This program gives individuals in custody the opportunity to train shelter dogs.
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This week is Deaf Dog Awareness Week. Our Tails of Redemption graduate, Domino, is deaf.
Domino and his buddy Ziggy were both adopted from us in 2019 and are doing great! Their owner says, “Everyone has adjusted to the pack finally.” We are so happy to see them enjoying life together.
Check out our adorable and adoptable dogs who we are teaching to jump and maneuver in our obstacle course. On our Amazon Wishlist, we have some fun obstacle course items that can be used for dog training that we hope to receive now that we have the space to use them. Please feel free to check out the list attached to help our dogs gain more skills:
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Please welcome Chester to our Tails of Redemption Program! Chester is a handsome 2-year-old Bully who comes to us from our partner shelter, Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control. Chester is very friendly and smart. We are excited to start working with him.
Great News: Geillis, now known as Mia, was adopted! Mia came to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Mia is so smart; she entered our program and, after only a few days, learned some of her basic tricks and has been adopted! We are excited to welcome Mia’s new family to the Tails of Redemption Family. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to regular updates.
Pupdate: Grover, formally known as Zeus, who was adopted in April of 2022, is doing great! Look at this cutie on vacation at his grandparents’ house! We love you, Grover, and we are so happy that you are living your best life.
A very happy New Year to all who celebrate!
In early September, K9 Ella and her partner were called in to assist the Elmhurst Police Department to help find a Missing/Endangered juvenile who had walked away from his family at a park and had been missing for about 5 hours. After K9 Ella sniffed the juvenile’s baseball cap, she and her partner covered more than a mile in distance to find the juvenile, who was located safely at just after midnight.
Services were offered to the juvenile and their family, and many snuggles and rubs were offered to our K9 Ella for a job well done.
Great News: Our adorable Dusty was adopted!
Dusty, who came to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control, secured her American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Certification through one of our evaluators. Cicero Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter has been instrumental and incredibly supportive of these projects, including allowing us to utilize their space to conduct our evaluations for training, which helps ensure the greatest likelihood of success. Dusty also passed Brevard County Sheriff Paws and Stripes Therapy K9 Certification, which is also recognized by the American Kennel Club. We are so proud of our Tails of Redemption dog, Dusty.
We honor and remember all of those who lost their lives 22 years ago today.
We thank all first responders who risked their own lives to save others.
We will never forget.
Pupdate! Otto, who came to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control and was adopted in September of 2022, is doing great! Her owner reports: “He is amazing with my son and very protective. He is very lovable and gets pretty playful, just a big old moose who thinks he is a lap dog!“
Please welcome Geillis to our Tails of Redemption Program! Geillis is a 1-year-old Pitbull Mix who comes to us from our partner shelter, Chicago Animal Care and Control. Geillis is very sweet and smart. We are excited to start working with her.
Livi, who was adopted 1/26/23, is still living her best life! She is more spoiled than ever and enjoying ice-cream and her new toys!
Cook County Sheriff's Office "Tails of Redemption" is looking for a fur-ever home for adorable Polly!
Please read and reach out to them if interested in learning more 🐾 ♥️
K9 Samantha and her handler were called in to help search for a missing juvenile in Bridgeview. The missing juvenile had become upset and fled on foot from their home. After being given the scent of the juvenile from articles of clothing, K9 Samantha began to trail the child from their home through a commercial business area to a park nearly two miles away where our officers found the juvenile hiding in some trees. The juvenile was reunited with their family and was offered services and resources.
Good work, Samantha! ❤️
When we evaluated Dusty, we knew she’d make a great therapy dog. Although she had been a stray, she had all of the traits and characteristics that let us know she loved people and during our training period with her, it was confirmed. What a great outcome for this pup! Way to go, Dusty!
Please welcome Spot to our Tails of Redemption Program! Spot is a handsome 8-month-old Pitbull Mix who comes to us from our partner shelter, Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control. Spot is very friendly with everybody. Spot has a lot of energy that we will use for his training.
If you are interested in adopting Spot, please email [email protected]
A couple weeks ago, PAWS visited our office with Margot, and our officers and staff loved getting some “dog therapy time” with her. This visit by PAWS informed our employees about the ways in which they can volunteer at PAWS.
If you are interested in volunteering with PAWS, please check out pawschicago.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, email them at [email protected]. There are a variety of different opportunities to volunteer and, in return, they promise that you will get all the whisker kisses and tail wags you can handle! As you can see, Margot did a great job providing our staff with some kisses and comfort last week!
Please welcome our newest addition, Gunther, to our program. Gunther is a 9-month-old mix that comes to us from our partner shelter South Suburban Humane Society. Gunther loves his toys, brushings, and earning treats. Gunther is very eager to learn new things, which will help us to find him a forever home. We are looking forward to working with him. If you are interested in adopting Gunther, please email [email protected].
Great News: Kingsley was adopted! Kingsley came to us from South Suburban Humane Society. Kingsley is very smart and worked hard with his training staff. Both Kingsley and his handlers were motivated and committed to always being better than the day before. Kingsley’s trainer and new owner were able to meet and discuss Kingsley’s demeanor and traits before he left for his forever home.
We are excited to welcome the newest family to the Tails of Redemption Family. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to regular updates.
Last month, one of our canine teams was requested to assist the Countryside Police Department with a search located on South La Grange Road in Countryside following a vehicle that fled from police before becoming involved in a car accident; the occupants of the vehicle then fled. Two suspects were placed into custody shortly after while additional suspects remained at large.
