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Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introduction and a calm, quiet, pup.
Cat sociability: Yes, with proper introduction!
Kid sociability: Possibly older children with proper introduction!
Likes: Cuddling, pets, wet food, treats, toys of ALL varieties, sitting in windows watching birds and squirrels
Dislikes: Loud noises, sudden movements, vacuums
Bio:
Do you need to trick someone into thinking you only have one cat? Want to kickstart your career as a stage magician? If you answered yes to these questions, I won't pretend to understand your life, but your strangely specific search is over: Shaw and Hill are here to be your magical assistants!
These two adorable siblings are separate cats, even if the photos may not convince you. Hill (the gray one) is an extremely affectionate cuddler and a trending baking influencer known for her scratch-made biscuits. She will knead for hours on end, especially if someone is petting her the whole time. Hill also loves to be held like a baby, but she's never content to stay still: expect acrobatic maneuvers in/on/around your arms for as long as you can keep hold of her.
Based on appearances, you may suspect Shaw (the gray one) is the stoic of the pair. You would be wrong. He simply has congenital Resting Grandpa Face and wears a look of vague concern at all times. What could so consistently furrow the brow of a kitten? His investment returns, for one thing, but also the anxiety of getting a window seat at early bird dinner. And of course, how he'll get his next catnip fix. If you look past his RGF, you'll find an extremely playful creature who wrestles, sprints, and pounces not like a retiree, but rather some kind of young, cat-like animal.
Both Hill and Shaw (the gray one) seem shy when first meeting a new person, at which point they are likely to disappear. It may seem like magic, but don't be confused-in the professional magician circuit, this is referred to as "hiding under furniture and is only really used to evade debtors. The real show begins when they crawl back out and take their tentative first steps toward a new lap. Jokes aside, few experiences feel more genuinely magical than an initially-shy cat laying on your lap for the first time. With a few days' patience, you'll see firsthand how much personality and love can fit in two small cats.
The adoption fee is $150 for a bonded pair. All cats are up to date on vaccines, felv negative, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introduction and a calm, quiet, pup.
Cat sociability: Yes, with proper introduction!
Kid sociability: Possibly older children with proper introduction!
Likes: Cuddling, pets, wet food, treats, toys of ALL varieties, sitting in windows watching birds and squirrels
Dislikes: Loud noises, sudden movements, vacuums
Bio:
Do you need to trick someone into thinking you only have one cat? Want to kickstart your career as a stage magician? If you answered yes to these questions, I won't pretend to understand your life, but your strangely specific search is over: Shaw and Hill are here to be your magical assistants!
These two adorable siblings are separate cats, even if the photos may not convince you. Hill (the gray one) is an extremely affectionate cuddler and a trending baking influencer known for her scratch-made biscuits. She will knead for hours on end, especially if someone is petting her the whole time. Hill also loves to be held like a baby, but she's never content to stay still: expect acrobatic maneuvers in/on/around your arms for as long as you can keep hold of her.
Based on appearances, you may suspect Shaw (the gray one) is the stoic of the pair. You would be wrong. He simply has congenital Resting Grandpa Face and wears a look of vague concern at all times. What could so consistently furrow the brow of a kitten? His investment returns, for one thing, but also the anxiety of getting a window seat at early bird dinner. And of course, how he'll get his next catnip fix. If you look past his RGF, you'll find an extremely playful creature who wrestles, sprints, and pounces not like a retiree, but rather some kind of young, cat-like animal.
Both Hill and Shaw (the gray one) seem shy when first meeting a new person, at which point they are likely to disappear. It may seem like magic, but don't be confused-in the professional magician circuit, this is referred to as "hiding under furniture and is only really used to evade debtors. The real show begins when they crawl back out and take their tentative first steps toward a new lap. Jokes aside, few experiences feel more genuinely magical than an initially-shy cat laying on your lap for the first time. With a few days' patience, you'll see firsthand how much personality and love can fit in two small cats.
The adoption fee is $150 for a bonded pair. All cats are up to date on vaccines, felv negative, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Our Adoption Center is open every Wednesday – Sunday in Bucktown at 2144 N Wood Street, but we are reachable by email 7 days/week!
Our Adoption Center has adoptable dogs. Adoptable cats and bunnies live in foster homes. We work on a first come basis. We are limiting the amount of visitors on site, so you may be asked to be added to the waitlist when you arrive. We require all family members of the household (including any resident dogs with current vaccination records) to be present at the introduction. We recommend being prepared to adopt same-day as the dogs at our Adoption Center are available for direct adoption and we do not “hold” them for specific applicants.
You can view which dogs are currently at our Adoption Center by selecting “adoption center” in the attributes tab on our Available Pets page.
ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS: For dogs, cats, and bunnies living in foster care our Adoption Team will set up adoption appointments with potential adopters after an application is submitted. We do not have cats, bunnies, or guinea pigs living at our Adoption Center (only dogs!)
Our Adoption Center is open every Wednesday – Sunday in Bucktown at 2144 N Wood Street, but we are reachable by email 7 days/week!
Our Adoption Center has adoptable dogs. Adoptable cats and bunnies live in foster homes. We work on a first come basis. We are limiting the amount of visitors on site, so you may be asked to be added to the waitlist when you arrive. We require all family members of the household (including any resident dogs with current vaccination records) to be present at the introduction. We recommend being prepared to adopt same-day as the dogs at our Adoption Center are available for direct adoption and we do not “hold” them for specific applicants.
You can view which dogs are currently at our Adoption Center by selecting “adoption center” in the attributes tab on our Available Pets page.
ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS: For dogs, cats, and bunnies living in foster care our Adoption Team will set up adoption appointments with potential adopters after an application is submitted. We do not have cats, bunnies, or guinea pigs living at our Adoption Center (only dogs!)
More about this rescue
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!
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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