Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue

Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs. Your support helps us save lives! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts & paws.

Please send all mail and monetary donations to our PO Box at 2364 Essington Rd, Joliet 60435, Box 268. Your support helps us tremendously in providing a loving & healthy safe haven for the dogs we rescue until their forever homes are found.

📣 My Giving Circle Update — We’re Holding Strong! 🐾Thanks to your incredible support, Hopeful Tails is currently ranked ...
12/24/2025

📣 My Giving Circle Update — We’re Holding Strong! 🐾

Thanks to your incredible support, Hopeful Tails is currently ranked #160 with 1,361 votes on My Giving Circle! 💛

Every single vote and donation helps boost our visibility and gives our rescue dogs a better chance at receiving grant funding — which means more food, care and second chances for the pups who need it most.

If you haven’t voted yet (or can vote again), it’s quick, free, and makes a real difference:
👉 Vote here: https://mygivingcircle.org/hopeful-tails-animal-rescue.

Thank you for supporting Hopeful Tails and helping us continue our mission. 🐶✨

Elf Frosty’s final task: Inspecting goodies from Santa so our pups feel the love tomorrow! So many toys, treats and cozy...
12/24/2025

Elf Frosty’s final task: Inspecting goodies from Santa so our pups feel the love tomorrow! So many toys, treats and cozy comforts. 🎄❤️

Wishing you a warm and joyful Christmas Eve!✨

Sweet and Still Waiting — LuAnn’s Turn Is Coming 💗LuAnn is one of those dogs who quietly waits, hoping her person will f...
12/23/2025

Sweet and Still Waiting — LuAnn’s Turn Is Coming 💗

LuAnn is one of those dogs who quietly waits, hoping her person will find her. She may be a little shy when meeting new people, but give her a bit of time, and you’ll quickly see just how loving and loyal she truly is. 💕

At 5 years old, this beautiful Boxer mix (about 45 lbs) has so much to offer. She’s already got the basics down and is happiest when she’s part of your everyday life. Once she feels comfortable, LuAnn blossoms into a playful, affectionate girl who loves her people with her whole heart. 🐾

✨ A few things to love about LuAnn:
• House-trained and crate-trained
• Easy on a leash and great in the car
• Dog-friendly and would love a canine companion
• Enjoys playtime, outdoor adventures and cozy cuddle sessions

LuAnn would do best in a home with adults (good with teens and older) who can give her patience, reassurance and plenty of love as she settles in. In return, she’ll be your steady companion, your couch buddy and your biggest fan.

She’s been waiting so patiently — could this be the week her forever family sees her? 🏡💖

📧 Email [email protected]
to apply and set up a time to meet LuAnn. Let’s help this sweet girl finally find the home she deserves. 🐶✨

Elf Frosty built himself a cozy snow fort….and now he’s guarding it with pure puppy magic ❄️🐶🎄Permission to enter grante...
12/23/2025

Elf Frosty built himself a cozy snow fort….and now he’s guarding it with pure puppy magic ❄️🐶🎄Permission to enter granted with treats and belly rubs only. 💙✨

Happy tails to Gingerbread, Fancy, Buddy, Foxy Lady, Bells, Enchanted and Lulu, as well as Star and Elf (not pictured)! ...
12/23/2025

Happy tails to Gingerbread, Fancy, Buddy, Foxy Lady, Bells, Enchanted and Lulu, as well as Star and Elf (not pictured)! 🛣️❤️

Interested in adopting a new best friend of your own? 🤗 View all our adoptable dogs' bios and more photos on our website: https://hopefultailsanimalrescue.org/adopt/.

Today’s the Day — Christmas Meal Donations Drop Off Begins! 🐾🎄Good morning! Today we’re kicking off Christmas meal donat...
12/23/2025

Today’s the Day — Christmas Meal Donations Drop Off Begins! 🐾🎄

Good morning! Today we’re kicking off Christmas meal donations for our pups, and we’d love your help making their holiday extra special. 💛🐶

If you’re able to stop by, we’re collecting:
🍗 Plain chicken (no seasoning)
🥩 Plain ground beef (no seasoning)
🥣 Yogurt (plain or flavored)
🦴 Hard toys for special Christmas treats
🍪 Optional goodies for our amazing staff (cookies, donuts, etc.)

📌 Please keep all food unseasoned and separated into zip-loc bags.

