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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.

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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 Bridget *bonded with Chuck's adoption status with email updates.
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Bridget *bonded with Chuck

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Female, 5 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chuck *bonded with Bridget's adoption status with email updates.
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Chuck *bonded with Bridget

Pomeranian

Male, 3 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alina's adoption status with email updates.
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Alina

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cadi's adoption status with email updates.
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Cadi

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Balto's adoption status with email updates.
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Balto

Husky/Border Collie

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 yrs
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 Beautiful Briggs's adoption status with email updates.
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Beautiful Briggs

Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Solo's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Solo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Suzie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Suzie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chrysanthemum Aka Chrissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chrysanthemum Aka Chrissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gayle JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Gayle JuM

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Italian Greyhound

Female, Puppy
Huntley, IL

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