Tails Dekalb Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

DeKalb, Illinois Shelter Guide

Tails Animal Shelter DeKalb & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Use this guide before visiting Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, Illinois. It explains adoption hours, address, phone extensions, dog and cat fees, same-day adoption steps, lost pets, surrender rules, DeKalb County Animal Control routing, microchipping, spay/neuter clinic, dog training, foster help, Dog’s Day Out, working cats, map directions and official links.

Important: Tails is a managed-admission humane society and adoption shelter, not the same as DeKalb County Animal Control. If you want to adopt, surrender, foster, microchip or use Tails services, start with Tails. If you need help with bite reports, dangerous animals, roaming/injured animals, nuisance complaints, cruelty/neglect or rabies tags, use DeKalb County Animal Control.

Quick Answer Adoption Steps Official Links

2250 Barber Greene Road 815-758-2457 Mon–Fri 12–7 Sat–Sun 12–5:30 First-come in-person adoption

Fast answer: Tails Humane Society is located at 2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115. The main phone number is 815-758-2457. Listed shelter hours are Monday–Friday 12 PM–7 PM and Saturday–Sunday 12 PM–5:30 PM. Adoptions are first come, first served and completed in person at the shelter. Adopters must be 18 or older, show photo ID with current address, bring a lease if renting, pay the adoption fee and complete the adoption survey/contract process.

Tails Humane Society DeKalb Quick Details

These details answer the most common searches: Tails animal shelter DeKalb, Tails Humane Society hours, DeKalb IL dog adoption, cat adoption, adoption fees, surrender, lost pets, animal control and low-cost spay/neuter.

MAP

Shelter address

2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Use this address for adoption visits, shelter questions, lost/found help and general Tails programs.

CALL

Main phone

815-758-2457.

General information is listed as extension 1. Surrender/relinquishment is extension 2.

HRS

Public hours

Monday–Friday: 12 PM–7 PM.

Saturday–Sunday: 12 PM–5:30 PM.

CTRL

Animal control

DeKalb County Animal Control: 815-748-2427.

Use animal control for stray dogs, bites, dangerous animals, cruelty/neglect and rabies/tag issues.

Do not mix up locations: This guide is for Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, Illinois. It is not DeKalb County Animal Services in Chamblee, Georgia, and not the DeKalb Animal Shelter in Tennessee. Phone numbers, fees, hours and animal-control rules are different.

Which DeKalb Animal Shelter Is This?

Search results for “DeKalb animal shelter” can mix Illinois, Georgia and Tennessee results. The title here uses “Tails Animal Shelter DeKalb,” so this page focuses on Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, Illinois.

This guide

Tails Humane Society, DeKalb IL

Use this page if you are searching for Tails Humane Society, Tails animal shelter DeKalb, Tails DeKalb adoption, or the shelter on Barber Greene Road.

Not this guide

DeKalb County Animal Services, Georgia

If you mean the Chamblee, GA county shelter, this Illinois guide does not apply. Use the Georgia shelter’s own official page.

Not this guide

DeKalb Animal Shelter, Tennessee

If you mean the Tennessee shelter, do not use Tails fees, hours or phone numbers. Confirm the state before calling.

What Tails Humane Society Actually Handles

Tails is a managed-admission animal shelter and humane society. Its role is adoption, shelter care, community programs, low-cost services, dog training, foster, transport, working cats and pet owner support. Animal law enforcement is handled through animal control and local police routes.

Adoption

Dogs, cats and critters

Tails lists dogs, cats and small animals for adoption. Adoption is first come, first served and completed in person at the shelter.

Services

Microchip, clinic and training

Tails offers microchipping, low-cost spay/neuter clinic service, and reward-based dog training classes near the shelter campus.

Support

Foster, Dog’s Day Out and surrender help

Foster homes help young, pregnant, nursing and recovering animals. Dog’s Day Out gives eligible longer-term dogs a break from the shelter.

Search-intent answer: If you searched “Tails adoption hours,” use the hours and adoption sections. If you searched “Tails animal control,” use the animal-control routing section. If you searched “Tails surrender pet,” use the surrender section before bringing any animal.

