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Border Tails Rescue

Dog shelter in Northbrook, IL

Border Tails Rescue is a licensed no-kill animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of stray dogs across the world, with a unique focus on Mexico. Border Tails Rescue has a physical shelter facility with dogs on site for viewing everyday. Border Tails Rescue primarily works with rural shelters across the country, including but not limited to TX, AR, AL, LA, KY, IN, and MI on a regular basis as well as CACC, Chicago’s open intake shelter. BTR is Woman-founded by Harleigh Garcia, who was 20 years old at the time. The organization was founded in December of 2019 and Border Tails Rescue is registered with Illinois Secretary of State as a non profit organization. Border Tails Rescue operates entirely on donations and adoption fees.

Contact
Address
2975 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
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2975 Milwaukee Ave

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Adoptable pets at Border Tails Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Echo HW+'s adoption status with email updates.
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Echo HW+

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Verdi's adoption status with email updates.
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Verdi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

Labrador Retriever/Dachshund

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Florence's adoption status with email updates.
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Florence

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rose HW+'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rose HW+

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Paco's adoption status with email updates.
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Paco

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Northbrook, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicagoland Area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/new-page-5

Adoption application

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/adoption-application-for-dogs

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Charles's adoption status with email updates.
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Charles

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Logan's adoption status with email updates.
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Logan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Maru's adoption status with email updates.
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Maru

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitty

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Vernon Hills, IL

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