One Tail at a Time

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One Tail at a Time ("OTAT") is a Chicago based animal rescue that aims to end pet homelessness by making pet ownership a joyful and accessible experience for all.

Today we welcomed an amazing group of sweet dogs from Texas and many will be heading to Urban Pooch Adoption Event: Waiv...
08/05/2026

Today we welcomed an amazing group of sweet dogs from Texas and many will be heading to Urban Pooch Adoption Event: Waived Adoption Fees! 🎉💙

Stay tuned to our website as profiles will be going up in the next few day and come by 5400 N Damen from 1-5pm this Saturday to see if you find a match!

Thanks to the ASPCA, all adoption fees are waived for this event for all dogs and puppies!

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Chad says "nice to meet ya!!"This sweet and silly hound boy is currently adoptable at our Bucktown Adoption Center and c...
08/05/2026

Chad says "nice to meet ya!!"

This sweet and silly hound boy is currently adoptable at our Bucktown Adoption Center and can't wait to meet ya. He has great household manners and enjoys playing with other dogs outside the home.

As houndy dogs tend to be, Chad is very food motivated and loves to learn, making him a fun dog to train! When it's time to relax, he's all about snuggles and belly rubs. He can also be quite talkative, sharing his signature "awoo"s whenever something is on his mind (see video).

Stop by our Bucktown Adoption Center (2144 N Wood St) to meet adoptable dogs today and stop by our PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal) to meet adoptable dogs and cats!

As always, all bios are listed on onetail.org/available-pets and if any questions come up, simply send us a note at [email protected] and we're happy to help :)

Huge “thank you!” to everyone who donated to get us restocked on essentials! We are officially covered on dog kibble for...
08/04/2026

Huge “thank you!” to everyone who donated to get us restocked on essentials! We are officially covered on dog kibble for now and doing well with other dog items. However, our cat & critter friends could use a boost! 🐈🐹

We’re still in need of more:
- Cat dry food
- Wet kitten food
- Litter
- Litter boxes and cat carriers
- Hay for our rabbits and guinea pigs

How to donate:
Shop our Amazon or Chewy wishlists here! —> onetail.org/wish-list

Bring items to our Bucktown Adoption Center anytime during our open hours Wednesday - Sunday! We rake gently used items and unopened pet food, so if you have your own items you’d like to donate from this list, please feel free!

Thank you so much!!!

Pictured: Bedlam & Mayhem, adopt this pair! 🐱🐱

This Saturday is Urban Pooch Adoption Event: Waived Adoption Fees! Come by and see us at 5400 N Damen Avenue and meet ou...
08/04/2026

This Saturday is Urban Pooch Adoption Event: Waived Adoption Fees! Come by and see us at 5400 N Damen Avenue and meet our adoptable dogs and puppies - all with waived adoption fees!

We're confirming the attendee list and will be posting in the event page as dogs are set to attend! For now, we recommend submitting our adoption survey if you intend to stop by on Saturday as it helps our matchmakers know which dog would be a good fit for your lifestyle!

Visit onetail.org to submit our survey and to view all current adoptables (many more profiles going up later this week!)

Pictured: Adoptable dude, Parade, who is currently ready to meet you at our PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal St)!

The difference a foster home can make is truly so special and something we will never get tired of seeing!This is sweet ...
08/03/2026

The difference a foster home can make is truly so special and something we will never get tired of seeing!

This is sweet gal, Zellie. She's only about 7 months old and arrived from Morning Meadow Animal Rescue in late June. Zellie was found as a stray in a Walmart parking lot and thanks to MMAR, her life is going to be only good things from here on out!

When Zellie arrived she was very shut down. She was scared to leave her crate or even sniff in her foster's backyard. It took several weeks, but Zellie has made huge progress and is now zooming in the backyard with her foster sibling (OTAT Alumni Tillie!)

Zellie is adoptable and looking for her loving home! She would love a dog pal in her home for confidence boosting. She would also love a calm area/neighborhood. She is so sweet and we cannot wait to continue to watch her progress in her adopted home

8/4 Update: Thank you for the donations! We are set on dog kibble, but very much still in need for cat + critter supplie...
08/03/2026

8/4 Update: Thank you for the donations! We are set on dog kibble, but very much still in need for cat + critter supplies!