Tails Animal Shelter DeKalb Adoption Hours 2026

The posted hours are straightforward, but the best adoption visit depends on timing, pet availability, meeting rooms, resident-dog introductions, paperwork and whether you need same-day adoption.

Adoption Hours 12 PM Open Weekdays + Weekend

Current public hours

Tails lists shelter hours as Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 7 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 12 PM to 5:30 PM. Adoptions are completed in person and are first come, first served.

Best plan: arrive early enough to browse, visit privately, ask questions and complete a 30+ minute adoption process.

Need	Best Timing / Route	Practical Visitor Tip
Adopt a dog, cat or critter	During shelter hours; first come, first served.	Check listings first and arrive with backup choices because availability changes.
Meet a dog privately	Plan extra time for a private visiting room.	Ask staff or volunteers when you find an animal you want to visit with.
Resident dog introduction	After you decide you want to adopt the Tails dog.	Bring proof of current vaccination status for your dog and follow staff’s outdoor introduction process.
Same-day adoption	Possible after the adoption process is completed.	Cats must leave in carriers; dogs must leave with collar and leash.
Relinquish a pet	Call extension 2 or submit the appropriate request form.	Do not bring an animal without discussing space and intake needs first.
Animal control issue	DeKalb County Animal Control, local police after hours.	Use animal control for bites, dangerous animals, stray/roaming/injured animals and cruelty concerns.

Best arrival window: For adoption, go earlier than the last hour. Tails says the adoption process averages about 30 minutes, but visitors should be prepared to spend at least an hour or longer at the shelter.

How to Adopt from Tails Humane Society DeKalb

Tails adoption is in person and match-focused. Staff invite visitors to look around, ask about a good fit, visit in private rooms and then complete a survey, introduction discussion, contract and fee payment.

Check available pets before leaving home

Start by checking dogs, cats, critters and Forget Me Not long-term residents on the official Tails pages. Write down pet names and backup choices.

Visit in person during shelter hours

Adoptions are first come, first served in person. Online browsing helps you prepare, but it does not replace visiting and completing the adoption process at the shelter.

Talk to staff about home fit

Tell staff about kids, activity level, pet experience, current pets, landlord rules, work schedule and what kind of pet personality you can handle.

Spend time in a private visiting room

Tails gives visitors time to meet the animal and ask questions. Do not choose only by photo, breed guess or color.

Complete the adoption survey and contract

The adoption process includes a survey, discussion about introducing the animal into your home, contract review and adoption fee payment.

Take the pet home safely

Cats must leave in carriers. Dogs must leave with a collar and leash. Bring your own supplies or ask what is available at the front desk.

Good adopter question: “What should I expect during the first 72 hours at home?” Ask about decompression, resident-pet introductions, vaccine records, heartworm/FIV/FeLV testing, feeding, training and stress signs.

Tails Humane Society Adoption Fees

Use these fees for planning, but verify current pricing before checkout because specials, sponsored pets and program details can change. DeKalb County rabies tag fees may also apply for local residents.

CAT

Feline fees

Kittens: $175.

Adult cats: $75.

Senior cats: $50.

DOG

Canine fees

Puppies: $450.

Adult dogs: $350.

Senior dogs: $225.

FMN

Forget Me Not dogs

Forget Me Not Club dogs: $200.

These are long-term residents whose fees are partially sponsored to help them find homes.

CRIT

Critter fees

Mice: $5. Rat, hamsters and gerbils: $10.

Guinea pigs: $15. Rabbits: $35 intact / $75 altered.

Fee / Requirement	What It Means	What to Ask Before Paying
Adoption inclusions	Spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations needed up to adoption, testing when age-appropriate and free vet wellness check.	Ask what records you receive and what your vet should do next.
Dog heartworm test	Dogs 7 months and older receive heartworm testing as part of adoption inclusions.	Ask about the result and prevention plan.
Cat FIV/FeLV test	Cats 6 months and older receive FIV/FeLV testing as part of adoption inclusions.	Ask staff how to interpret the result and what follow-up is needed.
Dog training coupon	Puppy and adult dog adoptions may include a $20 coupon toward eligible 6-week Tails obedience classes.	Ask whether your adopted dog qualifies and when the next class starts.
DeKalb County rabies tag	DeKalb County requires a current rabies tag for dogs and cats over 4 months. Tails lists $20 for 1-year tag and $52 for 3-year tag at adoption based on vaccine given.	Ask whether this applies to your residence and pet.

