About Us
At Tails Together, we believe that every pet deserves a loving home, and every family deserves the support they need to make that happen. In a world where shelters are overflowing and rescues are struggling to keep up, too many animals face the risk of euthanasia. Even those who are fortunate enough to find a home often struggle with transitions—whether it’s a new baby, a change in living situation, or simply the challenges of life with a pet. Unfortunately, qualified trainers and resources are often in short supply, leaving families feeling lost and overwhelmed.
That’s where we come in. Tails Together is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, dedicated to bridging the gap between shelters, rescues, and families. Our mission is simple: to support animal owners, shelters, and rescues to help keep pets in their homes and find loving families for those in need.
Mission:
At Tails Together, we are on a mission to change the lives of animals in need and the families who love them. With shelters overflowing and animals at risk of being euthanized, we step in to provide the support that keeps pets in their homes and helps shelter animals find the forever families they deserve. By offering timely access to vital resources for pre-adoption and post-adoption challenges, we ensure that no pet faces the heartbreaking uncertainty of being returned to a shelter. Our work is about saving lives—one paw at a time.
Who we are:
We are a team of passionate animal lovers who left behind corporate careers and profit-driven veterinary practices to pour our hearts into animal rescue. After running the largest no-kill shelter in the Midwest, our founder witnessed the heartbreaking gaps in animal welfare—gaps that often lead to innocent animals being returned to shelters or facing the unimaginable: euthanasia.
The reality is that many families want to keep their pets but don’t know where to turn when behavior challenges arise. Trainers are booked months in advance, and shelters often lack the resources to support adopters in need. This leaves pets in crisis, and the pressure on shelters is immense. Animals with behavioral challenges—like litter box issues, fear and reactivity—are the first to be returned, and often the first to face the threat of being put down. We understand the urgency of these situations, and that’s why we’re here: to provide immediate, compassionate support so that every pet has a fighting chance.
What do we offer:
At Tails Together, we offer hope. We provide essential services that directly address the needs of pet owners and rescues, saving animals’ lives along the way. From urgent behavioral training to helping you find trusted groomers, sitters, and pet supplies, we are the lifeline pets and families need to thrive.
But our work goes beyond simple services. We offer a unique, white-glove adoption service that ensures families are matched with the right pets, reducing the likelihood of returns and increasing the chance of a successful transition. Tails Together is here for every step of the journey, offering compassionate, responsive support when it’s needed most. We don’t just provide a service—we help save lives. By supporting Tails Together, you are giving these animals a chance to stay in the home they deserve.
Why support us:
When you support Tails Together, you’re not just donating—you’re becoming part of a life-changing movement for animals in desperate need. Your contribution helps us provide critical services that make all the difference between life and death for countless animals. With your support, we offer immediate guidance for families. We also provide essential resources including behavior and veterinary support to the overwhelmed and underfunded, shelters, rescues, and our local Chicago Animal Care and Control, ensuring they can continue to save lives.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly to funding our lifesaving services for those who cannot afford them. Each donation helps us bridge the gap between overwhelmed shelters and loving families. It ensures that animals with behavioral challenges or medical needs aren’t overlooked, but instead receive the care they deserve to find their forever homes. Your generosity allows us to offer these services to families and rescues who can’t afford them. Together, we can ensure every pet finds a safe, loving home, and every family is equipped to provide the care their pet deserves.
By supporting Tails Together, you’re not only helping to save a life today; you’re transforming the future of animal rescue, creating a ripple effect of hope and healing that extends to every pet, shelter, and adoptive home. Together, we can make a difference—one life, one family, and one tail at a time.
