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!
Meet Maverick, but you can call him Mav! 🤩 This handsome fella is the total package! He is playful, affectionate, and full of personality! Around a year old, Mav is past the puppy stage but still has all the fun, goofy energy you would expect from a young lab mix. He loves zooming around the yard, tossing toys in the air, and soaking up every bit of attention from his humans. Mav is also a pro at downtime. Once the play is done, he is all about lounging close by and soaking up the love. He gets along great with other dogs and is learning the ropes of respectful play (sometimes older pups remind him to dial it back a bit!). 🐶 Mav is the perfect fella who is smart, eager to please, and ready to learn all the good boy things you want to teach him. He is full grown and around 50lbs , but don’t worry, his personality is anything but small! If you are looking for a loyal sidekick with charm, smarts, and a tail that never stops wagging, Mav just might be your perfect match. ⭐
💌 Send in your adoption application today at underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application
📍Maverick is currently being fostered in South Carolina and can be transported to his furever home. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful
Sure hope Mav finds his fur-ever home quickly!
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Huge thanks from the Cosmic puppies! 🌠 Everything on their wishlist was gifted! Food, toys and all the puppy must haves! With 8 hungry and growing pups, your support means so much. We are so grateful for the love shown these little cosmic cuties! ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Rembrandt, now going by Remi, is looking for his furever family! 🐾 This 5 month old pup is the perfect mix of playful, smart and sweet. With his sleek black coat and adorable white stripe between his eyes and around his nose, he is as cute as they come. His expressive eyes will absolutely steal your heart. 😍 Remi is currently being fostered with a professional dog trainer who incorporates hiking, exploring, and wandering into his daily routine. He is learning all about crate and house training and is quickly becoming a pro! Remi is blending beautifully into pack life and loves running, playing and adventuring with his doggie friends. 🐶 He has got a great appetite, enjoys meeting new people and is always up for some fun with toys or pals.
📍 Remi is currently being fostered in North Carolina and can transported to his adoptive home.
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Hope Remi finds a fur-ever home quickly!
Say hello to the galaxy’s cutest crew! ✨ Cosmo, Atlas, Orion, Selene, Luna, Nova, Aurora, and Lyra! ✨ These shining stars are officially 7 weeks old and accepting adoption applications now! With their sweet personalities and cosmic charm, they will be ready to launch into their furever homes soon! They are absolutely adorable but let’s be real, puppies are a lot of work! These little explorers will need time, patience, training and a whole lot of love. With your guidance, they will be ready to become loyal and loving furever companions. 🌠
If you are ready to welcome all the joy and a little chaos that comes with puppyhood, one of these Cosmic cuties could be your perfect match! 💙
Apply to adopt here below! 👇 underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/
They will be ready to head home next week to approved adopters. 🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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Yes, they are a lot of work, but we'll worth it! 🐾
Oh my!!!
Birdie is the queen of belly rub requests and puppy dog eyes! 😍 This sweet one year old girl is all heart. Caught mid-flop in this photo, Birdie is doing what she does best which is asking for more love and attention. 💞 She absolutely adores her people and will happily soak up all the snuggles you are willing to give. Birdie can be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe and settled, her gentle, goofy charm starts to peek through. Having another dog around really helps her feel at ease so she is hoping for a canine buddy in her forever home. Birdie gets along great with cats too. 🐱 Whether she is running around the yard or curled up beside you, Birdie is happiest just being part of the pack. Birdie is ready to love you with her whole heart and maybe sneak in a few more belly rubs while she is at it! 😄
📍 Currently fostered in North Carolina, Birdie can travel as far north as Maine to find her perfect home!
Ready to give this lovebug the soft place she has been waiting for? Apply today! ↘️ underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Hoping Birdie finds her fur-ever home soon! ♥️
We finally have Boomer’s biopsy results but unfortunately we still do not have a clear answer. It is still unknown if what he is dealing with is cancer. The next step to confirm would be a more invasive surgical procedure but with it being on his skull, that is just not something we feel is fair to put him through at this stage. 🥼 What we do know is that Boomer’s skull is producing extra bone growth cells. The reason for this is unknown. It might just be how his body is, or it could still be cancer. ❔For now the plan is to monitor the lump over the next six months. If there is no further growth, the vet feels comfortable with Boomer starting the next chapter of his life which includes finding a furever family who understands his medical history and is ready to love him for exactly who he is. ⭐ Thank you all for the love and support you have shown this special boy. 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Ronnie! This big, snuggly lapdog is ready to fill your days with endless joy and love. 🐾 At just 3 years old, Ronnie has a huge heart and an even bigger smile. All he wants is to soak up as much love as he can, play, and enjoy some tasty treats. Sliced pieces of apples, strawberries and watermelon are his favorite go to snacks. 🍉 Ronnie loves being the center of attention and can often be found soaking up the sun while he basks in his favorite spot. Despite not having the best start to life, Ronnie’s heart is full of love for everyone he meets. He’s not holding any grudges and is always ready to share his affection. Ronnie does need some space to get to know new dogs. He has made doggie friends before though he would do best as the only dog in the home or with a submissive female dog as a companion. As for his fetch skills, let’s just say Ronnie’s goofiness and enthusiasm make up for his coordination! He sometimes gets the job done, but he’s more about the fun and entertainment. Ronnie’s loving, playful, and deserving of a furever home where he can get all the love he missed out on. 🫶
Ronnie’s adoption fee has $300 sponsored, so now is the perfect time to make him a part of your family. 🏠
Ronnie is currently fostered in South Carolina but can be transported to his furever home. 🚗 Send in your adoption application today at underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/ ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐ Wishlist Wednesday for the Cosmic Pups! ⭐
Our little stars are growing fast! This adorable group of 8 puppies just turned 6 weeks old on Monday and they are out of this world cute. 🌌 With 8 hungry mouths to feed and endless puppy energy, they are blasting through food and toys at warp speed!
We are making sure these cuties have everything they need but a extra help goes a long way! If you would like to send them a little something check out their wishlist below. 💙
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MYGCO7OALC4A?ref_=wl_share
Every little bit helps these cosmic cuties grow strong and get ready for their future homes. Thank you for supporting them! 🚀🐾✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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When I click the link, it says "There are no items in this list."
That little fluffy one! 😍
Omg