🐾☀️ Join us for Chicagoland’s BIGGEST dog-friendly outdoor festival! ☀️🐾

Border Tails Rescue is so excited to be part of Live Like Roo’s Pet Fest — a full day packed with adorable dogs, amazing vendors, live music, food, raffles, and fun for both humans and pups alike!

Come shop from 100+ vendors featuring pet favorites and so much more while enjoying caricature artists, delicious food, activities all day long, and tons of adoptable dog cuteness 🖤

This year’s event is teaming up with Hideaway Brew Garden’s Pirates & Paws celebration, meaning even MORE fun — including a dog water park and pirate-themed adventures for your furry crew 🏴‍☠️🐶

🎶 BAND LINEUP 🎶
Serendipity • 12:30 PM
High Infidelity • 4:30 PM
7th Heaven • 8:30 PM

(Pet Fest ends at 3PM, but Pirates & Paws festivities continue until 11PM!)

Most importantly, the event supports the incredible work of the Live Like Roo Foundation, helping pets battling cancer receive the care they deserve 🧡

Come hang out with us, meet adoptable dogs, support rescue, and celebrate the best kind of community — one built around animals and the people who love them.

☀️🎉 Join Border Tails Rescue at Glenview Summer Fest! 🎉☀️

One of Glenview’s favorite summer traditions is back, and we are so excited to be part of it!

Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day featuring tons of local vendors, crafts, free games, health and wellness services, home improvement ideas, unique gifts, and an incredible variety of food and drinks for every craving 🍔🧋🌮

Of course, Border Tails Rescue will be there too with some adorable adoptable dogs ready to soak up attention and hopefully meet their future families 🐾

Whether you’re looking to shop local, grab some amazing food, support small businesses, or just spend a beautiful day with the community, Summer Fest has something for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🖤

🏴🐾 Dogs of Scotland is BACK at the Highland Games — and this year Border Tails Rescue is joining the fun with our very own Rescue Runway Show! 🐾🏴

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 9AM–3PM for one of the most anticipated dog events of the year! Between incredible Scottish breed showcases, agility demonstrations, meet-and-greets, and all-day festivities, this is going to be an unforgettable day for dog lovers.

✨ NEW THIS YEAR ✨
Border Tails Rescue will be showcasing adoptable dogs during our Rescue Runway Show, where attendees can meet some amazing pups looking for forever homes while learning more about our mission and rescue work throughout Chicago and beyond.

Founded 7 years ago by Harleigh Garcia, Border Tails Rescue started with the goal of rescuing dogs from Mexico and has since expanded to helping dogs from Korea, Puerto Rico, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and anywhere dogs need help — without breed restrictions. We proudly pull more dogs from CACC than any other rescue and specialize in helping senior dogs, medical cases, and dogs often overlooked elsewhere.

At BTR, once a dog becomes part of our family, we do whatever it takes to give them the second chance they deserve 🖤

We’ll also be sharing information about programs like Doggy Day Out, where volunteers can take shelter dogs out for adventures, naps, pup cups, and much-needed breaks from shelter life.

🐶 ADOPTABLE DOGS AVAILABLE ON SITE! 🐶
Dogs and puppies will be available for adoption directly at the event on Saturday, June 13th only from 9AM–3PM. Approved adopters may even be able to take their new best friend home right from the event!

PLUS enjoy:
🏃 Agility Junkies demonstrations
🎉 Parade of Dogs
🐕 Scottish breed meet-and-greets
☀️ A full day celebrating dogs, community, and Scottish culture

Whether you’re a longtime Highland Games attendee, a lover of Scottish breeds, or simply someone hoping to meet your future best friend, we’d love to see you there 🖤

🐾 Join Border Tails Rescue at the 4th Annual East Lakeview Adopt & Shop! 🐾

We are so excited to once again be part of the East Lakeview Adopt & Shop event on Saturday, June 14th from 11AM–2PM! Last year’s event was absolutely incredible, with so many dogs finding forever homes thanks to the amazing support of the community 🖤

This year is expected to be even bigger, with an estimated 4,000 attendees coming out to support local shelters, rescues, small businesses, and of course — meet adoptable dogs!

