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One Tail at a Time

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

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!

Contact
Phone
Address
2144 N Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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Adoptable pets at One Tail at a Time

We'll also keep you updated on Horchata's adoption status with email updates.
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Horchata

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoodle

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Honey

Shar Pei

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pandi's adoption status with email updates.
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Pandi

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Martha's adoption status with email updates.
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Martha

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charity's adoption status with email updates.
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Charity

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fran's adoption status with email updates.
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Fran

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Questions?
Dog inquiries –> adopt@onetail.org
Cat inquiries –> cats@onetail.org
Bunny and Guinea Pig inquiries –> critters@onetail.org

Adoption application

https://www.onetail.org/apply-to-adopt/

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We'll also keep you updated on SAMPSON's adoption status with email updates.
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SAMPSON

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alfalfa's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfalfa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Munster, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvey

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Male, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beach Boy Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Beach Boy Toby

Exotic

Male, Young
Lyons, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Angel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Meesha's adoption status with email updates.
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Meesha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Westville, IN

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