Cook County Sheriff's Office "Tails of Redemption"

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas, Cook County!

12/22/2021

Tails of Redemption had a wonderful time helping with last week’s Pet Food Pantry in Brookfield. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office patnered with Rescue Pack Chicago, Meals on Wheels, and Elks USA to provide pet food to those in need. We enjoyed helping our community and seeing all of the cute dogs that stopped by!

12/21/2021

Photos from Rescue Pack Chicago's post

12/21/2021

Pupdate! Venus, who was adopted in October, came to us from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control and is doing great! Her owner is happy to report, “I've had Venus for 2 months now, and I'm so happy she's home with me – exactly where she's meant to be! I immediately bought a doggie DNA kit because I wanted to know everything I could about her. She's so happy, energetic, super smart, and gives about 100 kisses a day. She loves long walks, alllll the attention/belly rubs, and my niece (pictured) and nephew. I'm so thankful for Tails of Redemption for bringing Venus into my life!”

12/20/2021

12/20/2021

Come say hi to Canelo at this morning’s pet pantry. He is still available for adoption.

12/18/2021

Pupdate! Pierre, who was adopted in June, is doing great! His owner says: “Things are good with Pierre. He's living his best life by either taking up the couch when watching TV or sleeping in a Queen size bed. He loves walks through the parks in the neighborhoods and making new friends with the neighbors. He absolutely enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner and passed out shortly afterwards into a food coma.”

Pupdate! Pierre, who was adopted in June, is doing great! His owner says: “Things are good with Pierre. He's living his best life by either taking up the couch when watching TV or sleeping in a Queen size bed. He loves walks through the parks in the neighborhoods and making new friends with the neighbors. He absolutely enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner and passed out shortly afterwards into a food coma.”

12/17/2021

CAT AND DOG FOOD PANTRY 🐈🐕
DOCUMENT COLLECTION AND SHREDDING 📰
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK 💊

Mark your calendar to join us on Monday, December 20, 9am - 11am, at 8925 S. Kostner in Worth, IL (home of Our Lady of Loretto Church). We'll be on-site with the Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official) and Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois.

Everyone is welcome to participate. Please share widely with neighbors, friends and family.

12/16/2021

Welcome, Coal, to Tails of Redemption! Coal came to us from South Suburban Humane Society @southsubhumane. He is a sweet, 10-month-old lab mix. We are hoping that with some one-on-one training and socialization in Tails of Redemption, he’ll make the ideal companion for a deserving family.
Let’s hope someone will get Coal in their stocking this Christmas!

12/14/2021

Great news! Cheese 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

Great news! Cheese 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

12/14/2021

Tomorrow, staff from our office will be in Brookfield giving out pet food to any one in need for their pet, along with hosting a document shredding and prescription drug takeback.

All are invited between 9:30-11:30AM, and we will be serving seniors only between 8-9AM.

12/13/2021

Congrats to our Tails of Redemption participant for completing the program! So well deserved!

12/08/2021

In just over a week, we'll host our HOWLiday pet food pantry for dogs 🐶 and cats 🐱 on Wednesday, December 15.

Together with our partners, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois and the Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official), we'll be at 9022 W. 31st St in Brookfield from 8:00 - 11:30 AM. This is a drive-through pantry so even if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can stay warm in your vehicle.

This event is open to anyone who needs help feeding their pets.

12/03/2021

Pupdate! Rocky, who was adopted in September, has been a true blessing to his family. His owner says: "He has brought a new joy and spark into our lives. Rocky's energy and loyalty has melted our hearts. We are grateful for the opportunity to adopt Rocky. We are also grateful to the Tails of Redemption program for all of their hard work in training and preparing Rocky for our home.”

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tails of Redemption! We are very grateful for our trainers, staff, adopters, dogs, and our partner shelters, including Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control, South Suburban Humane Society, and Chicago Animal Care and Control. Without them, our program could not be possible.

We also want to thank all of our donors from Forgotten Dogs Foundation, who generously donated a grooming station, and to everyone who purchased items from our Amazon Wishlist.

11/24/2021

Canelo is still looking for his forever home. If you are interested in adopting this adorable pup, please email [email protected].

11/23/2021

Welcome, Barney, to Tails of Redemption! Barney is a 9-month-old Australian Cattle Dog that came to us from CACC. He has a sweet demeanor, is super smart, and is very playful! Check back for updates on his progress.

11/22/2021

A big welcome to our new pup! This buddy is a 3-year-old German Shepherd from Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control. He is a super friendly dog, and we are excited to work with him. Check back for updates on his progress.

11/17/2021

November 14th was Bitsy’s three-year “gotcha” anniversary. Her owner says, “I could not be happier with the decision to adopt Bitsy. I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her, as did everyone in my household. She adapted quickly to her new home. Bitsy is the Queen of the Castle. We also have another dog and 5 cats, and, as you can see, they love her just as much as we do. Thank you for blessing our household with Bitsy Marie.”

