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Traveling Tails Dog Rescue Dog rescue in Palos Heights, IL

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue is dedicated to being an active voice for abandoned, abused and neglected dogs. We have one goal of providing the best life possible for as many dogs as we can. We help them find forever homes that will provide them with compassion, love and a quality life. Our hope is that as many dogs as possible may have a safe and loving home.

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Palos Heights, IL 60463
Donation PayPal address: donations@ttdr.org Venmo address: @travelingtailsdogrescue
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Adoptable pets at Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pilot's adoption status with email updates.
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Pilot

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dollee's adoption status with email updates.
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Dollee

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Amy's adoption status with email updates.
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Amy

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Captain's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cajun's adoption status with email updates.
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Cajun

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zeke's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeke

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
Palos Heights, IL

Rescue FAQs

IL, IN, OH, WI, MI, Midwest, WA DC, East Coast

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Some of the pets we list may be on their way to the USA or to our rescue soon.

We are sorry but at this time, we cannot adopt to the following states due to state laws: CT, NH, MA, ME and RI

Adoption application

https://goo.gl/forms/GquNsR3LsaGGRdNa2

Pets at shelters & rescues near Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Anti-Cruelty

510 N LaSalle,
Chicago, IL 60654

P.A.W.S. (Peoples Animal Welfare Society) of Tinley Park

8301 West 191st Street,
Tinley Park, IL 60487

The Heavenly Orphans Project

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

Labrador Retriever/Carolina Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Hoffman Estataes, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Gary, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Teela's adoption status with email updates.
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Teela

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Vernon Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Chicago, IL

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