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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 Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Golden Retriever

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 11 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 11 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chopper HW+'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chopper HW+

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juanita bonded with Donita's adoption status with email updates.
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Juanita bonded with Donita

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 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 Pretty Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Pretty Boy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ursa's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Ursa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jack Skellington's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Skellington

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Breezy Tizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Breezy Tizzy

Abyssinian

Female, Adult
Lyons, IL

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