Budget reminder: Adoption fee is not the full first-month cost. Plan for food, litter, collar, leash, carrier, toys, preventives, vet follow-up, training and possible pet deposits if renting.

Dogs, Cats, Critters and Forget Me Not Pets

Different pet types need different questions. A puppy adopter needs training and vaccine planning. A cat adopter needs carrier and litter setup. A rabbit or guinea pig adopter needs species-specific housing and diet planning.

Pet Type	Ask Before Adoption	Prepare Before Going Home
Puppy	Age, vaccines, potty training, chewing, socialization and class options.	Crate, puppy-safe space, cleaning supplies, leash, collar and training plan.
Adult dog	Energy level, leash skills, dog-to-dog meet, heartworm test, training needs and stress signs.	Collar, leash, vehicle plan, slow introduction plan and quiet decompression space.
Senior dog	Medical notes, mobility, dental care, medications, comfort and daily routine.	Soft bedding, manageable activity plan, vet follow-up and calm home setup.
Kitten	Age, vaccine stage, litter habits, social needs and whether a pair is recommended.	Secure carrier, kitten-safe room, litter, food, toys and vet follow-up.
Adult or senior cat	Shyness, handling, litter habits, FIV/FeLV test status and adjustment needs.	Carrier, quiet starter room, litter box, scratcher and slow introduction plan.
Critter	Housing size, diet, bedding, handling, social needs and small-animal vet care.	Proper enclosure, species-specific food, bedding, enrichment and safe transport.

Forget Me Not tip: Long-term residents may be overlooked for reasons unrelated to how they will do in the right home. Ask staff what setting helps that pet shine outside the kennel.

Lost and Found Pets Near DeKalb IL

Lost-pet searches need speed, repeated checking and multiple reporting routes. Tails recommends contacting shelters, police departments and animal control, posting online and using flyers with a clear photo.

If your pet is missing

Search the area where the pet disappeared and use familiar words such as the pet’s name or “treat.”
Ask neighbors to watch for the pet and check garages, sheds, porches and hiding spots.
Call local animal shelters, police departments and animal control.
Report the missing pet to your nearest police station and DeKalb County Animal Control.
Post on local and statewide lost-pet social pages.
Make flyers with a clear photo, description, pet name and contact information.
Check parks, dog parks and places your pet may know.
Use Petco Love Lost or another trusted lost/found tool with a clear photo.

If you found a pet

Keep yourself safe and do not handle an aggressive, injured or frightened animal if unsafe.
Scan for a microchip through a shelter, veterinarian or animal service provider.
Report the found pet to animal control, local police and lost/found pages.
Note exact location, date, time, collar, tags and condition.
Do not permanently rehome the animal without following local lost/found steps.
For found stray dogs, contact local animal control instead of assuming Tails can accept the dog immediately.

Microchip reminder: Microchips are not GPS trackers. They help shelters and veterinarians identify the owner when scanned, but the registration must have your current phone number and address.

Tails Animal Shelter vs DeKalb County Animal Control

Animal-control questions are different from adoption questions. Tails can help with adoption, surrender requests, microchipping and services; DeKalb County Animal Control handles enforcement and public-safety animal issues.

Use Tails

Adoption and shelter services

Use Tails for adoptable pets, adoption fees, dog/cat/critters pages, Dog’s Day Out, foster, training, microchipping and surrender discussions.

Use Animal Control

Complaints and enforcement

Use DeKalb County Animal Control for stray/roaming/injured animals, bite reports, dangerous/vicious animals, nuisance complaints, cruelty/neglect and rabies/tag enforcement.

