One Tail at a Time

E-Valentines: Send some Puppy Love

heather — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:25:16 +0000

Do you love your Valentine? Does your Valentine love dogs? Then send them some sugar that’s sweet for them and homeless dogs!

How to Order:
-Pick the Valentine you like (hover over photos to see the name of each dog, click to make them bigger!)
-Add a custom message (or keep the default message)
-List the e-mail address you want the Valentine sent to
-Donate $25 to homeless dogs
-Have additional instructions or questions? Email HeatherOTAT@gmail.com so we can make it perfect!

What you get:
-We will send your custom Valentine on February 14th at noon
-The email will include the custom Valentine as well as a message letting them know a donation was made in their honor
-We will list the recipients and some of the Valentines on our Facebook page, so the whole world knows how much you love your Valentine!

Let’s celebrate a great 2011

heather — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:20:26 +0000

2011 wrap up:
110 total dog intakes
97 adoptions
5 Safe Humane Chicago’s Court Case Dogs
21 sick and injured dogs benefiting from Dutch’s Fund
24 pit bull type dogs
8 senior dogs
5 Best Friends Animal Society pup my ride puppy mill saves

The Twelve Days of Muttsmas

heather — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:02:14 +0000

Join us for a super fun fundraiser hosted by adoptable Flower Pot. Flower recently had surgery on her leg so she has gathered some great prizes to raise money for her and her friends that need medical care.

The fundraiser will last twelve days, during which Flower will give us great prizes that donors can win. Please consider donating to give Flower the best Muttsmas ever!

Calendar Release Party Tickets On Sale

andrea — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:45 +0000

Tickets are on sale now for the 2012 Calendar Release Party, sponsored by 312 Photobooth, Jeremy Lawson Photography, Three Floyds Brewing, Truffle Truffle, Whole Foods Market Sauganash, and MANY more!

Click here to buy tickets now!

Halloween Adoption Party

heather — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:13:42 +0000

Join us for a Halloween & Adoption Party!

Saturday, October 29th from 12 – 3 pm at
Paw Naturals – 932 W. Monroe, Chicago

Will you beeee there?

Fetch Portraits will be shooting Halloween themed pet portraits.
Email support@pawnaturals.com to get your name on the waiting list!

$20 portrait fee benefiting One Tail at a Time
Every portrait participant receives a premium treat bag!

We’re also having a costume contest!
Judged at 2:30 pm
1st Place – $50 gift card
2nd Place – $30 gift card
3rd Place – $20 gift card

One Tail at a Time will be in store with adoptable dogs.

Treats for humans and pets will also be served!

October Underdogs

andrea — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:20:04 +0000

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and we’re dedicating it to the Underdogs!

The lucky family that starts a foster-to-adopt with Rucca, Widget, or Remy during October will receive $50 off their adoption fee!

Rucca, Widget, and Remy are very special dogs that each have their own unique personality that sets them apart from the crowd.

Click here to read all about them!

Doggy Style Drag Show to Benefit One Tail 9/17

andrea — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:36:42 +0000

Drag sensation Ashley Morgan will be joined by the fanciest cast of ladies who are planning some special numbers specifically for this show!

$5 suggested donation at the door goes directly to One Tail at a Time. There will also be a raffle and dancing after the show on Andersonville’s largest dance floor! Click here for more.

One Tail at a Time at The Vintage Bazaar

andrea — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:56:45 +0000

One Tail at a Time is the non-profit sponsor for this fall’s Vintage Bazaar – Chicago’s largest pop-up vintage flea market. 70+ vendors of vintage decor, furniture, clothing, and more will be on-hand, along with food and entertainment.

One Tail will have a table set up with some of our adoptable dogs hoping to find their forever homes. We’ll also have our own vintage goods for sale through Loud Hound Vintage, with 100% of profits going to the rescue!

Sunday, September 18th
11-6pm
Congress Theater – 2135 N. Milwaukee, Logan Square, Chicago
$2 suggested entry

Generous Donor to Match Up to $1000 by September 7th

andrea — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:03:16 +0000

A previous adopter and long time supporter recently contacted us with an offer we could not refuse. The adopter, who wishes to remain anonymous, will match up to $1,000 of all donations made from September 1 – September 7.

It is the adopter’s hope that this initiative and generosity will not only raise vital funds, but also spark motivation and creativity in other adopters, volunteers, and supporters to come up with your own way to play an integral part in our organization. Please help us raise $1,000 to maximize this donation and consider contacting us for ways you can become more involved with One Tail at a Time.

Why donate? In August, One Tail at a Time rescued 10 dogs from Chicago open-access shelters and 4 dogs from suburban shelters, puppy mills, and other high kill shelters in Indiana.

One Tail at a Time provides all dogs with basic veterinary care, which costs on average $150-$200 for a completely healthy dog. Many dogs require additional treatment, which can cost upwards of $500 or more. Please help us continue to intake and place dogs…

…like Beatrice Fluffington! Bea is a 10-year-old Akita mix that One Tail saved from Chicago Animal Care and Control on August 10th. She needed basic veterinary care, as well as hip xrays and supplements. A recent vet check discovered that she has a mass on her neck and may have a skin infection and other ailments that One Tail is committed to treating. She is currently being boarded at Bark Bark Club where she enjoys napping, playing with her canine friends…and napping.

Read more about Beatrice here on her petfinder profile.

Ripley was saved from Chicago Animal Care and Control on July 7th. She stayed in our care for 6 weeks while she fought off severe pneumonia. Her medical bills alone cost close to $1,000, not to mention boarding costs at the vet. But we know she was worth it. She recovered and is now in a loving forever home with her adopted canine brother, Cow.

Sailor Moon was rescued from Chicago Animal Control where she was a volunteer favorite. This squishy-faced girl is a huge fan of belly rubs, other dogs, and making people laugh. Sailor is truly a once in a lifetime kind of dog.

Shortly after joining One Tail, we learned that Sailor needed surgery in both of her eyes to correct a problem with her eyelids, in addition to regular vetting. Now fully recovered and living in foster care, Sailor is awaiting a forever home.

As part of our Back in Black promotion, Sailor’s adoption fee is reduced to $100 until September 17th! Visit her petfinder profile to learn more about this sweet girl.

Whether you have $10 or $10,000 to spare, you can play a part in savings the lives of Chicago’s homeless dogs. Contact AnnaOTAT@gmail.com if you’d like to explore creative ways to help One Tail at a Time grow.

50% off Adoption Fees During Back in Black

andrea — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:35:50 +0000

Rescue groups and shelters across the country know black cats and dogs are often incredibly friendly and loving, each with their own personality. Unfortunately, they get overlooked just because of the color of their fur and outdated myths. To help get exposure for these deserving animals, One Tail at a Time is participating in Best Friends Animal Society’s national Back in Black adoption promotion featuring only black animals — and cutting adoption fees in half.

Between August 15th and September 17th, adoption fees for black dogs are reduced to $100.

Join us for a special Back in Black Adoption Event!
Saturday, August 20th from 12pm – 3pm
Kriser’s in Lakeview – 1033 W. Belmont, Chicago
Email KarenOTAT@gmail.com for more info.

Dogs available for this promotion: Margie, Remy, Kriser, Sailor Moon, O Henry, Pickles, and more to come!