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TAILS Humane Society

Animal shelter in DeKalb, IL

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.

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Address
2250 Barber Greene Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
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Meet their adoptable pets

2250 Barber Greene Road

DeKalb, IL 60115

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at TAILS Humane Society

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Winter's adoption status with email updates.
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Winter

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cappuccino's adoption status with email updates.
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Cappuccino

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Latte's adoption status with email updates.
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Latte

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hollister's adoption status with email updates.
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Hollister

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Caroline's adoption status with email updates.
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Caroline

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 5 mos
DeKalb, IL

Shelter FAQs

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 & rescues near TAILS Humane Society

Midwest Rescue of Illinois, Inc

Post Office Box 95534,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

Crede's Cause

Genoa City, WI 53128

Grundy County Animal Control

310 E DuPont Road,
Morris, IL 60450

We'll also keep you updated on Fury JuM aka Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Fury JuM aka Rocky

Doberman Pinscher/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brandon's adoption status with email updates.
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Brandon

Mastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Rock Falls, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gigi

Plott Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mimi's adoption status with email updates.
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Mimi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ryder's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryder

Pointer

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Desiree's adoption status with email updates.
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Desiree

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female 4 yrs 6 mos
Oak Pak, IL

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