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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 Scribble Scrabble's adoption status with email updates.
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Scribble Scrabble

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mai's adoption status with email updates.
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Mai

Chihuahua/Pug

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Honeycrisp & Braeburn - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Honeycrisp & Braeburn - We're a bonded pair!

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Amoeba's adoption status with email updates.
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Amoeba

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL

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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

Harmony House for Cats

2914 N Elston,
Chicago, IL 60618

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pomeranian/Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Quincy's adoption status with email updates.
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Quincy

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Puppy
Morton Grove, IL

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