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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
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Adoptable pets at Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Labrador Retriever/Great Dane

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shirley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shirley

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Laverne's adoption status with email updates.
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Laverne

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 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 the USA or 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

Greyhounds Only

539 W Roosevelt Rd #1003,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Chicago Pet Rescue

P. O. Box 31946,
Chicago, IL 60631

P.A.W.S. (Peoples Animal Welfare Society) of Tinley Park

8301 West 191st Street,
Tinley Park, IL 60487

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

Russian Blue

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Female, 3 yrs
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bunard's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunard

Dwarf/Satin

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

English Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL

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