Bio: Silica is truly the little engine that could— and did! From the minute you wake up to the second you climb into bed, this sweet boy wants to be right there with you. He’s not just affectionate…he’s devoted! He’s your shadow, your tiny WFH supervisor, your built-in best friend. No matter what’s going on, he’s happiest simply being near you: curled in your lap, snoozing at your feet, or trotting over the second you call (and yes, we’re convinced he’s learned his name and the variety of nicknames we’ve invented for him). Silica’s favorite place in the world is wherever you are.
Despite his small stature, Silica has got the best set of lungs you’ve ever heard. He is a proud social eater who refuses to dine alone, and the enthusiastic little squeaks and SCREEEAMS he makes for dinner are honestly part of his charm. And in case you’re wondering, he puts those lungs to good use purring, too.
After a tough start including a hospital stay for an upper respiratory infection and some early struggles that left him a bit bowlegged, Silica has blossomed into the strongest, sweetest boy. With steady meals, sunshine, and love, he’s grown healthier every day and has grown out of his wobble-walk! The slight bow in his legs never slowed him down though… when you call, he comes running!
Silica is resilient, affectionate, and full of loud determination. More than anything, he wants to be your bestie. And when he finds his forever person, he will love them endlessly with his whole tiny, grateful heart!"
Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introductions
Cat sociability: Yes! With proper introductions
Kid sociability: Possibly with proper introductions
Likes: "- Chin scratchies
- Mouse toys
- Staying within 6” of you at all times
- Talking to anyone who will listen
- Proving his haters wrong
- Any and all wet food "
Dislikes: "- Being held like a baby
- Sharing his wet food "
The adoption fee is $150. All cats are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
Bio: Silica is truly the little engine that could— and did! From the minute you wake up to the second you climb into bed, this sweet boy wants to be right there with you. He’s not just affectionate…he’s devoted! He’s your shadow, your tiny WFH supervisor, your built-in best friend. No matter what’s going on, he’s happiest simply being near you: curled in your lap, snoozing at your feet, or trotting over the second you call (and yes, we’re convinced he’s learned his name and the variety of nicknames we’ve invented for him). Silica’s favorite place in the world is wherever you are.
Despite his small stature, Silica has got the best set of lungs you’ve ever heard. He is a proud social eater who refuses to dine alone, and the enthusiastic little squeaks and SCREEEAMS he makes for dinner are honestly part of his charm. And in case you’re wondering, he puts those lungs to good use purring, too.
After a tough start including a hospital stay for an upper respiratory infection and some early struggles that left him a bit bowlegged, Silica has blossomed into the strongest, sweetest boy. With steady meals, sunshine, and love, he’s grown healthier every day and has grown out of his wobble-walk! The slight bow in his legs never slowed him down though… when you call, he comes running!
Silica is resilient, affectionate, and full of loud determination. More than anything, he wants to be your bestie. And when he finds his forever person, he will love them endlessly with his whole tiny, grateful heart!"
Dog sociability: Possibly with proper introductions
Cat sociability: Yes! With proper introductions
Kid sociability: Possibly with proper introductions
Likes: "- Chin scratchies
- Mouse toys
- Staying within 6” of you at all times
- Talking to anyone who will listen
- Proving his haters wrong
- Any and all wet food "
Dislikes: "- Being held like a baby
- Sharing his wet food "
The adoption fee is $150. 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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