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TAILS Humane Society Animal shelter in DeKalb, IL

Our mission: Saving the lives of companion animals through rescue, adoption and spay/neuter; advocating for pets in our region.

TAILS Humane Society is a limited admission animal shelter providing a safe haven for almost 2,400 animals each year. We are committed to providing each animal the time and medical care they need to have their best chance at adoption.

TAILS was established in 1999 by a group of local animal advocates dedicated to bringing a comprehensive animal shelter to DeKalb. We operated out of an old farmhouse until 2005 when we cut the ribbon on our Barber Greene facility. In 2009, we opened our low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic providing quality, affordable sterilization services to the public. We continue to grow and strengthen our programs and service as we continue to save lives.

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2250 Barber Greene Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
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2250 Barber Greene Road

DeKalb, IL 60115

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at TAILS Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Citrine's adoption status with email updates.
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Citrine

Domestic Longhair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Longhair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
DeKalb, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicagoland area

Additional adoption info

Here’s what to expect when you arrive at TAILS:

A staff member will ask you what sort of pet you are looking for and then will provide you with information about specific pets that appear to be a good fit for your family, taking into consideration such factors as: kids, level of activity, your pet experience, other animals currently in the home, etc. You will be encouraged to interact with the pet or pets of your choice in a private visiting room. We believe that bringing a new pet into your home is an important decision so you’ll have plenty of time to make your decision without feeling rushed. Staff and volunteers will be available throughout this time to answer any questions you may have. Once you’ve made your choice, an adoption counselor will review the adoption contract with you.

You’ll pay the adoption fee. Then you’ll take your new family member home with you!

An animal can be put on hold in person at the TAILS facility during regular adoption hours.

Pets at shelters & rescues near TAILS Humane Society

Aloha Rescue

1384 Lily Cache Ln,
Bolingbrook, IL 60490

Tri-County Animal Protection League

613 River Lane,
Dixon, IL 61021

Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue

23907 W INDUSTRIAL DR N,
Plainfield, IL 60585

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

Mixed Breed (Large)/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs
Northlake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ADOPTION PENDING Esty's adoption status with email updates.
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ADOPTION PENDING Esty

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

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

Domestic Longhair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Boston Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 mos
Chicago, IL

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