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, Connecticut, Rhode Island, 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 hundreds of 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.
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Stefie left her foster mom in Utah and flew home to her adoptive family this week! Enjoy these sweet photos of Stefie enjoying her furever family and lots of belly rubs. Happy tails! 🏠❤️
A adorable fella ready to steal your heart furever, meet Gibbs! This 12 week old is a beagle through and through. He has a handsome tri colored coat and floppy ears. Gibbs loves to sniff to his hearts content and more than anything, Gibbs loves treats! He is social puppy that is wonderful with other dogs and humans. Gibbs just loves to play and be apart of the fun. He would do great with an active family. Gibbs is quickly learning all about puppy manners including crate and potty training. He is starting to develop his hound bark, and wouldn't be best for apartment living as Gibbs continues to find his voice. Gibbs is ready to be your best beagle bud furever! Send in your adoption application today for Gibbs at www.underhoundrailroad.org.
Gibbs is currently being fostered in North Carolina and may transport along the East Coast as far North as Maine to his adoptive home.
He's the cutest baby I have ever seen!
I LOVE Beagles.
Oh my! Too tempting. That's not playing fair.🥰
Trisha Brown ❤️
Lisa Jamison Pratt
What a cutie! He'll find a forever home fast!
Bill Rogers
I would transport him in a minute
I tried to fill out and application but some of the required fields don’t pertain to me so it wouldn’t let me send without those so what should I do. I’ve gotten dogs from you before so should my information be on file somewhere anyway?
Randy Jack
So cute! Wish we had room for another Beagle in our house.
Christi Clark
Thank you to everyone who has so generously showered hospice girl Ruby with gifts! A note from Ruby’s foster mom.
“By day 3 of receiving more gifts for Ruby, I was crying when the Amazon driver handed them to me! You are all so generous and amazing. Ruby has totally enjoyed everything and now gets very excited when she sees any kind of truck! She also had fun chewing & tearing up some of the boxes. Ruby is the most amazing girl - thank you all for helping show her the best days in her life.... the sarcoma seems to get larger every day. She is aware of it now. When I adjust her so I can take a peak - the look she gives me is saying, "I know and it is okay, mommy." and then she will burp in my face and we laugh together. Who knew burps can be goofy & graceful at the same time. That's how Ruby does everything.” 💜💙🧡
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We loved Ruby when she was with us at the shelter.
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Mary is a former Underhound Railroad lady and she needs some help feeling better! Please click the following link to view the fundraiser her adopters have put together for Mary. #underhoundrailroadalumni
www.gofundme.com/f/marys-acl-surgery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_s...
I had a dog with 2 torn at the same time. One was operated on and the other healed on its own whole the recovery of the operated leg took its time..took weeks. Did not have GoFund option at that time.
Thank you so much for sharing! Mary is the sweetest girl ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
Adora is as adorable as can be! Sweet, loving, smart and intelligent, goofy and playful 4 month old puppy! Adora has a sweet eyes and adorable curly tail that fits her fun personality! She knows to sit for her treats and to wait until she gets a nod to eat her meals. She loves her toys, like really loves her toys. She enjoys playing catch and running in circles as if she is in a race, and she loves to be chased too! Her face glows when you are chasing her around the house for play. On the other hand, Adora knows when it is quiet time. She will settle down and stays put while her foster mom is working. When Adora is enjoying the fresh air outside, she sniffs at everything and grabs sticks for play and chew. Adora is a good walker and surprisingly does not get tired during long walks albeit being a puppy. She is always happy to see other people and dogs. Though sometimes a little shy with large dogs who have loud barks. Adora has been working hard on her puppy manners, as she is crate trained and almost fully potty trained. Adora is such a loving girl is looking for an equally loving forever family. Send in your adoption application for Adora at www.underhoundrailroad.org.
Adora is currently being fostered in North Carolina. She may transport along the East Coast as far North as Maine to her adoptive home.
Does she like cats?
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas out there!
Wanna become a fur momma? Check out our adoptables at underhoundrailroad.org/product-category/all-dogs/