It is estimated that over 19,000 animals are euthanized each year in the city of Chicago alone. One Tail at a Time was created in 2007 with the intention of rescuing dogs that are otherwise at risk of this terrible fate. Made up of experienced rescuers and a growing community of dedicated volunteers, One Tail believes that every individual can make a difference in alleviating the problem of animal overpopulation.

We promote the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals to reduce the amount of unwanted animals and uphold the idea that pets are an indispensable part of the family as part of the effort to make Chicago a no-kill city. We also encourage positive and humane training techniques to ensure that dogs and their adoptive families remain bonded and together for the life of the dog.

We focus on finding permanent homes for our dogs by working to match the lifestyles of potential adopters with each dog’s personality and needs. This, combined with our commitment to providing new adopters with education and support for the life of their dog, ensures that more dogs stay in their new homes permanently, reducing the number of pets that are returned to the rescue or shelters each year. All of our dogs are adopted fully vaccinated, heartworm tested, spayed or neutered, and microchipped.

Without the help of our volunteers, business partners, and donors, we could not fulfill our mission and work towards our goal of one day having our own humane adoption space. We welcome you to look through our brand new site and hope you will consider becoming involved in our cause, whether through donating, volunteering, or adopting! Please feel free to utilize any information you may find helpful. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

Board of Directors

Anna Friedman — Intake & Foster Coordinator
Andrea Juracek — Outreach Coordinator
Jeff Kitchen — Medical & Finance Coordinator
Kelly Michael — Volunteer Coordinator
Heather Owen — Special Events Coordinator
Kelly Thompson — Development Coordinator
Karen Weber — Adoption Coordinator