Cook County Sheriff's Office "Tails of Redemption"

05/05/2021

Take a look at Pierre, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, and his trainer, Johnnie. Let’s help Pierre find his forever home! Pierre has come a long way from his days at @chicagoanimalcare . Since joining Tails of Redemption, Pierre has mastered the commands of sit, stay, down, paw, speak, and roll over. Pierre may be big, but so is his heart. He loves to cuddle and have his belly rubbed. He is the perfect couch companion.

For more information about Pierre, please contact [email protected]

05/02/2021

Happy Mayday for Mutts! Today is a day to spread the word about all the great things that mixed breed dogs have to offer! Many of the dogs in the Tails of Redemption Program are mixed breed and have made wonderful companions to their adopted families.

04/30/2021

We want to give a shoutout to K9 Zilly and K9 Ranger on Dog Therapy Appreciation Day. Ranger and Zilly have been providing comfort to many since 2019 as part of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Therapy Dog Program. Both are graduates of the Broward County, Florida Sheriff’s Office therapy dog training program. The impact these dogs have had on Sheriff’s Office staff and members of the public is nothing short of incredible. We are so grateful for Zilly and Ranger.

04/29/2021

Great News! Sam, now known as Ivy, was officially adopted! We are excited to welcome the newest members of our Tails of Redemption family. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to regular updates.

04/25/2021

Happy National Pet Parents Day! Special shoutout to all our Tails of Redemption families.

“Jaxx has been an amazing addition to my family! He went from a dog that was very particular about who could touch him to a dog that is excited to meet everyone now! I couldn't have asked for a better companion. The love he has for my kids is really something to see, and it was an almost immediate bond with them. The only complaint I have is that he is definitely a tripping hazard in the house because he is glued to my leg wherever I go! I'm proud to say that Jaxx is a product of Tails of Redemption, and all the hard work put in by staff and the detainee handlers” Franzo

04/22/2021

St. Anthony opens pet therapy room

St. Anthony opens pet therapy room

Two Cook County Sheriff K-9s will now have a dedicated pet therapy room where they will meet with hospital patients.

04/22/2021

04/14/2021

It’s Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. We wanted to take this time to show our appreciation to Chicago Animal Care and Control CACC for their partnership since the inception of Tails of Redemption. Most of our dogs trained through this program come from CACC, which provides the supplies and vet care for the dogs while they are in our program. We are thankful for their support. #TailsOfRedemption #CACC

04/11/2021

Today is National Pet Day. Show some extra love to your pet today. It’s also a good day to help a pet or a pet owner in need.

Landon was adopted from Tails of Redemption in October of 2019. He is estimated to be about 2 1/2 years old. His family says he’s a little “attention hog and ham.” He even gets jealous when his fur sibling Petey receives attention. But when their owner is away, Landon helps Petey by keeping him company. Landon has been a wonderful addition to this family!

04/10/2021

Today is National Hug Your Dog Day, so be sure to celebrate by giving your furry friend an extra hug! #NationalHugYourDogDay

04/08/2021

Today is National Dog Fighting Awareness Day which was created by the ASPCA to raise awareness about the prevalence of dog fighting in the United States. Dog fighting is both cruel AND illegal in Illinois. #NationalDogFightingAwarenessDay #DogFightingAwarenessDay

04/07/2021

April is Canine Fitness Month. Exercise helps keep a dog healthy and happy! #April #CanineFitnessMonth #ActiveDogMonth

04/04/2021

Happy Easter and Happy Passover, Cook County!

04/04/2021

Happy Easter from all of us at Tails of Redemption.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in giving this handsome furry guy a forever home.

04/03/2021

On Every Day is Tag Day, we want to remind owners of the importance of ID tagging and microchipping their pets. These steps are instrumental in reuniting lost pets with their humans. #TagDay #Important #Safety #LostDogs

CACC resource list:

04/02/2021

Submit a Crime Tip

April is #AnimalCrueltyPreventionMonth. Our officers have rescued many dogs from abusive or neglectful owners.

If you know of a dog in need of help, please call (847) 635-1188 or submit a tip online: https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/submit-a-crime-tip/

  Thank you for using the Cook County Sheriff’s online crime tip site. This site offers citizens the ability to directly provide the Cook County Sheriff’s Office with information about general criminal activity, wanted individuals or crimes that are already being investigated. When you submit a...

04/02/2021

Our March 20th Pet Food Pantry was a huge success. Thank you to Rescue Pack Chicago, Fetching Tails Foundation, MCP Rescue, and Common Ground Community Rescue for partnering with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Tails of Redemption program to make this drive-up pantry so successful.

03/31/2021

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We want to thank Anthony Hudson and the Forgotten Dogs Foundation for highlighting the Sheriff’s Tails of Redemption program and mission. We also want to give a shout out to 606 Digital Media Chicago for putting together this incredible video. For more information about Forgotten Dogs Foundation visit: https://forgottendogsfoundation.org/

Forgotten Dogs Foundation

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03/30/2021

Today is Take a Walk in the Park Day. It is a perfect time to explore a new park with your dog.

“I would walk with you fur-ever” -Pierre

03/29/2021

On March 15 we had to say goodbye to our little warrior, K9 Mika, who passed away at the age of 11. K9 Mika joined the Sheriff’s Office at 16 weeks old and was the first puppy trained in our Canine Unit. She may have been small, but she had a big impact public safety. During her career, she helped to recover fi****ms used in homicides and other crimes and recovered millions of dollars’ worth of narcotics. To Mika’s partner, Deputy Goulos, we share your grief on the loss of your partner.

