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Border Tails Rescue

Dog shelter in Northbrook, IL

Border Tails Rescue is a licensed no-kill animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of stray dogs across the world, with a unique focus on Mexico. Border Tails Rescue has a physical shelter facility with dogs on site for viewing everyday. Border Tails Rescue primarily works with rural shelters across the country, including but not limited to TX, AR, AL, LA, KY, IN, and MI on a regular basis as well as CACC, Chicago’s open intake shelter. BTR is Woman-founded by Harleigh Garcia, who was 20 years old at the time. The organization was founded in December of 2019 and Border Tails Rescue is registered with Illinois Secretary of State as a non profit organization. Border Tails Rescue operates entirely on donations and adoption fees.

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Address
2975 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
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2975 Milwaukee Ave

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Adoptable pets at Border Tails Rescue

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

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Griswold's adoption status with email updates.
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Griswold

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beanie Baby HW+'s adoption status with email updates.
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Beanie Baby HW+

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pongo's adoption status with email updates.
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Pongo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizzy

French Bulldog

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female 2 yrs 7 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bada's adoption status with email updates.
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Bada

Border Collie

Male, 4 yrs
Northbrook, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicagoland Area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/new-page-5

Adoption application

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/adoption-application-for-dogs

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Saved and Trained!

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Hammond, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost *Bonded with Binx*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost *Bonded with Binx*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Glenview, IL
We'll also keep you updated on REGINA's adoption status with email updates.
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REGINA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sputnik & Noodle (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sputnik & Noodle (bonded pair)

New Zealand

Male, Young
Montgomery, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Malcolm's adoption status with email updates.
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Malcolm

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kris Kringle's adoption status with email updates.
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Kris Kringle

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Burlington, WI

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