11/12/2021

Canelo was brought to us through our partnership with South Suburban Humane Society. He is a beautiful 3-year-old Pitbull who originally was going to be euthanized in Kansas before he was rescued by Bark4Compassion and sent to us. Canelo is doing great with all of his training, and we are so lucky to have him with us.

11/11/2021

11/05/2021

Pupdate! Landon came to us from @chicagoanimalcare and was adopted in October, 2019. His dad reports, “Landon has taught Petey some of his training. They have been happy living their best pup life!”

Pupdate! Landon came to us from @chicagoanimalcare and was adopted in October, 2019. His dad reports, “Landon has taught Petey some of his training. They have been happy living their best pup life!”

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween from the Tails of Redemption Team. Thank you to all our adopters, who have given our dogs forever homes! You are the real heroes!

10/28/2021

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay! We are so grateful and appreciative of those who are first on the scene when something goes wrong. If you see a First Responder today (or any day), make sure to thank them for their bravery, dedication, and service.

10/27/2021

Pupdate! Lady Buttercup, who came to us from South Suburban Humane Society was adopted in July, and is living her best life and fits right in with her family. Her mom says, “Our family was blessed with an amazingly loving and beautiful dog. Lady has brought so much joy to our home and has helped me tremendously. She has helped our eldest daughter with anxiety. Lady is full-on part of my beautiful girl tribe. She is not only great with my daughters, but also my parents, siblings, and all of their pets.

10/22/2021

Happy National Make a Dog’s Day. This day is a day to provide all dogs with the best day of their lives! We encourage you today to visit shelters and remind you to adopt instead of shop for your new pet.

Happy National Make a Dog’s Day. This day is a day to provide all dogs with the best day of their lives! We encourage you today to visit shelters and remind you to adopt instead of shop for your new pet.

10/21/2021

Today is National Pets for Veterans Day. This day raises awareness about the mental health benefits animals provide veterans, as well as the benefits to rescued animals in need of a home. We want to thank Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officer Michael Brewer for his service, and share some photos of his support system, Domino and Ziggy, who are graduates of the Tails of Redemption program.

10/18/2021

Rochelle, who was adopted in 2019 after being a member of our first graduating class, has been there for her owner during a difficult time:
“Rochelle has been such a blessing and lifesaver. This past year, I have been struggling with cancer and she has been there by my side throughout this entire time. She has been so good with me, especially during my surgery and chemo treatments. There were days where I could only tolerate Starbucks sandwiches and she would come with me and get a pupachino and brighten my day. I had no idea she would be such a lifesaver. She kept me company during the hardest times.”

10/14/2021

Check out my list on Amazon

Tails of Redemption is in need of some supplies. If you are interested in helping us out, please check out our Amazon wish list. Thank you for your support!

10/13/2021

Great News! Venus 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. Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control

10/06/2021

Pupdate! Stuart, who came to us from the South Suburban Humane Society @southsubhumane was adopted in July and is doing well. His family reports, “Stuart is doing great! He’s just lounging and living his best life.”

10/01/2021

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.

09/29/2021

“Have a beautiful day.” – Venus is now available for adoption. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in adopting her.

“Have a beautiful day.” – Venus is now available for adoption. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in adopting her.

09/28/2021

We were so happy to help reunite a lost dog with her owner! About two weeks ago, our staff noticed a lost dog at the Sheriff’s Mental Health Transition Center, but she eluded our staff each time they tried to catch her. Our staff started providing food and water for her to gain her trust and, finally, after two weeks, they were able to catch her. They then searched lost dog postings online, where they found her owner. Alina returned home that night.

Home at Last! Alina, the Mix from #Chicago #IL is home safe and sound! Thank you to the heros at the Cook County Sheriff's office for taking care of Alina, feeding her for 2 weeks, and finding her post on Lost Dogs Illinois to get a hold of the family that was missing her! Missing 8/29/2021 Reunited 9/18/2021 Welcome home sweet girl!

"I got a call from the sheriffs office on 28th and Rockwell. Across from the couty jail. Where Alina was located hiding in the bushes where the also found a coyote with puppies, I was told Alina was attacked by them, four officers gave her food and water for two weeks until the where able to grab her... she's still traumatized poor Alina keeps shaking."

"She was hiding in a little jungle adjacent to the sheriffs office M.H.T.C officials there who I consider Alina's heroes found my phone number and contacted me last night around 7 pm. It took time and effort for them to trap her because according to what they said Alina kept running inside the high grass and bushes where they also found a coyote and puppies living there, what could be the reason for the female coyote to bite Alina at some point, but she's OK I just removed ticks from her skin, they also left food and water nearby for days, to save Alina before she was finally trapped."

VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/jctor.cazares/videos/561323638439066/

09/27/2021

We have been hard at work in TOR! We currently have 3 dogs: Cheese, Venus, and Summer. All three dogs have been spending time in the Division 9 yard for some exercise and playing. We have been teaching the handlers some of the different terms associated with our training. Now, they are able to use the proper terms for some of the training techniques that we employ in TOR.