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Join One Tail at a Time and Whole Foods Market Sauganash for these great upcoming events!

Whole Foods Market Sauganash is located at 6020 N. Cicero, Chicago (corner of Cicero and Peterson).

Kriser’s, an all-natural pet food and supplies store, are celebrating Christmas in July by giving away $25,000 of food and supplies to a lucky shelter or rescue group! The donations will be provided in part by Canidae, WellPet, and Merrick.

We are pleased to announce that we are nominated in the contest, and we need your support to win!  Simply CLICK HERE and vote for One Tail beneath our mission statement.  You can even share the link with your Facebook friends right from this page.

Vote every 24 hours between now and July 18th to help One Tail win these much needed supplies!

Enter the Summer Photo Contest between now and June 14th for your chance to win an iPad2 or other great prizes!

1st Place: Brand new iPad2
2nd Place: Gift basket from Designer Doggy (worth $100+)
3rd Place: Gift basket from Urban Pooch (worth $100+)

All photo entries will be posted on One Tail at a Time’s facebook page as they are received from June 1, 2011 – June 14, 2011.  Winners will be chosen and announced on June 18, 2011 at 12pm CT.  Winners will be contacted at the email address used to submit a photo.

To Enter:
1. Pay the $25 fee at the Donate link on this page (this must be done FIRST).
2. Get a photo of your pup enjoying some summer fun, based on the rules and judging criteria below.
3. Email the photo to HeatherOTAT@gmail.com with: Your name, dog’s name, and a photo caption. Include your paypal receipt.

Photo Rules:
-$25 per photo entry
-You may enter as many photos as you’d like
-One dog per photo
-Photos and payment must be submitted by June 14, 2011 at 11:59pm CT
-Winners must pick up prize in Chicago or pay for shipping
-Must be a US resident to enter
-Photos from past OTAT calendar shoots may not be submitted
-You may submit a photo from a professional photographer only with their permission

Judging Criteria:
-How well the photo fits with the summery theme
-Does the photo show a happy, healthy dog
-Composition, lighting, and general photography skills
-The photo’s popularity on our social networking sites (winners will not be based on this criteria, but who knows it could influence the judges!)

Judges:
1. Catherine Crews, Owner of Canine Crews
2. Jeremy Lawson, Photographer extraordinaire
3. Fifty the two-legged pitbull (through his mom Kelly)

FAQ:
-Humans may be in the photo, but the dog should be the focus
-The photo does not have to be recent, it can be from past summers
-The dog in the photo does not have to be your dog, but you must have permission from the dog’s owner if it is not
-The photo must belong to you, you may not submit photos that someone else took without their permission

Other questions, email HeatherOTAT@gmail.com.

Warning: Graphic photo below.

Gordon, a 10 month old terrier mix, was found as a stray just a few weeks ago in Kane County, IL.  He had what appeared to be severe chemical burns all over his body, but rather than euthanize, the staff at Kane County Animal Control felt this boy deserved a second chance.  One Tail at a Time was contacted to provide rescue with the generous help of  Trio Animal Foundation, who stepped up to sponsor his veterinary treatment.  Higgins Animal Clinic was able to provide top notch veterinary care for a great discount, illustrating the amazing community support for this young boy.

Gordon had been healing well at the vet’s office, and on March 31st made the trek to his foster home.  As soon as his transporter pulled into the driveway, Gordon hopped out of the car, wiggled his butt, and gave what’s become his trademark, an “I’m so happy!” piggy snort.  Gordon will continue recovering in his foster home and should be ready for his neuter surgery in just a few weeks.  Once that’s completed, this sweet boy will be ready for a forever home!

Can’t adopt but want to help Gordon?
Trio Animal Foundation has graciously committed to covering all of Gordon’s medical costs for his chemical burns.  Click the link to make a donation and be sure to mention it’s for Gordon’s care.

One Tail at a Time also raises money through Dutch’s Fund, our medical fund used to treat dogs like Gordon who need extra TLC and continuing care.  Donations to Dutch’s Fund will allow One Tail to respond to other medical emergencies, like Gordon, as well as assist adopted dogs who are diagnosed with medical conditions after adoption.

Gordon’s poor little body had been covered in chemical burns when he was first brought to the vet’s office.

Volunteer Juli helped him receive the medical treatment he badly needed.

Healing up and getting love in his foster home!

Register your team with HeatherOTAT@gmail.com and then pay for your team here!