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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.

01/18/2026

We had a blast at our Adopt Joy! event yesterday! Thank you to everyone who adopted their new best friend!

Both locations are open 11a-6p today (Sunday.) Stop by to meet any of the cuties we have on-site.

📍Bucktown Adoption Center (2144 N Wood)
🐕: Ren, Alistair, Ollie, Iris, Odessa, Oasis

📍Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal)
🐕: Chandler
🐈: WM, Fat Cat & Soft Cat

01/17/2026

Happy Saturday! Today is the Adopt Joy! Waived Adoptions at PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center! All adoption fees at the event have been generously sponsored by Scotch, a sweet brindle senior who is celebrating his 10th birthday! Thanks, Scotch!

We’re open 11a-6p today. We’d recommend filling out an adoption application before you stop by to adopt your new best friend.

📍Everyday Adoption Center (1101 S Canal)
🐕: Melanie, Lennox, Leilani, Chandler, Bertram, Lucille, Jassie (11a-3p,) Papacito (11a-3p,) Esme (11a-3p,) Cyanne (11a-3p,) Pippa (1p-3p,) Galina (1p-6p,) Acorn (1p-3p,) Jem (1p-3,) Bear (3p-6p)
🐈: Carol, Ajani, Holly & Jolly, WM, Fat Cat & Soft Cat, Table & Chair, Tomato, Sprout, Ham, Junebug

📍Bucktown Adoption Center (2144 N Wood)
🐕: RV, Ollie, Iris, Odessa, Oasis

01/17/2026

Lillie is wondering why she's been adoptable for so long? This southern sweetie is so loving! She has been easy in the home and makes for a great work from home friend! She loves to sunbathe and find a comfy spot to relax. If you have food, she will wiggle her butt and give you the cutest puppy dog eyes to ask for a little piece. She can be a little overstimulated on leash in busier areas (motorcycles are her enemy!), so would so best in a quieter neighborhood. She's selective with dog pals, but likely would do best as a solo dog or with a calm pal.

She's heartworm positive, but she has had all of her treatment at our Ellis Clinic already and is just in the "take it easy" time period. Heartworm disease is not transmittable to other pets.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions about our Lily girl!

01/16/2026

We wanted to give a big THANK YOU to all 85 of our new and upgrading members from last week’s Membership drive. Your generosity allows dogs like Poppy Seed to get a second chance. 💙

After several days at the emergency vet, Poppy has been discharged and is living comfortably in her foster home. She has weekly checkups at our Ellis Clinic so our team can be sure she is gaining weight steadily. She weighed in at 15lbs in her last appointment and it’ll be just a matter of time until she’s fully healthy.

Thank you, Members - we appreciate you!

01/15/2026

Not feeling the love these days? You’re not alone. With everything going on in the world, romance can feel a little complicated right now. That’s why we’re offering a lighthearted way to turn those less-than-lovey feelings into something meaningful!

For a $10 donation, we’ll write the (first) name of whoever (or whatever) is giving you the ick these days on a bag of dog p**p or in a cat litter box. It’s a small, silly act with a big impact for rescue pets.

Donate now and keep an eye out on our instagram stories for your photo - follow along at ! You're also able to request that your dedication photo be emailed to you (just check the box when completing your donation).

All proceeds support One Tail at a Time and help rescue animals find the love they *actually* deserve this Valentine’s Day. 💓

https://bit.ly/otat-lovestinks

01/15/2026

We've started booking our slots for Puppygrams Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th! We will deliver adorable puppy kisses to your home or workplace (within Chicago!), so sign up today! All proceeds from our Puppygrams benefit the rescue pets in our care. So not only do you get the best day of your week (month? year?), but you help us to save more lives!

Visit onetail.org/puppygrams:
🚗🐶 Puppygram Delivery
💌 Valentines and Anti-Valentines Day E-Cards

01/14/2026

We're gearing up for Saturday's Event: Adopt Joy! Waived Adoptions at PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center

We will have many dogs and cats ready to meet you, all with waived adoption fees! Thanks so much to generous senior pup, Scotch, who is celebrating his 10th birthday by sponsoring all of the adoptions this weekend 🎉

Here are some of the confirmed attendees for this Saturday. Keep in mind any pets currently on-site at our EAC and not adopted by Friday PM will also be included in this event :)

01/14/2026

Chloe Update! 💙

We rescued this girl as an emaciated stray from Chicago Animal Care and Control and she landed an incredible home with Sheila. We recently inquired to see how our senior sweetie was doing and received a great update:

“Chloe graduated from dog training last week, proving that old dogs can learn new tricks. Most important she was able to overcome her reactivity and helped her understand the best way to act to get treats.

She went to Minnesota with me for Christmas and was adored by kids of all ages, including infants. She was sweet and gentle and soaked up all of the affection.

She is just the best, I wish I had her all her life - she is the best girl.”

It’s so great to see Chloe living the good life!

01/13/2026

Nothing makes us happier than seeing these deserving animals start the new year in loving forever homes. Thank you to every adopter who made this possible!

01/13/2026

Puppygrams are back! 💓 In need of some puppy love? Say less. We will deliver puppies to your home or workplace for an exceptionally cute hang! Visit onetail.org/puppygrams to book yours today!

Also available are Valentine’s Day and Anti-Valentine’s Day e-cards! All proceeds from our puppygrams and e-cards directly benefit the 200+ pets in our care.

01/12/2026

Join us this Saturday at our PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center for Adopt Joy! 💙 All adoption fees for dogs and cats at this event have been generously sponsored by Scotch, a sweet brindle senior who is celebrating his 10th birthday - thanks, buddy!

We will have many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens on-site to meet. We will post who will be available to meet at the event on our event page and on our social media closer to the event date.

To be one step ahead, we recommend submitting our adoption survey at onetail.org. If you have any questions about this event or our adoptables, send us a message at [email protected].

Thanks again to Scotch for sponsoring the adoptions at this event! If you are interested in sponsoring a future adoption event, please send an email to [email protected].

01/12/2026

Update: She made her way back home!

Newly adopted Penny went missing today! She is reportedly wearing an orange jacket, but doesn’t have a collar on. She is microchipped.

Please report any sightings to the number on the flyer. Do NOT chase/yell if you see her.

Last spotted around 5200 N Bernard block around 7:30pm

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2144 North Wood Street
Chicago, IL
60614

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http://onetail.org/

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