📍 Drop-off TODAY, Dec. 23
⏰ 9:30am–12:30pm | 5:30–8pm
📍 2303 Oak Leaf St., Joliet

Your generosity helps us give our pups a holiday filled with love, comfort and full bellies. Thank you for being part of their Christmas joy! 🎅🐾❤️

Winter Wonderland Bingo is Almost Here! 🎉❄️Join us for a cozy winter night filled with bingo, fun and wagging tails on F...
12/23/2025

Winter Wonderland Bingo is Almost Here! 🎉❄️

Join us for a cozy winter night filled with bingo, fun and wagging tails on Friday, January 9, 2026! Our Winter Wonderland Bingo fundraiser is the perfect excuse to get out, have fun and support rescue dogs. 🐶💙

✨ Doors open at 6:30pm | Bingo starts at 7:00pm
✨ $30 includes one card per game, food and water/pop
✨ Additional cards available for purchase
✨ 18+ event — all attendees must be 18 or older
✨ Puppy appearances throughout the night!

📍 2303 Oak Leaf St., Joliet

🎟️ Reserve your spot here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnR3Z8tXb8puBc3IBiY29vle0gxsJGwXHuDRJLasVYvE85iA/viewform

Grab your friends and come support Hopeful Tails — every game helps our dogs! 🐾✨

Our donation ask of the week is...Items listed on tags from our Giving Tree or our Amazon Wish List! 🎄🎁 Just three more ...
12/22/2025

Our donation ask of the week is...

Items listed on tags from our Giving Tree or our Amazon Wish List! 🎄🎁 Just three more days 'til Christmas! Please stop by our rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf St, Joliet, IL, during our staffed hours (in the comments below) to view the tags with our most needed items, or shop our Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BP2TTBAV3CNX/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex.

Thank you!! ❤️🙏🐶

So much kindness in a few boxes. 🎁🐶 Thanks to everyone who shopped the Wags to Whiskers Pets Giving Tree, we received FO...
12/22/2025

So much kindness in a few boxes. 🎁🐶 Thanks to everyone who shopped the Wags to Whiskers Pets Giving Tree, we received FOUR boxes of donations — pictured is just part of what was collected! We’re beyond grateful for this amazing support. 💛

Let’s Make Christmas Extra Special for Our Rescue Dogs 🐾🎅The holidays are all about sharing love — and we’re hoping to s...
12/22/2025

Let’s Make Christmas Extra Special for Our Rescue Dogs 🐾🎅

The holidays are all about sharing love — and we’re hoping to share a special Christmas meal with the pups in our care. With your help, we can give them something delicious (and safe!) to enjoy on Christmas. 💛

We’re looking for donations of:
🍗 Plain chicken (no seasoning)
🥩 Plain ground beef (no seasoning)
🥣 Yogurt (plain or flavored)
🦴 Hard toys for enrichment and fun
🍩 Sweet treats for our amazing staff (cookies, donuts or similar goodies!)

Please remember:
• No seasoning on any food
• Please portion food into zip-loc bags

📍 Drop-off Date & Times:
🗓️ Tuesday, Dec. 23
⏰ 9:30am–12:30pm | 5:30–8pm
📍 2303 Oak Leaf St., Joliet

Thank you for helping us bring comfort, joy and a little extra holiday magic to the dogs who need it most. 🎄🐶

Standing up high, Elf Frosty ensures our staff gives meds to those who need them. He understands that it's important to ...
12/22/2025

Standing up high, Elf Frosty ensures our staff gives meds to those who need them. He understands that it's important to keep his furry friends happy and healthy! ❤️‍🩹

Help Us Serve a Special Christmas Meal for Our Pups! 🐾🎄This Christmas, we’d love to treat the dogs in our care to a spec...
12/21/2025

Help Us Serve a Special Christmas Meal for Our Pups! 🐾🎄

This Christmas, we’d love to treat the dogs in our care to a special holiday meal — and we’re inviting our amazing community to help make it happen. ❤️🐶

We’re collecting the following items to prepare Christmas meals and treats for our pups:
🍗 Chicken (plain, no seasoning)
🥩 Ground beef (plain, no seasoning)
🥣 Yogurt (plain or flavored)
🦴 Hard toys to enjoy as special treats
🍪 Treats for our hardworking staff (cookies, donuts or any goodies you’d like to share!)

Important notes:
• All food must be unseasoned
• Please separate items into zip-loc bags

Drop-off Date & Times:
Tuesday, December 23
⏰ 9:30am–12:30pm | 5:30–8pm

📍 Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue
2303 Oak Leaf St.
Joliet, IL

Your generosity helps us make the holidays brighter for the pups who are waiting for their forever homes — and for the staff who care for them every day. Thank you for being part of their Christmas magic. 🎄❤️🐾

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2303 Oak Leaf Street
Joliet, IL
60436

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 12:30pm
5pm - 8pm

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