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].

The mountains called again and we answered. Turns out, the mountains were dogs. Outcome happily accepted.Tonight’s late-...
01/17/2026

The mountains called again and we answered. Turns out, the mountains were dogs. Outcome happily accepted.

Tonight’s late-night edition brings four more mountain-named friends to Oregon from OTAT-WTX (). You could say, like the Cascades, this group covers every elevation.

We summited multiple mountains this week. i.e., fourteen dogs over two New Dog Days. And we couldn’t have done it without fosters, volunteers, and donors — the real backbone of this climb. We’ll share more about them next week after they settle in.

Our first New Dog Day of the year with  has officially wrapped. Puppies Paulina, Aspen, and Rainier are settling into fo...
01/17/2026

Our first New Dog Day of the year with has officially wrapped. Puppies Paulina, Aspen, and Rainier are settling into foster homes after their long travel, already completing their highest climb yet: a full day of flying. They handled it like pros.

Adoption bios for them will be up soon. In the meantime, these pups are getting acquainted with their foster homes and the slower pace that comes after a long journey. Thank you for helping us welcome them.

Meet all of our adoptable dogs --> otatpdx.org/adopt

Francis made you breakfast in bed, choosing cinnamon rolls for emotional support.⁠⁠This sweet bunbun is looking for a ho...
01/16/2026

Francis made you breakfast in bed, choosing cinnamon rolls for emotional support.⁠

This sweet bunbun is looking for a home of his own where he can bake to his heart's content. Mostly carbs, as they help with processing joy and that's of high importance these days.

Adopt Francis to start your days off with something warm and happy.

*Francis: otatpdx.org/dogs/francis

Tonight’s agenda: 10 dogs, 1 harrowing trip, and our first New Dog Day with OTAT-WTX () of 2026.These new arrivals touch...
01/16/2026

Tonight’s agenda: 10 dogs, 1 harrowing trip, and our first New Dog Day with OTAT-WTX () of 2026.

These new arrivals touched down in Portland and immediately began the important work of acclimating to the Pacific Northwest. Aptly named after mountains, peaks, and summits... it just ✨ feels right ✨ that they’re here.

Huge thanks to OTAT-WTX, our volunteers, fosters, members and donors who makes nights like this possible. These little mountains of floof are officially starting their next ascent: the Good Life.

Swipe through for New Dog Day happiness and your first look at our latest crew.

First photo: Figgy has a question.Second photo: Fitz has several.
01/16/2026

First photo: Figgy has a question.
Second photo: Fitz has several.

Rooibos is wasting no time enjoying this winter sunshine.⁠He feels cute. Definitely won’t delete later.
01/15/2026

Rooibos is wasting no time enjoying this winter sunshine.⁠
He feels cute. Definitely won’t delete later.

Pear Tree has been smiling like this all day, which usually means one thing: New Dog Day is approaching.⁠⁠We’ve got new ...
01/15/2026

Pear Tree has been smiling like this all day, which usually means one thing: New Dog Day is approaching.⁠

We’ve got new arrivals coming Thursday and Friday, and we’ll be welcoming them live in our Instagram stories. Pear Tree recommends watching. He’s never wrong.

Rooibos has arrived and is officially decompressing in foster.⁠⁠Sweet. Spunky. Resilient. Small but mighty. Big muppet e...
01/14/2026

Rooibos has arrived and is officially decompressing in foster.⁠

Sweet. Spunky. Resilient. Small but mighty. Big muppet energy.⁠

His foster says he’s a little gentleman who’s settling in nicely. More intel soon, and early vibes have us excited to share more.

The first photo is Brad the day he arrived.⁠The second and third photos are in his foster home.⁠⁠Fostering gives dogs li...
01/13/2026

The first photo is Brad the day he arrived.⁠
The second and third photos are in his foster home.⁠

Fostering gives dogs like Brad the chance to decompress, settle in, and start feeling safe while they wait for adopters. If you’ve been thinking about fostering, Brad would like you to know it matters more than you think.

Learn about fostering: otatpdx.org/foster

In case you need a reason to melt today, baby Fitz would like to show you his airplane jammies. Just a guy in pajamas, m...
01/13/2026

In case you need a reason to melt today, baby Fitz would like to show you his airplane jammies. Just a guy in pajamas, minding his business.⁠

He's been cleared for cuteness and is available via our Worth the Wait List. Then go ahead and order yourself a matching set.

*Fitz adoption bio: otatpdx.org/dogs/fitz
*Worth the Wait List: otatpdx.org/worth-the-wait-list

Last week, Will was back with us and available again. This week, Will headed off to the Good Life—that didn't take long ...
01/13/2026

Last week, Will was back with us and available again. This week, Will headed off to the Good Life—that didn't take long at all! ⁠

While Will’s journey included a brief plot twist, he ended up exactly where he's meant to be. Welcoming dogs back and trying again is all part of the process, and we're committed to seeing dogs through whatever it takes.⁠

Good endings make room for new beginnings, so New Dog Days are coming this Thursday and Friday. We’ll share their arrivals in our stories.

Figgy is here to start your week off right with a very boopable moo-cow snoot.⁠⁠He arrived last week and is already prov...
01/12/2026

Figgy is here to start your week off right with a very boopable moo-cow snoot.⁠

He arrived last week and is already proving himself to be extremely soft and extremely cute. His fosters say he carries his toys around with his tail wagging.⁠ Swoon.

The nose is spotted. The nose is confident. The nose is available for adoption to boop for yourself in perpetuity.

Further Figgy materials are available here: otatpdx.org/dogs/figgy

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5132 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR
97213

Opening Hours

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

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+15032985006

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