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My name is Tortured Poets Department!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $600

This helps Border Tails Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Bulldog
Color
White
Age
4 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Weight
46 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
28162

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

🩶 The Taylor Swift Era Pack: 12 Micropittie & Bulldog Mixes Looking for Their Forever Homes 🩶

Transferred from Chicago Animal Care and Control, these 12 small-but-mighty dogs survived a hoarding situation and are now stepping into their sparkle era. Each one is about 2–3 years old, full of sweetness, and ready to trade fear for friendship, and confinement for cuddles.

Like Taylor Swift’s albums, every dog here tells a story of resilience, reinvention, and love.

🐾 A Note About Hoarding Case Dogs 🐾
These pups often come from environments where human kindness was rare and routine didn’t exist. That means the world can feel new and a little big at first — but with gentle guidance, they open up in the most beautiful ways. Expect slow blinks that turn into tail wags, tentative touches that become full-body wiggles, and hearts that will love you endlessly once they trust you.

🎶 Meet the Pack 🎶
1. Taylor Swift (female)
🌸 The namesake — classic, charming, and ready to begin again. Sweet, sincere, and endlessly loving, Taylor has that wholesome “girl next door” energy. She’s curious about the world and eager to please. Personality: Playful, affectionate, and the perfect first chapter to your love story.

2. Fearless (female)
💛 Courage in a compact package. Fearless has the heart of a dreamer — she’s learning to trust fast and greet each new day with hope. Personality: Energetic, friendly, loves gentle praise and playtime.

3. Speak Now (female)
💜 Soft-spoken at first, but full of surprises once she finds her voice. Speak Now warms up slowly, but when she loves you, she really loves you. Personality: Sweet, loyal, expressive — a listener who’s also ready to sing her own story.

4. Red (male)
❤️ Passionate, goofy, and full of heart. Red wears his emotions on his sleeve — one minute zoomies, the next minute full-body hugs. Personality: Enthusiastic, snuggly, and loves people with his whole heart.

5. 1989 (female)
💎 The ultimate pop star energy. 1989 is confident, outgoing, and totally ready for her city walks and coffee shop cameos. Personality: Social, sassy, and sweet — she’s living her best main-character life.

6. Reputation (male)
🖤 Tough on the outside, soft on the inside. Reputation might seem cool and mysterious, but behind that confident face is the biggest cuddlebug you’ll ever meet. Personality: Loyal, goofy, brave — the definition of a comeback story.

7. Lover (female)
💗 The hopeless romantic.
Lover is all heart — gentle, affectionate, and happiest when pressed against your side. Personality: Snuggly, soft, and ready to fill your home with love songs.

8. Folklore (female)
🌲 The quiet thinker with a poetic soul. Folklore is introspective and gentle. She prefers cozy evenings and soft voices. Personality: Calm, tender, and deeply loyal once she knows you’re her safe place.

9. Evermore (male)
🍂 An old soul with steady eyes and a big heart. Evermore is peaceful and grounding — the kind of dog who reminds you to breathe. Personality: Wise, affectionate, easygoing — perfect for a quiet, loving home.

10. Midnights (female)
💙 The mysterious dreamer. Midnights loves a cozy night in just as much as a moonlit walk. She’s equal parts playful and serene. Personality: Thoughtful, affectionate, and a little magical.

11. Tortured Poets Department (male)
🖋️ A soft-hearted soul with an artistic streak.
This sensitive boy has been through a lot, but he’s ready to turn his pain into poetry — and his poetry into love. Personality: Sweet, soulful, thrives on patience and gentle affection.

12. The Life of a Showgirl (female)
💅 The diva with a heart of gold. A little glam, a little goofy, and totally irresistible — Showgirl knows she’s special, and she’ll make sure you do too. Personality: Confident, funny, affectionate — the life of every room she enters.

Which era are you in?
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Contact info

Pet ID
28162
Contact
Address
2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/new-page-5

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

2975 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook, IL 60062

EMAIL: ADOPT@BORDERTAILSRESCUE.ORG

PHONE: (847)-813-5774

OUR BUSINESS HOURS ARE:

MON: CLOSED

TUES/THURS/FRI: 1:00 PM-7:00 PM

WEDS: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

SAT/SUN: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

LAST APPOINTMENT/WALK-IN IS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE LISTED HOURS

More about this shelter

Border Tails Rescue is a licensed no-kill animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of stray dogs across the world, with a unique focus on Mexico. Border Tails Rescue has a physical shelter facility with dogs on site for viewing everyday. Border Tails Rescue primarily works with rural shelters across the country, including but not limited to TX, AR, AL, LA, KY, IN, and MI on a regular basis as well as CACC, Chicago’s open intake shelter. BTR is Woman-founded by Harleigh Garcia, who was 20 years old at the time. The organization was founded in December of 2019 and Border Tails Rescue is registered with Illinois Secretary of State as a non profit organization. Border Tails Rescue operates entirely on donations and adoption fees.

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