One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center

2144 North Wood Street Chicago, Illinois 60614

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center animal shelter in Chicago, IL

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Hours of operation

Monday Closed Today
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center in Chicago, IL

One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center is an animal shelter located in Chicago, Illinois, about 4 miles southeast of the city. It is a progressive foster and adoption organization serving dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has rescued over 14,873 pets since 2008. Beyond adoptions, the organization supports under-resourced animal shelters and pet families through programs like Pet Mutual Aid. The center is open Wednesday through Friday from 2:00–7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Applicants must be at least 18 with valid photo ID, submit an online adoption application (or apply in person at an adoption center), then an Adoption Coordinator follows up within 48-72 hours to arrange a meeting/introduction with the pet, with same-day adoptions possible at their walk-in centers.

Service area: Chicago and the Chicagoland area
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals