One Tail at a Time PDX

One Tail at a Time PDX One Tail at a Time - PDX is a 501c3 all breed, no-kill, foster based dog rescue in Portland, OR. Looking for your forever pup? Want to become a foster home?
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One Tail at a Time is a no-kill all breed dog rescue that started in Chicago, Illinois in 2008. In 2014 we began working with seasoned dog rescue volunteers to begin saving dogs and assisting our community in Portland, Oregon. Email: [email protected].

While Francis didn’t get adopted today, his sister Agatha, who’s also available, was just glad she wasn’t asked to come ...
01/04/2026

While Francis didn’t get adopted today, his sister Agatha, who’s also available, was just glad she wasn’t asked to come into the office. Her weekend plans include this and only this. Adopt Aggie if your Saturday night looks the same.

OTATpdx.org/adopt

If your New Year's resolution includes petting more dogs and maybe even adopting one, come meet Francis tomorrow, Saturd...
01/03/2026

If your New Year's resolution includes petting more dogs and maybe even adopting one, come meet Francis tomorrow, Saturday 1/3 at our Adoption Center 10am-4pm. This people and dog social guy is the perfect medium size and blend of chill and playful. His only request is to not share a home with kids younger than teenagers. Let's keep up the new year momentum of embracing fresh starts and setting positive intentions. Fingers crossed for you, Franky!

Ok 2026, we see what you did for Billie. Nominating Sacramento next for your magic! ⁠⁠This sweet guy thrives in a small ...
01/02/2026

Ok 2026, we see what you did for Billie. Nominating Sacramento next for your magic! ⁠
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This sweet guy thrives in a small world that is maintained impeccably. He loves soft toys, napping with his foster dad (though he'll settle for anywhere and can get comfy everywhere). We're also not convinced he *isn't* just a Lambie come to life. To maintain his zen, Buddy doesn't love new people, noises, other animals, or disturbances in general, but what he lacks in extroversion he more than makes up for with the best hugs. Once he knows you and chooses you and initiates them, of course. ⁠ ⁠
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Universe (and internet) -- do your thing!

IT WORKED!! Billie’s intention of being adopted in the new year has already come true, making her our very first Happy T...
01/02/2026

IT WORKED!! Billie’s intention of being adopted in the new year has already come true, making her our very first Happy Tails of 2026. After being back with us since September, this is the best kickoff to the year we could have imagined. Good girl, Billie! 🥹

Happy New Year! For the first order of business in 2026: Save the date for Bone Ball. The best dog party is back this ye...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! For the first order of business in 2026: Save the date for Bone Ball. The best dog party is back this year on Saturday, May 16th. We hope to see you there!

And get ready for a whole lot of dogs in 2026.❣️

Billie taking a moment to reflect and then look ahead, quietly manifesting a home of her own.✨⁠⁠If your vision for 2026 ...
01/01/2026

Billie taking a moment to reflect and then look ahead, quietly manifesting a home of her own.✨⁠
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If your vision for 2026 also includes a loyal companion who loves deeply and shows up with her whole heart, your girl is already here waiting. ⁠
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Whoever you're looking for, start the new year off with a new best friend -> otatpdx.org/adopt.

Our community is amazing at finding a way to say yes to just *one* more. Mr. Bacon Beans here is that one more and our o...
12/31/2025

Our community is amazing at finding a way to say yes to just *one* more. Mr. Bacon Beans here is that one more and our official last pup of 2025.

This sweet guy was found tied up at a vet's office on a holiday when they were closed. When his microchip hit a dead end, we were contacted to help. His original guardians were eventually reached and decided it was best for him to be surrendered to our care.

Beans has suffered a life of chronic ear infections due to the cropping he received before being originally adopted. Needing to be sedated in order to get his ears cleaned, we learned that he will likely need a Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) surgery. This will remove the entire vertical and horizontal ear canals, which, due to the damage from chronic ear infections, is now his best bet at a better quality of life.

We can only say yes to Beans and dogs like him with your help. Give one last tax deductible gift of the year so that he can get the care he needs to be free from pain for life -- and to ensure he is never without a safe place to land again.

Welcome to OTAT, BB. You and your poor little ears will be feeling better in no time.

One year ago, we set intentions for 2025. Our goal: to save 400 dogs. We weren't sure we were going to meet it; we just ...
12/31/2025

One year ago, we set intentions for 2025. Our goal: to save 400 dogs. We weren't sure we were going to meet it; we just knew we wanted to best last year's 292. And we knew that more dogs would be saved simply by trying. So, try we did. And something incredible happened...
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Our community stepped up, too. Foster homes said yes. Volunteers became Adoption Leads. Our Adoption Center blossomed and was busier than ever with New Dog Days, Vet Wellness Exams, All Tails Adoption Events, Puppy Yoga, and No-Appointment Dog Introductions.⁠
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Y'all came through, supporting us in welcoming *426* dogs to the Good Life this year. THANK YOU!! We proved we can accomplish more than we even know is possible when we work together and just try.💫

Turtledove isn't the only one still resting from the holidays. Our Adoption Center remains closed while our team takes a...
12/28/2025

Turtledove isn't the only one still resting from the holidays. Our Adoption Center remains closed while our team takes a much needed, well earned pause. We’ll be back on January 2nd, rested, and recharged, and ready for more Good Life moments!

Until then, we’re taking notes from Turtledove and honoring a very nap-forward start to the week. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of puppy toe beans to hold y’all over. And while you’re here, feel free to browse our adoptable dogs during Home for the Holidays until Dec. 31st.

*Adoptable dogs: otatpdx.org/adopt

Nancy is catching up on sleep after Santa came to town. No notes from the day, no plans for the weekend; just some well-...
12/27/2025

Nancy is catching up on sleep after Santa came to town. No notes from the day, no plans for the weekend; just some well-earned rest while she recalibrates from festive to functional. And honestly, same.

*Nancy has been adopted!

Kevin McCallister got exactly what he wished for and wasn't home alone on Christmas after all. This baby found his famil...
12/27/2025

Kevin McCallister got exactly what he wished for and wasn't home alone on Christmas after all. This baby found his family and made it official just in time. We hope that for all our dogs, and are making it easier with Home for the Holidays specialty adoption fees running until the end of the year. Start 2026 with a new best friend like Kevin here. Good boy, bud. 💙

When all was done and the night settled in,⁠Karl sat by the fire with a satisfied grin.⁠Because sometimes the best part,...
12/25/2025

When all was done and the night settled in,⁠
Karl sat by the fire with a satisfied grin.⁠
Because sometimes the best part, this much is true
Is warmth, quiet moments, and nothing to do. ✨

A very special thanks to those fostering over the holidays. It allows dogs like Karl to wait for Santa in a home while also waiting for his adopters.

*otatpdx.org/dogs/karl

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5132 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR
97213

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Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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