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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 Mozart's adoption status with email updates.
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Mozart

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ravel's adoption status with email updates.
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Ravel

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rufus's adoption status with email updates.
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Rufus

Chihuahua

Male, 16 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Meatball's adoption status with email updates.
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Meatball

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pooch's adoption status with email updates.
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Pooch

Whippet

Male, 4 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jenson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jenson

Whippet

Male, 4 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Clay's adoption status with email updates.
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Clay

Whippet

Male, 4 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 Violet's adoption status with email updates.
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Violet

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Toxie the T. Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Toxie the T. Rex

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brinley's adoption status with email updates.
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Brinley

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pomeranian

Female, Young
Lake Zurich, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs
McHenry, IL

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