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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!

Contact
Phone
Address
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 Gwyneira's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwyneira

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Voyageur's adoption status with email updates.
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Voyageur

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Parker's adoption status with email updates.
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Parker

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Blurb & Synopsis - We're a bonded pair!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Blurb & Synopsis - We're a bonded pair!

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 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

Touched By An Animal/Cats-Are-Purrsons-Too

PO BOX 59067,
Chicago, IL 60659

CatNap From the Heart Inc.

1101 Beach Avenue,
La Grange Park, IL 60526

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

English Spot

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl

Cattle Dog/American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Maine Coon

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Crown Point, IN

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