Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, Illinois
About Tails Humane Society
Tails Humane Society is a humane society in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2000. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is DeKalb County IL Animal Control, about 2.9 mi away.
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41.94994, -88.71445
What Tails Humane Society 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
- DeKalb County IL Animal Control2550 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, ILAnimal control2.9 mi
- Raven's Husky Haven & Rescue27779 5 Points Rd, Sycamore, ILAnimal rescue6.1 mi
- Greyson’s Horse Haven12757 Base Line Rd, Kingston, ILAnimal shelter8.1 mi
- Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter16173 Base Line Rd, Genoa, ILAnimal shelter9.0 mi
- Illinois Equine Humane Center47W635 Beith Rd, Maple Park, ILAnimal rescue9.1 mi
- Caillou's Calling Animal Rescue11N 489 Peplow Rd, Hampshire, ILAnimal rescue10 mi
- Fox Valley Wildlife Center45W061 IL Route 38, Elburn, ILWildlife rehabilitation12 mi
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Where is Tails Humane Society located?
Tails Humane Society is at 2250 Barber Greene Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115 in DeKalb County.
What are the hours of Tails Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (815) 758-2457 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Tails Humane Society?
Start on tailshumanesociety.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.
Can I surrender a pet to Tails Humane Society?
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 Tails Humane Society tax-deductible?
Tails Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 36-4334785), with reported annual revenue of about $1,580,592. 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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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.