After hours

Use local police when directed

DeKalb County Animal Control says after-hours calls should go through local police to contact Animal Control. Use emergency help for immediate danger.

Situation	Likely Route	What to Say
Stray dog in DeKalb County	DeKalb County Animal Control / local police after hours.	Give exact location, dog description, behavior and whether it is injured or dangerous.
Stray cat	Check local rules and resources.	DeKalb County Animal Control says it does not pick up stray cats, so ask for the correct local resource.
Animal bite	Medical care + police/animal control report.	Seek medical help, then report details: location, animal description, owner if known and injury details.
Dangerous or aggressive animal	Animal Control / local police; emergency services if immediate threat.	Do not approach. Keep children and pets away and report exact location.
Owner surrender	Tails extension 2 / relinquishment form.	Explain whether the pet was adopted from Tails, species, age, medical needs and reason for surrender.

Safety first: Do not approach an animal that appears aggressive, trapped, severely injured, frightened or possibly rabid. Keep distance and use the correct animal-control or emergency route.

Surrendering or Relinquishing a Pet to Tails Humane Society

Tails is a limited/managed admission shelter. That means it cannot accept every animal immediately and must prioritize based on space and resources. Always call or complete the correct form before bringing a pet.

Before you ask Tails to take a pet

If the pet was adopted from Tails, call 815-758-2457 extension 2.
If the pet was adopted from another shelter, contact that shelter first.
If the pet was not adopted from Tails, complete the appropriate relinquishment request form and wait for follow-up.
If you found a stray dog, contact local animal control.
Be honest about bite history, behavior, medical needs, vaccines, spay/neuter status and urgency.
Ask about resources if food, training, housing, behavior or cost is the real problem.

What Tails prioritizes

Tails says it will always accept cats adopted from Tails.
Tails tries to immediately accept very young kittens/puppies and sick or injured adults when possible.
Pets not adopted from Tails are accepted as space permits.
Tails accepts pet birds, hamsters, bunnies, gerbils and other small pets as space permits.
Tails does not accept reptiles of any kind.

Surrender call script: “I need help with possible relinquishment. The pet is [species, age, sex], was/was not adopted from Tails, has [medical/behavior notes], and the reason is [brief reason]. Should I leave a voicemail at extension 2, complete a form, or contact animal control?”

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter, Microchipping and Rabies Tag Planning

Many users searching “Tails DeKalb clinic,” “Tails spay neuter,” “microchip DeKalb IL,” or “rabies tag DeKalb County” are not trying to adopt today. They need preventive-care planning.

FIX

Spay/neuter clinic

Tails operates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic at 2270 Barber Greene Road. The clinic is by appointment and lists Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday surgery days.

CHIP

Microchipping

Tails lists low-cost microchipping for $25 by appointment, with lifetime registration through 24Petwatch and no annual renewal costs.

TAG

Rabies tags

DeKalb County requires dogs and cats over 4 months old to have a rabies vaccination and county tag. Ask whether a tag fee applies at adoption or clinic visit.

Clinic Topic	Official Guidance Summary	Practical Tip
Clinic days	Spay/neuter clinic is listed as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only.	Submit the request form early because appointments can fill quickly.
Drop-off / pickup	Surgery drop-off is listed from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM. Dogs are picked up 2–2:45 PM; cats 4–4:45 PM.	Plan transportation before scheduling and follow pre-op instructions closely.
Age requirement	Puppies and kittens must be at least 16 weeks old at surgery.	Do not schedule too early without confirming age and weight readiness.
Vaccines during clinic	Clinic offers vaccines only at the time of spay/neuter.	Use local vaccine clinics if you only need vaccines.
Microchip appointment	Call extension 2 or email the shelter; walk-ins may be available but calling ahead is recommended.	Update your registration after every phone or address change.

Tails Dog Training and New-Adopter Support

Training is a major search intent because many adoption returns happen when expectations are unclear. Tails offers positive reinforcement dog training next to the shelter campus.

TRAIN

Basic obedience

Tails describes its basic obedience class as a structured 6-week course using reward-based positive reinforcement.

