One Tail at a Time in Chicago, Illinois
About One Tail at a Time
One Tail at a Time is an animal rescue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2010. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Caring Animal Rescue Inc, about 0.3 mi away.
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41.92098, -87.67308
What One Tail at a Time does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Caring Animal Rescue Inc2372 N Elston Ct, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue0.3 mi
- Paws Chicago1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter0.8 mi
- One Tail at a Time - Brian & Sheri Qualizza Isolation Center2450 N Western Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue0.9 mi
- Chicago's Harmony House for Cats2914 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter1.3 mi
- Alive Rescue2227 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue1.4 mi
- The Catcade1235 W Belmont Ave Unit A, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter1.4 mi
- Paws Chicago2337 N Clark St, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter1.7 mi
- Old Town Animal Care Center511 W North Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter1.8 mi
- Critical Animal Relief Foundation840 N Western Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue1.8 mi
- The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge624 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue1.9 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is One Tail at a Time located?
One Tail at a Time is at 2144 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60614 in Cook County.
What are the hours of One Tail at a Time?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (312) 767-7987 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from One Tail at a Time?
Start on onetail.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to One Tail at a Time?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to One Tail at a Time tax-deductible?
One Tail at a Time matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 26-2125306), with reported annual revenue of about $4,838,469. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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