🚨We’re running very low on supplies and could use some help restocking! 🚨

- Dog dry food (our current dry dog food cabinet pictured) 😢
- Dog and puppy wet food
- Cat dry food
- Wet kitten food
- Litter
- Litter boxes and cat carriers
- Hay for our rabbits and guinea pigs
- Bleach

How to donate:
Shop our Amazon or Chewy wishlists here! —> onetail.org/wish-list

Bring items to our Bucktown Adoption Center anytime during our open hours Wednesday - Sunday! We rake gently used items and unopened pet food, so if you have your own items you’d like to donate from this list, please feel free!

Thank you so much!!!

Pictured: Pinto and her puppy eyes saying “halp?”

Rainy day got you down? We’ve got you covered - adopt your new best friend! We’re open 11a-6p today & tomorrow (Sunday!)...
08/01/2026

Rainy day got you down? We’ve got you covered - adopt your new best friend!

We’re open 11a-6p today & tomorrow (Sunday!) Stop by to meet any of these cuties!

📍Bucktown Adoption Center (2144 N Wood)
🐕: Patchwork, Brennan, Chad, Derek, Pinto, Giardiniera

📍Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal)
🐕: Canela, Reuben, Parade, Sabrina, Beep Boop, Namir
🐈: Cherub, Angel, Pippa, Kale, Susie, Gelato, Janet, Pamela

This week has been full of emotions. ❤️‍🩹We felt the heartbreak of losing Mack and Peach, the hope from new Senior Membe...
08/01/2026

This week has been full of emotions. ❤️‍🩹

We felt the heartbreak of losing Mack and Peach, the hope from new Senior Membership sign ups, and the joy of watching a senior dog like Bacon finally find his forever home.

When Bacon arrived at Chicago Animal Care and Control, he had everything stacked against him. He was a big (106lbs), pitbull-type dog at an under-resourced city shelter, sick with a severe case of pneumonia. But our team saw the hope in his eyes, and thanks to our monthly members, we had the resources to give him the care he needed. Bacon was going to be okay.

After weeks at the shelter, Bacon joined OTAT and quickly became a volunteer favorite. His sweet personality won over everyone he met, from evening walks around the neighborhood to adoption events. And this week, his perfect match found him. His adopter told his foster mom when he saw Bacon on our website that he knew instantly and said “that’s my dog!” 🥹

Every pet deserves that same chance.

Today is the final day of our Senior Membership Drive. For just $10/month, you can help us save more pets like Bacon and give them the second chance they deserve. Join us and let’s save some lives together. 💙
—> onetail.org/membership

07/31/2026

Happy Friday ✨ Here’s a roundup for the past week! We’re so happy for Chicago Animal Care & Control pittie, Paprika and special cat, Dot! Both of these gals had been in our care since April getting treated for medical abnormalities. Congrats, kiddos on finding your forever!

Want to be a literal lifesaver? Foster! Just a week or two can make a huge difference. Our most urgent pets at the momen...
07/31/2026

Want to be a literal lifesaver? Foster! Just a week or two can make a huge difference. Our most urgent pets at the moment are Clementine, Nectarine, and Magoo.

We rescued Clementine last week from a high capacity shelter in Michigan. She has bilateral cherry eyes that will be corrected in our care. She arrived on 7/25 and has been doing wonderfully - she is very sweet and VERY smooshy!

We also placed a hold on her sister whom we've named Nectarine and she will be arriving tomorrow! They're only about 5 months old, 50lbs and are loving, social dogs. We tried to place holds on their two brothers as well, but they unfortunately had already been euthanized, sadly proving just how urgent Clementine and Nectarine were at their shelter.

Another priority guy is Magoo. He arrived to Chicago from Morning Meadow Animal Rescue. He was once a very shy kiddo, but has been coming out of his shell more each day. He does well with other dogs, too! At his source shelter, he was known for sitting in buckets - pretty cute, right?

Find these three and MANY MORE here: https://trello.com/b/MepWSpS5/otat-pets-in-need-of-foster

If you're an approved foster, simply email the corresponding email in their Trello card to express interest and get more info!

If you're not a foster home with us, then join in on the fun! Start at onetail.org/foster and you should be all set within just a few days after a couple of virtual trainings that you're able to do at your own pace.

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2144 North Wood Street
Chicago, IL
60614

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