$125

Class fee planning

Classes are listed as starting at $125, with eligible Tails adopters using an adoption coupon for a lower rate.

LOC

Training center

The training center is listed at 2270 Barber Greene Road, adjacent to the Tails Humane Society animal shelter.

Training question to ask: “Is this dog better for puppy class, basic obedience, adolescent training or private behavior support?” The answer depends on age, confidence, leash skills, energy and household needs.

Foster Program and Dog’s Day Out

Fostering and Dog’s Day Out are strong ways to help if you cannot adopt. These programs also answer search intents like “Tails foster DeKalb,” “Tails Dog’s Day Out,” “Tails volunteer with dogs,” and “take shelter dog for a day.”

Foster program

Foster homes help transport animals, young puppies, pregnant moms, nursing animals and animals recovering from minor medical conditions.
Tails says a foster home is less stressful than the shelter for young or healing animals.
Foster homes receive supplies, veterinary care and support from Tails.
Kitten fostering is especially important because many kittens are found stray, abandoned or homeless each year.

Dog’s Day Out

Participants must be 18 or older.
Tails provides eligible dog options, leash, collar and needed supplies.
Dogs must remain on leash unless inside your home or private fenced yard.
Dogs are not allowed to go to dog parks or meet other pets.
Eligible dogs are adult dogs 6 months and older who have been available for adoption for more than two weeks.
Outings can happen any day between 12 PM and 4 PM, and overnight stays may be possible for up to three nights.

Practical helper tip: A Dog’s Day Out report can help a long-term shelter dog get adopted because it shows how the dog behaves outside the kennel.

Working Cat Program and Outdoor Cat Placement

Some people searching “Tails cats” want a house cat. Others want a barn, stable, warehouse or winery cat. Tails has a Working Cat program for cats who may not be suited to regular indoor adoption.

What it is

Natural pest control placement

Working cats are typically adult feral or semi-feral cats that need a safe nontraditional placement instead of standard shelter adoption.

Good for

Barns, stables and warehouses

Working cats may fit barns, stables, warehouses, wineries or similar settings where cats can live safely and naturally.

Ask first

Placement needs matter

Ask what setup, acclimation period, shelter, food, water and veterinary expectations apply before taking working cats.

Video Resource Note

Tails has official video resources connected to foster education, including foster setup and transport-related videos, but a current official general adoption-hours or shelter-tour embed was not confirmed for this article. To keep the guide focused and trustworthy, this page uses official Tails pages and practical visitor steps rather than forcing a random unrelated video.

Recommended future video type: an official Tails video showing the Barber Greene shelter entrance, how to browse adoptable pets, private visiting rooms, adoption checkout, resident-dog introductions, foster signup and Dog’s Day Out pickup.

What to Bring Before Visiting Tails Humane Society

A prepared visitor gets better help and avoids avoidable adoption delays. Bring different items depending on whether you are adopting, surrendering, reclaiming, microchipping, joining Dog’s Day Out or using training/clinic services.

Photo ID

Adopters need a driver’s license or state ID with current address.

LEASE

Lease if renting

Renters should bring a lease showing animals are allowed where they live.

PAY

Payment method

Tails accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover for adoption; personal checks are not accepted.

DOG

Dog supplies

Dogs must leave with collar and leash. Bring your own or ask what is available for purchase.

CAT

Cat carrier

Cats must go home in carriers. Bring a secure carrier before adoption or reclaim.

VAX

Resident dog vaccine proof

If bringing your dog for a meet, bring proof of current vaccination status and follow staff’s introduction process.

After Adoption: First 7 Days at Home

A helpful adoption guide should not stop after payment. The first week is when many pets show stress, confusion or adjustment behavior, especially after shelter life.

First 24 hours

Keep the pet in a quiet starter space.
Do not invite everyone over immediately.
Use leash, carrier or crate safety during transport and entry.
Expect hiding, pacing, barking, whining, reduced appetite or nervous behavior.
Keep adoption paperwork, vaccine records, microchip details and clinic notes together.