We’ll be bringing some amazing adoptable pups who are ready to meet their future families. Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, volunteer, or simply stop by to support rescue dogs, we’d love to see you there.

Come shop local, meet adorable dogs, and help support rescues making a difference across Chicagoland 🐶

📍 East Lakeview, exact address of our booth to come!

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

🏍️🐾 COME RIDE WITH US! 🐾🏍️

Border Tails Rescue is excited to be participating in the Kitties, Canines & Cruisers Motorcycle Rescue Rally hosted by St. Sophia’s Forgotten Felines alongside 20 amazing shelters and rescues across Chicagoland!

Join fellow animal lovers for an awesome day of riding, community, and helping animals in need. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking for a fun way to support rescue animals, this event is for YOU.

📍 Start Location: Chicago Harley-Davidson — Villa Park, IL
🕘 Check-In & Registration: 9:00 AM
🏍️ Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM
🏁 Finish Line: The Forge: Lemont Quarries
🎉 Ends with an Adoption & Community Fair!

This poker-style, choose-your-own-adventure rally helps raise funds for participating rescues — including Border Tails! Every rider helps support medical care, food, supplies, rescue efforts, and adoption programs for animals across Chicagoland.

Come ride, meet fellow animal lovers, and help make a difference for homeless pets 🖤

Register today:
📧 kcc@stsff.org
🌐 www.stsff-kcc.org

🐾🏡 FOSTER TO FOREVER 🏡🐾

This is your sign to meet your future dog 👀

Join us for our Foster to Forever Event — a day full of adoptable dogs and second chances ❤️

🐶 Meet our foster dogs ON SITE
These pups are living in homes, not kennels — which means you can:
✨ Talk directly with their fosters
✨ Learn their real personalities, routines, and quirks
✨ Find your perfect match

Whether you’re ready to adopt, just browsing, or want to support the rescue, there’s something for everyone

Come meet your match and help us turn fosters into FOREVER homes 🐾❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us this Saturday from 11 AM–6 PM as we celebrate TWO YEARS of Rad Pop Vintage! 🎉

We’re throwing an all-day anniversary party packed with vintage finds, local vendors, good food, and adoptable dogs!

🌭 Complimentary hot dogs (vegan & meat options available) from 12–3 PM, plus snacks and drinks!
🐶 From 12–2 PM, Border Tails Rescue will be bringing some adorable adoptable pups to meet in the garden.
🛍️ Shop tons of extra vintage and support amazing local vendors set up outside all day long!

Come hang out, celebrate with us, and enjoy an afternoon full of community, shopping, and rescue dogs. We can’t wait to see you there!

🚗🐾 Join Border Tails Rescue at Wheels for Paws this Saturday! 🐾🏍️

We’re excited to partner with Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Mt. Prospect for an amazing community event bringing together cars, motorcycles, rescue dogs, and animal lovers — all for a great cause!

📍 Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Mt. Prospect
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Come meet some of our adoptable dogs, learn more about Border Tails Rescue, and enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible cars, local automotive groups, and community fun. We’ll have adoptable dog profiles, information about fostering and adoption, and hopefully a few furry friends ready to steal your heart!

Even better — 20% of all Tropical Smoothie Cafe sales during the event will be donated directly to Border Tails Rescue, and all collected pet supplies and monetary donations will support the dogs in our care.

Bring your friends, grab a smoothie, check out the cars, and help support rescue dogs in need. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐶💛

🏃‍♀️🐾 RESCUE RUNS ARE HERE 🐾🏃‍♂️

Starting Saturday 5/16, come run with our shelter dogs! 💜

Some of our pups have energy to burn, love getting out of the shelter, and absolutely thrive with exercise and enrichment — and now you can help while getting your own steps in too.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support rescue dogs, this is such a great way to spend your Saturday morning.

