Mouth Guard is living in a foster home - fill out a quick adoption survey to learn more and schedule an intro.
Mouth Guard is:
Neutered/Spayed: Not yet! They are scheduled to be sterilized on 12/4/25, and will go home with an additional contract including $150 refundable deposit if adopted before that date.
Up to date on vaccines: They are still receiving the core puppy vaccine series and will need additional vaccines after adoption to reach full immunization
Microchipped: Yes! Our microchips will automatically register when an adoption is finalized
More about Mouth Guard:
Housebroken: Working on it! They have been doing well when on a consistent routine, and because of their young age, needs frequent potty breaks.
Crate trained: Working on it and doing well so far!
Leash walking: They are still new to leash walking, as a young pup, so will need to keep working on this!
Dog social: Yes!
Cat social: Unknown
Kid friendly: Unknown, but we suspect they'd do well with respectful kids, given their young age
Mouth Guard likes:
- Exploring!
- Playtime!
- Cuddle time with their person
Mouth Guard is a precious little pup who recently arrived from our Arkansas rescue partner. They are playful and fun, and love to learn and use their brain too! They are still learning all about the big new world around them, and would love an adopter who is ready for all the stages that puppyhood and being an adolescent brings.
OTAT requires that all dogs 6 months and under be enrolled in a positive reinforcement training program within 2 weeks of their adoption at their adopter's expense. A $150 refundable deposit will be collected at the time of adoption, and refunded upon receipt of proof of enrollment in a positive reinforcement training program.
Mouth Guard's adoption fee is $350, and this little pup is excited to grow up in their forever home!
Mouth Guard is living in a foster home - fill out a quick adoption survey to learn more and schedule an intro.
Mouth Guard is:
Neutered/Spayed: Not yet! They are scheduled to be sterilized on 12/4/25, and will go home with an additional contract including $150 refundable deposit if adopted before that date.
Up to date on vaccines: They are still receiving the core puppy vaccine series and will need additional vaccines after adoption to reach full immunization
Microchipped: Yes! Our microchips will automatically register when an adoption is finalized
More about Mouth Guard:
Housebroken: Working on it! They have been doing well when on a consistent routine, and because of their young age, needs frequent potty breaks.
Crate trained: Working on it and doing well so far!
Leash walking: They are still new to leash walking, as a young pup, so will need to keep working on this!
Dog social: Yes!
Cat social: Unknown
Kid friendly: Unknown, but we suspect they'd do well with respectful kids, given their young age
Mouth Guard likes:
- Exploring!
- Playtime!
- Cuddle time with their person
Mouth Guard is a precious little pup who recently arrived from our Arkansas rescue partner. They are playful and fun, and love to learn and use their brain too! They are still learning all about the big new world around them, and would love an adopter who is ready for all the stages that puppyhood and being an adolescent brings.
OTAT requires that all dogs 6 months and under be enrolled in a positive reinforcement training program within 2 weeks of their adoption at their adopter's expense. A $150 refundable deposit will be collected at the time of adoption, and refunded upon receipt of proof of enrollment in a positive reinforcement training program.
Mouth Guard's adoption fee is $350, and this little pup is excited to grow up in their forever home!
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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