for this teething girl. She does great with other dogs (but still needs learning on proper introductions and dog manners). She is being fostered with two confident and non fearful cats. Mabel is respectful when the cats are giving a boundary but is excited when they want to play.
Mabel is UTD on her immunizations and preventatives. She is currently being fostered in North Carolina and can transport along the East Coast as far North as Maine to her adoptive home. 🏠
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Hope Mabel finds a fur-ever home soon!
It's that time of year again! Time for our annual holiday auction that benefits the dogs of Underhound Railroad. 🐾✨🎄 We will have more items added over the next few days, and the auction will end on midnight December 15th. Head on over to the auction Facebook group and join now to have fun shopping for a worthy cause!
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From a shy stray in South Carolina to a confident pup in Maine, Charley's transformation is incredible! With love and patience from his foster families, he blossomed and embraced the comforts of a home. Now Charley has found his perfect match with a wonderful adoptive family, complete with a human sister and an older doggie brother to share a lifetime of love and tail wags with. Happy tails Charley! 🏠♥️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Brook, our tri-colored beauty, is here to tell you it's Giving Tuesday!
Can you lend a paw? 🐾
Beautiful Brook was found stray in Western North Carolina with a broken leg. We knew Brook's care would be expensive, but we also knew she deserved a chance!
We are still paying off the bills for Brook's veterinary care and are asking for donations of any size today. Help us start 2025 as strong 💪 as Brook is now that she has healed with Underhound Railroad's help! ❤
Giving Tuesday fundraiser: bit.ly/uhrr
More options on our website: www.underhoundrailroad.org/donate
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤
#GivingTuesday2024
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I'm in Derry NH with family in Maine. I have a 21 month old male dog named Rusty and would be intetested in adopting Brook as he could use a companion. Please advise me to the formal process for adoption. Thank you, Paul Morlock.
Nothing says sweater weather vibes like Spot, our dashing Mastiff alumni. Who knew a dog this big could make comfy look so cool? 😎
Have an Underhound alumni of your own? Join our adopters group and share the laughs, the love, and of course the sweaters. Let’s see those happy pups living their best lives! Join here 👉 www.facebook.com/share/g/PXWCL8ikXFa7T7c8/
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Love him
So cute
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Tinkerbell is a 4 year old pittie princess who loves perching on the back of the couch like the queen she is. 💖 She’s been with Underhound Railroad for a little while, but we know her perfect family is out there!
This sweet girl loves people of all ages and would be perfect for a family with kids or an older household. She’d prefer to be your one and only furry companion, and she’ll fill your home with love and loyalty. 👑
✨ Please share this post to help Tinkerbell find her happily ever after! 🏰
📍 Tinkerbell is currently being foster in North Carolina and can transport as far North as Maine to her adoptive family.
📝 Apply today -https://underhoundrailroad.org/
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Sweet