✨ Saturdays at 9 AM
✨ Registration required
✨ Run alongside adoptable Border Tails Rescue dogs
✨ Help provide enrichment, exercise, and socialization for shelter pups

These outings help our dogs decompress, build confidence, and show off their amazing personalities outside of the kennel environment. Plus… it’s way more fun running with a dog 🐶

🐾✨ WOOFGANG ADOPTION EVENT ✨🐾

Looking to add a new best friend to your pack? This is your sign 👀

We’re heading to Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Glenview for an adoption event you won’t want to miss!

Come meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs—whether you’re ready to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want to get your dog fix in, we’d love to see you 🐶❤️

📍 Woof Gang Glenview
📅 May 8, 2026
⏰ 11 AM- 1 PM

✨ Meet adoptable dogs
✨ Chat with our team about fostering & adoption
✨ Learn how you can get involved

Who knows… your perfect match might be waiting for you 💫

🐾🏡 FOSTER TO FOREVER + GARAGE SALE 🏡🐾

This is your sign to meet your future dog… and score some good finds while you’re at it 👀

Join us for our Foster to Forever Event + Garage Sale Fundraiser — a day full of adoptable dogs, amazing deals, and second chances ❤️

🐶 Meet our foster dogs ON SITE
These pups are living in homes, not kennels — which means you can:
✨ Talk directly with their fosters
✨ Learn their real personalities, routines, and quirks
✨ Find your perfect match

💛 $100 OFF adoption fees for all foster dogs at the event

🛍️ Garage Sale Fundraiser
We’ll have a TON of items — everything from pet supplies to household goods — with all proceeds going directly back to the dogs

Whether you’re ready to adopt, just browsing, or want to support the rescue, there’s something for everyone

Come meet your match, shop for a cause, and help us turn fosters into FOREVER homes 🐾❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!

✨🐾 MOMS, MIMOSAS & MUTTS 🐾✨

We’re teaming up with Kendra Scott at Old Orchard for the ultimate feel-good shopping event 💛

Join us for Moms, Mimosas & Mutts — where you can sip, shop, and support rescue all at once 🥂🐶

💐 Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift- dog moms INCLUDED?
We’ve got you covered:
• Your mom
• Your wife
• Your best friend
• Yourself (because obviously 😉)

✨ Shop for a Cause ✨
A portion of your purchase will go directly to helping our rescue dogs — funding medical care, food, and second chances

Can’t make it in person?
👉 Ship for a Cause and still support from anywhere! Code to come!

Come hang out, meet some adoptable pups, sip some mimosas, and knock out your Mother’s Day shopping all in one go 💕

Because the best gifts give back 🐾💛

🐾🧘‍♀️ PUPPY PAWSILATES IS BACK (and you don’t want to miss this) 🧘‍♀️🐾

We’re teaming up with FLX Move Pilates for a Charity Mat Pilates Class — but with a very special twist… PUPPIES 🐶✨

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 PM for a feel-good workout that actually gives back. Every stretch, every rep, every laugh (because let’s be real… puppies 🥹) helps support our rescue dogs. 

💛 Why you should come:
• Pilates + puppies = immediate serotonin
• All fitness levels welcome
• Snacks provided (yes, please)
• You’re directly helping fund medical care, food, and safe homes for our dogs

📍 FLX Move Pilates
1300 Waukegan Road, Glenview

🎟️ Tickets:
$50 for one
$75 for two (bring a friend 👯‍♀️)

⚠️ Spots are LIMITED — and these WILL go fast

This is your chance to move your body, clear your mind, and make a real impact for dogs who need it most. Come for the workout… stay for the puppies 🐾❤️

Grab your spot now!