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One Tail at a Time

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

One Tail at a Time (OTAT) started as a backup plan for dogs that were not getting adopted or rescued by other groups in the area shelters. Over the years we have experienced consistent and steady growth: we are among the top transfer partners for dogs at Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) and for cats at several open intake shelters in Indiana, we have a robust transport program in which dogs are rescued from high-kill shelters in southern states, and we are even able to pull dogs from a rescue partner in Tulum, Mexico to help them get adopted in the Chicagoland area. Our growth has been, and continues to be, due to the overwhelming support received from our community.

Members enable us to take on complex medical cases and continue to grow our annual intake numbers. Volunteers have continued to line up to foster and care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to take on leadership roles, and to help build One Tail at a Time into a well-known and respected rescue organization in Chicago and beyond.

Due to our continuous growth and immensely supportive community of members, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and more, we have evolved into the One Tail at a Time Cooperative!

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2144 N Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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Adoptable pets at One Tail at a Time

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Drizella's adoption status with email updates.
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Drizella

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Scratch & Sniff - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Scratch & Sniff - We're a bonded pair!

Guinea Pig

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Carolina Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL

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  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Questions?
Dog inquiries –> adopt@onetail.org
Cat inquiries –> cats@onetail.org
Bunny and Guinea Pig inquiries –> critters@onetail.org

Adoption application

https://www.onetail.org/apply-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near One Tail at a Time

Precious Pets, Almost Home Association

P. O. Box 411855,
Chicago, IL 60641

Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary

9N0A52 Corron Road,
Elgin, IL 60124

Granite Siberian Husky Rescue

7406 East Tryon Grove Road, Unit C,
Richmond, IL 60071

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Michigan City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Cain's adoption status with email updates.
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Cain

Rottweiler

Male, Young
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Henderson's adoption status with email updates.
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Henderson

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Moneypenny's adoption status with email updates.
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Moneypenny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Palatine, IL

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