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One Tail at a Time

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

One Tail at a Time (OTAT) started as a backup plan for dogs that were not getting adopted or rescued by other groups in the area shelters. Over the years we have experienced consistent and steady growth: we are among the top transfer partners for dogs at Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) and for cats at several open intake shelters in Indiana, we have a robust transport program in which dogs are rescued from high-kill shelters in southern states, and we are even able to pull dogs from a rescue partner in Tulum, Mexico to help them get adopted in the Chicagoland area. Our growth has been, and continues to be, due to the overwhelming support received from our community.

Members enable us to take on complex medical cases and continue to grow our annual intake numbers. Volunteers have continued to line up to foster and care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to take on leadership roles, and to help build One Tail at a Time into a well-known and respected rescue organization in Chicago and beyond.

Due to our continuous growth and immensely supportive community of members, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and more, we have evolved into the One Tail at a Time Cooperative!

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2144 N Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at One Tail at a Time

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zoltan's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoltan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cornelia & Spartacus - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cornelia & Spartacus - We're a bonded pair!

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Niven's adoption status with email updates.
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Niven

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Millicent & Major - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Millicent & Major - We're a bonded pair!

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Chicago, IL

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Additional adoption info

Questions?
Dog inquiries –> adopt@onetail.org
Cat inquiries –> cats@onetail.org
Bunny and Guinea Pig inquiries –> critters@onetail.org

Adoption application

https://www.onetail.org/apply-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near One Tail at a Time

Gimme Shelter

1915 Front Street,
Whiting, IN 46394

Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois

Po Box 115,
Gilberts, IL 60136

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Yoda's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Yoda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fibi Dove GC*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fibi Dove GC*

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dalilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Dalilah

Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier

Female
GIlberts, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Bloodhound/Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs
Northbrook, IL

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