One Tail at a Time is an all-volunteer dog rescue that depends on individual animal lovers to care for and help spread the word on our dogs in need. If you would like to do your part to save a life, contact caitlin.gath@gmail.com to find out more information.

Next Volunteer Orientation

Sunday, April 14, 11am-230pm at Chicago Animal Care and Control, 2741 S. Western, Chicago. **Contact caitlin.gath@gmail.com for more details. You may not need to stay the entire time depending on your interests.

[Just missed the training?  Email caitlin.gath@gmail.com for details on the next, or to personally get up-to-speed so you can volunteer right away!]

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Foster a Dog, Save a Life
One Tail at a Time does not have a shelter space, and so we depend on foster homes to care for our dogs.  Give a dog a second chance at life.  Become a Foster Parent.  Learn more here.

Animal Transport and Playtime
We are greatly in need of volunteers that are able to transport to/from vet appointments, grooming, boarding, or events.  Volunteer transporters are reimbursed at $0.25/mile for gas and play a huge part in helping to run our primarily volunteer-coordinated rescue smoothly.

Dog Handling at Adoption Events
Spending as little as a few hours on a weekend afternoon can make a difference in finding a dog his or her new home.  Volunteers provide the invaluable service of handling and introducing dogs to interested families. Events are held at least once monthly. View our calendar of events.

Court Case Dog Program
One Tail at a Time has teamed up with Safe Humane Chicago’s Court Case Dog Program at Chicago Animal Care and Control to give our volunteers an opportunity to spend more time with dogs in need. Read about this collaboration.

Put on an event, do a donation drive, or spread awareness!
We are open to YOUR ideas to help our dogs! Email Heather@OneTail.org with questions or ideas.