Days 2–7

Schedule your free vet wellness check or normal veterinary follow-up.
Build a steady routine for feeding, potty breaks, walks, play and rest.
Introduce resident pets slowly and safely.
Watch for coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, limping, refusal to eat or severe anxiety.
Consider Tails training classes if you adopted a puppy or adult dog who needs structure.

Reality check: Shelter pets may need days or weeks to show their normal personality. A quiet transition is better than dog parks, parties, busy stores or immediate off-leash introductions.

Tails Humane Society Map, Directions and Visit Tips

Use this map for directions to 2250 Barber Greene Road in DeKalb, Illinois. If you need the spay/neuter clinic or training center, note that clinic/training information may refer to 2270 Barber Greene Road next to the shelter.

Map is for planning only. Use your navigation app for live traffic, road work, parking and route changes.

EARLY

Arrive early

Give yourself enough time to browse, meet pets privately, ask questions and complete adoption paperwork.

BACK

Have backup pets

Adoptions are first come, first served, so your first-choice pet may be adopted before you arrive.

CTRL

Use control for enforcement

For bite, dangerous animal, cruelty, stray dog or rabies/tag issues, contact animal control instead of the adoption desk.

Common Mistakes to Avoid at Tails DeKalb

These mistakes cause wasted trips, delayed adoptions and wrong-phone-route problems.

Before visiting

Do not assume an online pet is still available without backup choices.
Do not arrive near closing expecting a full adoption, private visit and dog introduction.
Do not forget your lease if you rent.
Do not bring your dog inside the shelter for a meet; ask staff about the outdoor introduction process.
Do not forget that cats must leave in carriers and dogs must leave with collar and leash.

Before surrendering or reporting

Do not bring a pet for surrender without calling extension 2 or completing the correct form.
Do not bring a found stray dog to Tails without checking animal-control routing.
Do not call adoption staff for dangerous animals, bite reports or cruelty/neglect complaints.
Do not assume Tails accepts reptiles; the surrender page says it does not accept reptiles.
Do not skip microchip updates after moving or changing phone numbers.

Official Tails Humane Society and DeKalb Animal Control Links

Use these official links for final verification and action after you understand the right service. This guide is independent and should not replace current shelter or county instructions.

INFOofficial Tails contact and hours pageOfficial address, phone, shelter hours, general info, clinic, surrender, training, volunteer and foster contact extensions. ADOPTofficial Tails adoption process and fees pageOfficial adoption workflow, first-come rule, fees, requirements, inclusions and adoption FAQs. DOGofficial Tails dogs for adoption pageOfficial dog listings, powered by Shelterluv, with adoption inclusion notes. CATofficial Tails cats for adoption pageOfficial cat listings, FIV/FeLV testing note and adoption inclusion details. CRITofficial Tails critters for adoption pageOfficial small-animal adoption page for available critters. FMNofficial Forget Me Not dogs pageOfficial long-term resident dog page with sponsored adoption-fee context. LOSTofficial Tails lost and found pets pageOfficial lost-pet protocol, local resources, microchip reminder and Petco Love Lost guidance. GIVEUPofficial Tails surrendering a pet pageOfficial relinquishment process, extension 2, stray-dog animal-control note and form guidance. CHIPofficial Tails microchipping pageOfficial $25 microchip guidance, 24Petwatch registration note and appointment instructions. CLINICofficial Tails spay/neuter clinic pageOfficial appointment days, surgery timing, age rules, vaccine notes and fee schedule. TRAINofficial Tails dog training pageOfficial positive-reinforcement class information, pricing, location and contact route. FOSTERofficial Tails foster program pageOfficial foster information for puppies, kittens, pregnant moms and recovering animals. DAYofficial Tails Dog’s Day Out pageOfficial guidelines for day trips, sleepovers, eligible dogs and safety rules. CTRLofficial DeKalb County Animal Control pageOfficial county route for animal complaints, rabies/tags, bites, stray dogs, wildlife and after-hours guidance.

Source-check note: Always verify current hours, animal availability, fees, rabies tag amounts, clinic availability, surrender capacity and animal-control routing directly with official Tails or DeKalb County sources before visiting.