On March 15 we had to say goodbye to our little warrior, K9 Mika, who passed away at the age of 11. K9 Mika joined the Sheriff’s Office at 16 weeks old and was the first puppy trained in our Canine Unit. She may have been small, but she had a big impact public safety. During her career, she helped to recover fi****ms used in homicides and other crimes and recovered millions of dollars’ worth of narcotics. To Mika’s partner, Deputy Goulos, we share your grief on the loss of your partner.

03/26/2021

We are passionate about keeping our four-legged friends safe. As we wrap up Poison Prevention Week, please keep these tips on how to prevent poisoning and symptoms of potential poisoning in mind.

03/24/2021

Make-A-wish Illinois helps young cardiac patient become Chicago police officer for a day

Make-A-wish Illinois helps young cardiac patient become Chicago police officer for a day

A caravan of law enforcement agencies paraded through South Suburban Worth Sunday.

03/19/2021

Great News! We are hosting another Drive-Up Pet Food Pantry on March 20th near Cook County Jail. We hope to see you there!

Great News! We are hosting another Drive-Up Pet Food Pantry on March 20th near Cook County Jail. We hope to see you there!

03/17/2021

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

A best friend is like a four-leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. Pierre is ready to be someone’s best friend. Please contact [email protected] if you are ready for his unconditional love. #TailsOfRedemption #StPatricksDay #rescue #adopt #cute #CookCountyJail #CCDOC

03/15/2021

PUP DATE: Pierre is the best-looking bachelor around, and he is available for adoption! Please email [email protected] if you are interested in giving this handsome furry guy a forever home. He will steal your heart! #TailsOfRedemption #Adopt #Rescue #CACC #CCDOC #secondchances #CookCountyJail #GoodDog

03/12/2021

“Jowly is doing so well. He is a big loving puppy. We are so happy to be his family. He is loved by all who meet him. I have brought him to work to meet some coworkers and they all loved him and said he was such a great dog. He can be lazy when he wants too, but that is fine with us.” #TailsOfRedemption #ShelterDogs #adopt #secondchances #love #CCDOC #CookCountyJail #RescueDogs #CACC

03/08/2021

Great News! Sawyer was officially adopted. We are excited to welcome the newest members of our Tails of Redemption family. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to regular updates. #TailsOfRedemption #adopt #CACC #rescue #CCDOC #secondchances

03/07/2021

“When Bitsy entered the Tails of Redemption Program, it was love at first sight,” said Cook County Sheriff’s Corrections Officer Kim Vargas. “I filled out adoption paperwork and on Nov 14, 2018 Bitsy became part of my family. I have 4 children, and they welcomed her with open arms. I still remember the day I brought Bitsy home. I opened my front door and on the other side waiting were all 5 of my cats! They adapted so well together. She went from living in a shelter to a loving home, being adored by my children, myself, my 5 cats and my other dog Kaden. We are so blessed to have found Bitsy Marie Vargas.”

03/05/2021

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! We want to thank the Tails of Redemption Team for making this program possible.

03/03/2021

Today is National If Pets Had Thumbs Day. If our pups had thumbs:

-Georgie would FaceTime her family.
-Pierre would take better selfies.

What would your dog do?

02/26/2021

Tails of Redemption would like to give a shout out to Anthony Hudson and the @forgottendogsfoundation for taking time out of their day to come out to the CCDOC and visit with our Tails of Redemption program participants and pups! We are grateful for their help in spreading awareness about our program! #TailsOfRedemption #CookCountyJail #GoodDog #ThankYou #SecondChances #CCDOC #forgottendogsfoundation #adopt #rescuedogs

02/25/2021

Happy World Spay Day. Our little Georgie was spayed last Friday and is recovering nicely. Today is a day to bring awareness to the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. This is a day to combat the number one cause of death of companion animals-euthanasia due to overpopulation. #WorldSpayDay #TailsOfRedemption #CookCountyJail #RescueDogs

02/24/2021

On behalf of the Tails of Redemption Program, we would like to thank PetSmart in Schaumburg for their generous donation of the dog kennels.

Thanks to PetSmart’s donation, our Tails of Redemption dogs will be able to enjoy time off leash. Their donation furthers our mission in bettering the lives of these incredible dogs. #TailsOfRedemption #PetSmart #ThankYou #CookCountyJail #ZillyTheTherapyDog

On behalf of the Tails of Redemption Program, we would like to thank PetSmart in Schaumburg for their generous donation of the dog kennels.

Thanks to PetSmart’s donation, our Tails of Redemption dogs will be able to enjoy time off leash. Their donation furthers our mission in bettering the lives of these incredible dogs. #TailsOfRedemption #PetSmart #ThankYou #CookCountyJail #ZillyTheTherapyDog

02/23/2021

Every dog has its day, but today is the best day of all. It’s International Biscuit Day! Nobody seems to know the origin of International Biscuit Day, but every canine sure wants to celebrate it. Share a special treat with your pup today! #Biscuits #NationalDogBiscuitDay #TailsOfRedemption #Rescue #Adopt #Training #GoodDog #Pitbulls #Labs #secondchances #CookCountyJail #CCDOC #CACC

02/22/2021

It’s Walking the Dog Day. We love this day because it combines two amazing things – dogs and exercise! #CanineFitness #WalkingTheDogDay #TailsOfRedemption #ZillyTheTherapyDog