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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 Daikon's adoption status with email updates.
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Daikon

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cassava's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassava

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gyoza's adoption status with email updates.
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Gyoza

Golden Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pierogi's adoption status with email updates.
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Pierogi

Golden Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gumbotron's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumbotron

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL

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  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 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

It's All About The Paws

Aurora, IL 60506

South Suburban Humane Society - Pets in Foster Care

21800 Central Ave.,
Matteson, IL 60443

4 Paw Luv Rescue NFP

Schaumburg, IL 60173

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Rosmont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sonnet's adoption status with email updates.
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Sonnet

Domestic Shorthair

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Pyrenees

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Naperville, IL

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