Tails Animal Shelter DeKalb FAQ

Where is Tails Humane Society located?

Tails Humane Society is located at 2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.

What is the phone number for Tails Humane Society DeKalb?

The main phone number is 815-758-2457. General information is extension 1, relinquishing a pet is extension 2, the vet clinic is extension 3, volunteering is extension 4, fostering is extension 5 and dog training is extension 6.

What are Tails Animal Shelter DeKalb adoption hours?

Tails lists shelter hours as Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 7 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 12 PM to 5:30 PM.

Are adoptions at Tails first come, first served?

Yes. Tails says adoptions are done first come, first served in person at the shelter.

What do I need to adopt from Tails Humane Society?

You must be 18 or older, show a driver’s license or state ID with current address, bring a lease if renting, complete the adoption process and provide payment. Tails does not accept personal checks.

How much are dog adoption fees at Tails DeKalb?

Tails lists puppies at $450, adult dogs at $350, senior dogs at $225 and Forget Me Not dogs at $200. Confirm current fees before adopting.

How much are cat adoption fees at Tails DeKalb?

Tails lists kittens at $175, adult cats at $75 and senior cats at $50. Confirm current fees before checkout.

What is included with Tails adoption?

Adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations needed up to adoption, a free vet wellness check, heartworm test for dogs 7 months and older and FIV/FeLV test for cats 6 months and older.

Can my current dog meet a Tails dog before adoption?

Yes, if you have a dog already, Tails likes to have them meet your potential adoptee. Bring proof of current vaccination status. Tails asks that you do not bring your dog inside; staff will guide outdoor on-leash introductions when appropriate.

Can I take my adopted pet home the same day?

Yes. Tails says animals can leave the same day after completing the adoption process. Cats must go home in carriers, and dogs must leave with a collar and leash.

Does Tails Humane Society handle animal control?

Tails is a humane society and managed-admission shelter. DeKalb County Animal Control handles animal-related complaints, stray/roaming/injured animals, bite/dangerous animal issues, cruelty/neglect reports and rabies/tag enforcement.

What is DeKalb County Animal Control’s phone number?

DeKalb County Animal Control lists 815-748-2427 for animal-control contact. After hours, the county says to call your local police to contact Animal Control.

Does Tails accept owner surrenders?

Tails accepts animals as space and resources allow. If the pet was adopted from Tails, call 815-758-2457 extension 2. Pets not adopted from Tails require the appropriate relinquishment request process, and stray dogs should be routed to local animal control.

Does Tails offer low-cost microchipping?

Yes. Tails lists microchipping for $25 by appointment, with lifetime registration through 24Petwatch. Call extension 2 or email Tails to schedule.

Does Tails have a spay/neuter clinic?

Yes. Tails operates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic by appointment at 2270 Barber Greene Road. The clinic lists Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday surgery days.

What is Tails Dog’s Day Out?

Dog’s Day Out lets eligible adult shelter dogs go on field trips or short sleepovers with approved community members. Participants must be 18 or older, and dogs must follow the program’s leash and safety rules.

Final Take: Use Tails DeKalb the Right Way

Tails Humane Society is the main DeKalb, Illinois humane society and managed-admission shelter at 2250 Barber Greene Road. It is useful for dog adoption, cat adoption, critters, long-term resident dogs, foster care, Dog’s Day Out, microchipping, spay/neuter clinic, dog training, surrender requests and lost-pet guidance.

The best visitor plan is simple: check adoptable pets online, visit during posted hours, arrive early enough to complete the adoption process, bring ID and lease if renting, bring proper dog/cat transport supplies, use extension 2 for surrender questions, and use DeKalb County Animal Control for animal-law or public-safety issues.

Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with Tails Humane Society, DeKalb County Animal Control, DeKalb County Health Department, Shelterluv, Petco Love Lost, 24Petwatch, any local police department, veterinarian, rescue or official shelter portal. Always verify current details with official sources before visiting, adopting, surrendering, microchipping, scheduling clinic service, training, fostering or reporting an animal concern.