TAILS Humane Society

Animal shelter in DeKalb, Illinois

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2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Adoptable Pets at TAILS Humane Society

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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos

DeKalb, IL

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(when grown) -
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Muscat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Pinot Grigio

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Lucy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Rajah

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 10 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Holly Holly

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Poppy Poppy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Heather Heather

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

DeKalb, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Shelter FAQs

Our mission: Saving the lives of companion animals through rescue, adoption and spay/neuter; advocating for pets in our region. TAILS Humane Society is a limited admission animal shelter providing a safe haven for almost 2,400 animals each year. We are committed to providing each animal the time and medical care they need to have their best chance at adoption. TAILS was established in 1999 by a group of local animal advocates dedicated to bringing a comprehensive animal shelter to DeKalb. We operated out of an old farmhouse until 2005 when we cut the ribbon on our Barber Greene facility. In 2009, we opened our low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic providing quality, affordable sterilization services to the public. We continue to grow and strengthen our programs and service as we continue to save lives.
Chicagoland area

Additional adoption info

Here’s what to expect when you arrive at TAILS:

A staff member will ask you what sort of pet you are looking for and then will provide you with information about specific pets that appear to be a good fit for your family, taking into consideration such factors as: kids, level of activity, your pet experience, other animals currently in the home, etc. You will be encouraged to interact with the pet or pets of your choice in a private visiting room. We believe that bringing a new pet into your home is an important decision so you’ll have plenty of time to make your decision without feeling rushed. Staff and volunteers will be available throughout this time to answer any questions you may have. Once you’ve made your choice, an adoption counselor will review the adoption contract with you.

You’ll pay the adoption fee. Then you’ll take your new family member home with you!

An animal can be put on hold in person at the TAILS facility during regular adoption hours.

Pets at shelters and rescues near TAILS Humane Society

Renko Rescue

Kendall County, PLANO, IL 60545

Kat And Kritters Foundation

109 W Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL 60520

Howlin 4 Help Rescue, NFP

PO Box 562, Somonauk, IL 60552

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Vin Diesel

Chihuahua

Male, Senior

Hinckley, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Junie

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 mos

Genoa, IL

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Iggy

Paso Fino

Male, Adult

Maple Park, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Medium
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No Details Provided
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Animal Charities in DeKalb, IL

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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