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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 Leaf's adoption status with email updates.
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Leaf

Great Dane

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lacey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacey

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Renesme's adoption status with email updates.
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Renesme

Pointer/Golden Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bloom's adoption status with email updates.
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Bloom

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
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Chase

Keeshond

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 3 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 Tommy Timberlake's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy Timberlake

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Stevie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Doozer's adoption status with email updates.
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Doozer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Munster, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Cafe

Australian Cattle Dog/Beagle

Female, Puppy
Elgin, IL

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