Falcon always knew he wanted to be a housecat; he just didn't know how to be one. His dreams are a reality now, and he has been brave, learning what it means to feel safe and loved. Now he is ready for his forever person—someone patient, gentle, and devoted, who will delight in his quirks, treasure his lap-dives, and know the joy of being chosen by a cat with a heart as big as his.
Falcon’s love languages are physical touch and quality time. He purrs deeply with his person, presses into your hand, and sometimes cannonballs straight into your lap in a joyful rush of affection. When he is excited, he will head butt your hand, your elbow, or even his dinner plate. He’ll hang near you while you work if you bring him over, and he’ll curl up with you at night because he's happy to be with his person. He feels safest with cozy retreats and soft blankets—his little “kitty-rito” tent is his happy place. Falcon is quiet and observant, with sudden bursts of play. With guests, he often observes before deciding to join. He isn’t chatty, but he communicates clearly through body language, slow blinks, and the occasional chirp when he’s excited.
In his first days, Falcon may hide. By the second week, he may begin to accept gentle pets. With time, he blossoms into meal-time companionship and bedtime cuddles (his favorite), and the comfort of all the soft spots in the house. He will do best in a calm, adult household, ideally with someone home part-time to give him consistency as he continues to build confidence.
Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introduction to calm, cat-friendly dog!
Cat sociability: Likely with proper slow introduction!
Kid sociability: Hasn't met any!
Likes: high-loft blankets, cozy nooks, freeze-dried minnows, being doted on, feeling safe, and a solid petting or massage session.
Dislikes: Being touched on unauthorized locations, surprises that he can't prepare for, loud environments.
The adoption fee is $100. All cats are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Falcon always knew he wanted to be a housecat; he just didn't know how to be one. His dreams are a reality now, and he has been brave, learning what it means to feel safe and loved. Now he is ready for his forever person—someone patient, gentle, and devoted, who will delight in his quirks, treasure his lap-dives, and know the joy of being chosen by a cat with a heart as big as his.
Falcon’s love languages are physical touch and quality time. He purrs deeply with his person, presses into your hand, and sometimes cannonballs straight into your lap in a joyful rush of affection. When he is excited, he will head butt your hand, your elbow, or even his dinner plate. He’ll hang near you while you work if you bring him over, and he’ll curl up with you at night because he's happy to be with his person. He feels safest with cozy retreats and soft blankets—his little “kitty-rito” tent is his happy place. Falcon is quiet and observant, with sudden bursts of play. With guests, he often observes before deciding to join. He isn’t chatty, but he communicates clearly through body language, slow blinks, and the occasional chirp when he’s excited.
In his first days, Falcon may hide. By the second week, he may begin to accept gentle pets. With time, he blossoms into meal-time companionship and bedtime cuddles (his favorite), and the comfort of all the soft spots in the house. He will do best in a calm, adult household, ideally with someone home part-time to give him consistency as he continues to build confidence.
Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introduction to calm, cat-friendly dog!
Cat sociability: Likely with proper slow introduction!
Kid sociability: Hasn't met any!
Likes: high-loft blankets, cozy nooks, freeze-dried minnows, being doted on, feeling safe, and a solid petting or massage session.
Dislikes: Being touched on unauthorized locations, surprises that he can't prepare for, loud environments.
The adoption fee is $100. All cats are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Our Adoption Center is open every Wednesday – Sunday in Bucktown at 2144 N Wood Street, but we are reachable by email 7 days/week!
Our Adoption Center has adoptable dogs. Adoptable cats and bunnies live in foster homes. We work on a first come basis. We are limiting the amount of visitors on site, so you may be asked to be added to the waitlist when you arrive. We require all family members of the household (including any resident dogs with current vaccination records) to be present at the introduction. We recommend being prepared to adopt same-day as the dogs at our Adoption Center are available for direct adoption and we do not “hold” them for specific applicants.
You can view which dogs are currently at our Adoption Center by selecting “adoption center” in the attributes tab on our Available Pets page.
ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS: For dogs, cats, and bunnies living in foster care our Adoption Team will set up adoption appointments with potential adopters after an application is submitted. We do not have cats, bunnies, or guinea pigs living at our Adoption Center (only dogs!)
Our Adoption Center is open every Wednesday – Sunday in Bucktown at 2144 N Wood Street, but we are reachable by email 7 days/week!
Our Adoption Center has adoptable dogs. Adoptable cats and bunnies live in foster homes. We work on a first come basis. We are limiting the amount of visitors on site, so you may be asked to be added to the waitlist when you arrive. We require all family members of the household (including any resident dogs with current vaccination records) to be present at the introduction. We recommend being prepared to adopt same-day as the dogs at our Adoption Center are available for direct adoption and we do not “hold” them for specific applicants.
You can view which dogs are currently at our Adoption Center by selecting “adoption center” in the attributes tab on our Available Pets page.
ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS: For dogs, cats, and bunnies living in foster care our Adoption Team will set up adoption appointments with potential adopters after an application is submitted. We do not have cats, bunnies, or guinea pigs living at our Adoption Center (only dogs!)
More about this shelter
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!
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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