In an attempt to locate the additional suspects, K9 AJ and his officer began their search at the rear driver’s side of the vehicle (taking scent of the suspects from the rear driver’s side seat). Upon presentation of the scent, K9 AJ immediately started to trail to an open field behind a strip mall where he then changed directions and entered a pathway leading into a wooded area east from the backyard of a residence. The three male suspects were located there. All three individuals were placed into custody by responding police personnel without incident.
We’re grateful to K9 AJ and his officer for their hard work; the NOSE knows!
Our dog, Bear, is still in need of finding his forever home. Bear is estimated to be a little over a year old and is a Rottweiler mix who comes to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control. Bear is super sweet and smart. He is potty trained and knows all his commands, including Sit, Stay, Down and Heel. Bear has a lot of energy and would do best in a house without children or other animals. If you are interested in adopting our darling Bear, please email: [email protected].
Look at our pups getting scrubbed in the tub! A wonderful bonus to our new location is that during warmer months, we can give our dogs baths outside. This means our individuals in custody can help with this process, which is a great learning experience!
Our goal for this winter is to get the facility set up for indoor use. If you are interested in making any donation to our Tails of Redemption program, please check out our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/G8YX8S097J1L?ref_=wl_share
Look at this adorable lobster? This is our Polly, a cute and sweet girl who is still looking for her forever home! She is approximately 4.5 years old and is an Australian Cattle dog who comes to us from the South Suburban Humane Society . This little lady was a transfer from Texas and has been in the shelter since 2020. Polly is an absolute doll, and is very gentle, timid, and shy. She will need some time and patience so she can warm up to you. Polly would do best in a house with no kids or pets. She is potty trained and knows the commands Heel and Sit. If you are interested in adopting our Polly, please email: [email protected]
Oso, who came to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control and was adopted in July of 2021, is looking very comfy in his forever home. His owners report: “Oso is doing well. He is our happy boy!”
Great News: On December 24, 2022, Willoughby, now known as Chief, was adopted. Chief is the best early Christmas gift they could have asked for! We are excited to welcome Chief’s new family to our Tails of Redemption Family. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to regular updates.
Happy Kwanzaa, Cook County!
Merry Christmas, Cook County!
Pupdate! Pierre, who was adopted in June of 2021, is doing great. His owner reports: “We are doing good! Pierre loves having the run of the house; he has claimed his spot on the couch and will annoy you to give it up and move if you sit there.”
Pupdate! Stuart, who was adopted in July of 2021, is doing great! His owner reports: “Stuart is doing great and is happy and healthy. He is very relaxed and very much a comfort dog.”
Happy First Night of Hanukkah to all those who celebrate!
Great News! Livi is now available for adoption. Livi comes to us from and she is the sweetest girl. If it weren’t for the scars all over her body, you would never know the pain she has endured throughout her short life. Livi is approximately 2 years of age and has likely been a mom more than once. She is so kind and affectionate and we are excited to give her the life she deserves. She is fully housebroken, and loves treats, and cuddling. She is also friendly with other dogs and would do great in most households.
If you are interested in adopting Livi, Please email [email protected]
Pupdate! Grover, formally known as Zeus, who was adopted in April of 2022, is doing great. His owner reports: “Grover is still a major love bug. However, he is choosing not to participate in Christmas pajamas. You can see his disgust in this photo. He and his cousin are in charge of our neighborhood watch program.”
Pupdate! Belmont, formally known as Leo, who came to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control and was adopted in May of 2022, is doing great! His owner reports: “I wanted to show you his latest picture with his brother and tell you how great they are together. They are inseparable and love to do laps around the yard. Thank you again for helping us take him home.”
Please welcome Willoughby to the Tails of Redemption Program. Willoughby is approximately 10 months old and is a lab mix. He comes to us from the Cicero Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter and is very playful and smart. We are excited to start working with Willoughby.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is remembering a special dog who helped save lives and whose name had a special meaning. The bloodhound’s name was in memory of …
Please welcome Ruby to the Tails of Redemption Program. Ruby is a 10-month-old lab mix and is very affectionate and dog friendly. We are excited to give Ruby a second chance by taking her into the Tails of Redemption Program.
Great News: Jazzy, formally known as Dotty, was officially adopted! Jazzy had been at the Cicero Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter for over 6 months. Our Tails of Redemption program was truly her last chance at “redemption.” In just over a week with us, Jazzy learned to sit, stay, heel, down, roll-over, crawl, paw, and leave it.
We wish Jazzy and her new mom, Tara, the very best in this wonderful new chapter of life. (We’ve already learned from Tara that Jazzy has gained weight and is doing great!)
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Otto is doing great! We managed to find his favorite spot for a little massage. Otto is a 5-year-old Bulldog/Boxer mix. He is super laid-back and great with people. And, he is ready for adoption! He would be happy just lounging around and giving you kisses. If you are interested in giving Otto his forever home, please email us at: [email protected].
Pupdate! Chapeau, now known as Leo, was adopted in February of 2022 and is doing great, his owner reports. Leo has been spoiled with the weather lately and loves a good beach day!
Happy National Rescue Dog Day! We are so lucky to work with such amazing rescue dogs here at Tails of Redemption. Please adopt rather than shop. There are so many amazing dogs in need of homes.
Cheese is making so much progress on his goal of meeting new people calmly. It's so nice to see him stretch his legs; he’s such a happy dog! While he is still a work in progress, we are hopeful we will find the perfect family for him.
Pup Progress: Rocky has been working very hard. He is doing well with stay. Now onto mastering the down command!
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