TAILS Humane Society

Animal shelter in DeKalb, Illinois

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2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Adoptable Pets at TAILS Humane Society

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Texas Paintbrush

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Blue Bonnet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
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Fender

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 10 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Hooch

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 8 yrs

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
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Wabi-Sabi

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
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Sarge

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
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Jolly Jasper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Chance

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

DeKalb, IL

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Not good with dogs
House-trained
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Kestrel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos

DeKalb, IL

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

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 over 2,200 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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  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Here’s what to expect when you arrive at Tails Humane Society:

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 and rescues near TAILS Humane Society

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Iggy

Paso Fino

Male, Adult

Maple Park, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
Details
No Details Provided
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toby

Pomeranian

Female, Puppy

Genoa, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
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Bella

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Hinckley, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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