One Tail at a Time

03/21/2025

Our Everyday Adoption Center is open, you guessed it, EVERYDAY! In addition to our Bucktown Adoption Center, you can now find us in the South Loop! Visit the Petsmart at 1101 S Canal (under Whole Foods) to meet adoptable dogs and cats any day!

SAVE THE DATE: We're going to have our Everyday Adoption Center - GRAND OPENING! and we'd love for you to come by and visit the space! Fees will be waived all day Saturday 3/29 and Sunday 3/30 for dogs and cats!

Here are some of the current crew of adoptables at the EAC.

***Please note that tomorrow/Saturday we will be closing BOTH Adoption Centers early (at 3pm!) so our staff can enjoy our Houndstooth Ball!***

03/21/2025

Tomorrow is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Whether you’re joining us in-person or participating in the Silent Auction online, please know you’re making a *huge* difference in the lives of so many deserving pets. Pets like Ludo. 💙

Ludo’s picture instantly spoke to us. Those sweet eyes, the urine skinned fur, his skinny little body. Pets in need like Ludo are why we do what we do - they deserve a second chance and we will do everything we can to give that to them.

Welcome to One Tail, Ludo. We’ve got you.

03/20/2025

Huge “thank you” to the Student Council of Goethe Elementary School who fundraised for us and donated many much needed items from our online wishlist! 💙 We rely heavily on community support for our supply needs at our facilities and in our foster homes, so any time a wishlist donation item is brought in we are thrilled!

See our most urgent needs here: onetail.org/wish-list (we have downloadable wishlists for fundraisers, amazon and chewy wishlists).

Pictured: Teacher Melinda with new bestie, Denise, who is adoptable at our Bucktown Adoption Center!

03/20/2025

Please note our Bucktown Adoption Center and our Everyday Adoption Center will both be closing early at 3pm this Saturday so that our staff can celebrate with us at the Houndstooth Ball! ✨

Pictured: Adoptable Kerwin who is as sweet and silly as he looks 💖

03/19/2025

These cuties and more are available to meet and adopt at our Everyday Adoption Center in the South Loop. We’re open for adoptions, you guessed it - everyday!, inside Petsmart at 1101 S Canal St (located below Whole Foods).

Come by to meet this adorable crew or chat with us about how you can get involved by fostering, volunteering, or donating. 💙

Our GRAND OPENING of this new space is March 29th, more info to come soon!

03/19/2025

Browse and bid to save some lives! The 16th Annual Houndstooth Ball 2025 Silent Auction is lookin’ better than ever!

Check it out and bid from anywhere here! —> https://e.givesmart.com/events/Gsn/i/_Auction/

03/18/2025

Plume and her little raccoon tail are still looking for a forever home! We couldn’t love this sweet sheppy more if we tried. Plume is a total lovebug and enjoys getting pets and belly rubs as much as possible. Her favorite past-time is sitting in her foster mom’s front window and watching the world go by. 💙 She has great household manners and will make her future home so happy!

Plume’s adoption fee has been generously sponsored, too! Check her out at onetail.org

03/17/2025

Left: Lagora at Chicago Animal Care and Control
Right: Lagora at our Adoption center!

We're so grateful to all the volunteers and fosters who make transformations like this happen. From walks, enrichment, sleepovers, field trips and more, volunteers are the lifeline for dogs while in shelters or adoption centers.

Lagora is waiting for an adopter, and while she does she will be supported by a team of wonderful volunteers.

Sign up to become a volunteer with our at home self paced orientation, and help us save more lives!--> onetail.org/volunteer

03/16/2025

Foster fail?? Nah, that's a foster win!

After six months of fostering Uncle Jimmy, his foster family knew he was there to stay. This shy boy received the best gift of all- the time, love, and patience from a foster family that allowed him to thrive. Congrats to Jimmy and fam for making it official!!

Fostering is one of the best ways to find the perfect fit for your family. Not only can you choose which dog or cat you want to foster at OTAT, but we also provide all supplies and a community of support.

Sign up today, take a quick at home orientation, and then fill your home with some love--> onetail.org/foster

03/15/2025

Both of our Adoption Centers are open 11a-6p today and tomorrow! Stop by and meet your new bestie 💙

📍Bucktown Adoption Center (2144 N Wood)
🐶 Lagora, Rigby, Charity, Hadley, Kerwin

📍Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal)
🐶 Lana, Sparrow, Rosa, Puma
🐱 Iris, Earl Grey & Rooibos, Gromit

03/15/2025

Huge congratulations to Choco who finally convinced his foster mom, “What’s one more?” 😇 Choco came to us from Tulum, Mexico in March 2022. He is a sweet, shy guy who gains confidence being around other dogs, so we’re so glad he gets to stay with his pals!

Congrats, Choco! We’re so happy for you, buddy!

03/14/2025

Thanks Fox 32 Chicago for coming by to chat about Sprout and the Grand Opening of our Everyday Adoption Center!

Rescued in horrific condition in the South Deering neighborhood, the Tibetan Mastiff, now named Sprout, has made a remarkable recovery.

03/13/2025

While layoffs and economic struggles continue to be the trend, we want to remind you all that our Pet Mutual Aid program is out providing food, supplies, vaccines, and microchips 365 days a year.

Want to know about our pantries? Have a specific need? Follow our PMA social media or email [email protected] for help.

We also want to remind potential adopters that we have two grants for vet care and training, open to all our adopters experiencing financial hardship. Adopting from us means you have a built in community.

Pet ownership is a privilege that shouldn't be defined by what's in your bank account, but what kind of love you can provide.

Pictured: Dr. Wooten at one of our free pop up veterinary clinics in partnership with Gyrls in the Hood Foundation.

03/13/2025

It’s almost time for our 16th Annual Houndstooth Ball 2025, presented by Ivy Hall Dispensary 🕺🏻🎉! We’re beyond excited to celebrate together with our rescue community. Break out the sparkles and get ready to get lucky - there will be big winnings on the line, both at the event and in our online Houndstooth Ball auction and raffle! ✨

Visit houndstooth25.givesmart.com for info!

03/12/2025

Queen Bea is ready to find her loving home! She was quite sick when she first came to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control. She had a terrible URI, but thanks to our friends at 15/10 Foundation, Queen received the treatment she needed and has made a total 180!

This petite pittie (45lb!) is now adoptable and looking for someone who would love a lapdog 😉 She is good with kids, loves to play with other dogs and enjoys learning! Thanks to our friends at Copilot Dog Training she has already completed the Adult Dog 1 training course and has learned so much. She’s a great gal and we can’t wait to see her find her match.

Visit her full profile and apply to meet her: https://www.onetail.org/available-pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1601666003681%252Fembed%252Fanimal%252FOTAT-A-136094

03/11/2025

We cannot wait to celebrate with you all at our 16th Annual Houndstooth Ball 2025! If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, try to do so soon! Visit houndstooth25.givesmart.com for more info ✨

P.S. Our theme this year is Vintage Vegas - think sparkles! We look forward to celebrating all the lucky ones with you very soon. 💙

03/10/2025

Removing barriers to adoption helps more pets find loving homes!

03/10/2025

Meet Estelle, the ultimate cuddle queen with a heart of gold! This ridiculously smart and affectionate pup is always looking out for her favorite humans. Belly rubs? She’s all in. Snuggle sessions? Absolutely! And let’s talk about that underbite—once you notice her signature pout and little teefs, you’ll be totally smitten.