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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!

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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 Goji Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Goji Berry

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Caramel's adoption status with email updates.
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Caramel

Golden Retriever/Doberman Pinscher

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juergen's adoption status with email updates.
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Juergen

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 9 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 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Nilla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sid's adoption status with email updates.
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Sid

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 8 mos
Chicago, IL

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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 Snowcap's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowcap

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Betty Spaghetti's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty Spaghetti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pike's adoption status with email updates.
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Pike

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Salt (bonded with Pepper)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Salt (bonded with Pepper)

Chinchilla, American/Mini Rex

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gopher's adoption status with email updates.
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Gopher

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GUS's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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GUS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Elgin, IL

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