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Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Palos Heights, IL

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue is dedicated to being an active voice for abandoned, abused and neglected dogs. We have one goal of providing the best life possible for as many dogs as we can. We help them find forever homes that will provide them with compassion, love and a quality life. Our hope is that as many dogs as possible may have a safe and loving home.

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Palos Heights, IL 60463
Donation PayPal address: donations@ttdr.org Venmo address: @travelingtailsdogrescue Zelle address: rescue@ttdr.org
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Adoptable pets at Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Alba's adoption status with email updates.
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Alba

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anthony's adoption status with email updates.
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Anthony

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucretia's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucretia

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Jane

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Susan's adoption status with email updates.
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Susan

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Izzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Izzy

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Palos Heights, IL

Rescue FAQs

IL, IN, OH, WI, MI, Midwest, WA DC, East Coast

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Some of the pets we list may be on their way to our rescue soon.

We are sorry but at this time, we cannot adopt to the following states due to state laws: CT, NH, MA, ME and RI

Adoption application

https://goo.gl/forms/GquNsR3LsaGGRdNa2

Pets at shelters & rescues near Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Grundy County Humane Society/DANE911

120 W. 4th Street,
Coal City, IL 60416

Paws and Purrs Humane Society

PO Box 541,
Montgomery, IL 60538

A and S Rescue Satellite

Wilmette, IL 60091

We'll also keep you updated on Ivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Gary, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gem & Sparkles - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gem & Sparkles - We're a bonded pair!

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Thumper's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Thumper

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Desani's adoption status with email updates.
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Desani

Shiba Inu

Female, 3 mos
Yorkville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Michigan City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebbles

Dutch Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Huntley, IL

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