Ruby and Archie are a sweet bonded pair who came to us through one of our local TNR partners. They are still adjusting to the comforts of indoor life and are looking for an adopter who can give them time, patience, and gentle encouragement as they learn to trust.
Archie and Ruby are super special girls! They're inseparable best friends and are full of kitten mischief! They love to play, chase each other around, wrestle, and cuddle. They're shy around people, so be patient and give them time to earn your trust.
Archie is the little sister and the friendlier of the two. She rarely meows, but when she wants attention, she will purr at increasing volume until she gets it. She has started soliciting attention, like being held and petted, rubbing on my ankles, and climbing on me while I work. She loves belly rubs, scratching her nails on cardboard, climbing, exploring, and playing with ball-on-track toys. Watch your lunch, though, because she's very interested in exploring your food!
Ruby is still warming up to the idea of people. She's very playful and outgoing on her own and with her sister, and is comfortable being in the same space as people. She loves lounging in her window hammock, chasing spring toys and balls around, and batting at dangling toys. She's a little bit of a chatterbox, especially if breakfast is late - she's a real gobbler when it comes to food! She's on the fence about human affection, though. She loves being held and scratched, and will curl up and purr herself to sleep. BUT, she doesn't like to be picked up unless she's already lying down in chill mode, and doesn't come looking for attention, unless you have food in your hands. It will take time and patience to earn her trust, but when she rubs on your leg, it's all worth it!
Dog sociability: Not a match!
Cat sociability: Likely with proper introduction!
Kid sociability: May do best with older kids who can respect their boundaries!
Likes: Each other, playing hide and seek, peace & quiet. Both kittens love wand toys, especially those with feathers and jingle bells. They love chasing toys, climbing cat trees, and snuggling up together. Ruby prefers higher perches, especially a sunny window hammock. Archie likes caves and boxes, but will join Ruby for cuddles anywhere. Archie particularly likes to watch videos. They love toys that drop treats when they play, and their favorite high-value treats are Churu and scrambled eggs.
Dislikes: Scary noises, fast movements, unfamiliar people. Both kittens are skittish around strangers. Neither of them likes being picked up, but both like being held on their own terms. They won't eat pate cat food.
The adoption fee is $250. All cats are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Ruby and Archie are a sweet bonded pair who came to us through one of our local TNR partners. They are still adjusting to the comforts of indoor life and are looking for an adopter who can give them time, patience, and gentle encouragement as they learn to trust.
Archie and Ruby are super special girls! They're inseparable best friends and are full of kitten mischief! They love to play, chase each other around, wrestle, and cuddle. They're shy around people, so be patient and give them time to earn your trust.
Archie is the little sister and the friendlier of the two. She rarely meows, but when she wants attention, she will purr at increasing volume until she gets it. She has started soliciting attention, like being held and petted, rubbing on my ankles, and climbing on me while I work. She loves belly rubs, scratching her nails on cardboard, climbing, exploring, and playing with ball-on-track toys. Watch your lunch, though, because she's very interested in exploring your food!
Ruby is still warming up to the idea of people. She's very playful and outgoing on her own and with her sister, and is comfortable being in the same space as people. She loves lounging in her window hammock, chasing spring toys and balls around, and batting at dangling toys. She's a little bit of a chatterbox, especially if breakfast is late - she's a real gobbler when it comes to food! She's on the fence about human affection, though. She loves being held and scratched, and will curl up and purr herself to sleep. BUT, she doesn't like to be picked up unless she's already lying down in chill mode, and doesn't come looking for attention, unless you have food in your hands. It will take time and patience to earn her trust, but when she rubs on your leg, it's all worth it!
Dog sociability: Not a match!
Cat sociability: Likely with proper introduction!
Kid sociability: May do best with older kids who can respect their boundaries!
Likes: Each other, playing hide and seek, peace & quiet. Both kittens love wand toys, especially those with feathers and jingle bells. They love chasing toys, climbing cat trees, and snuggling up together. Ruby prefers higher perches, especially a sunny window hammock. Archie likes caves and boxes, but will join Ruby for cuddles anywhere. Archie particularly likes to watch videos. They love toys that drop treats when they play, and their favorite high-value treats are Churu and scrambled eggs.
Dislikes: Scary noises, fast movements, unfamiliar people. Both kittens are skittish around strangers. Neither of them likes being picked up, but both like being held on their own terms. They won't eat pate cat food.
The adoption fee is $250. 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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