West Texas is an inconvenient place to be an unwanted dog.
One Tail at a Time - West Texas (OTAT-WTX) is based in Marfa, TX and works across hundreds of miles of rugged, remote borderland - there’s frequently no cell service, no water, almost no retail, no medical services. Virtually everyone lives off the grid down winding dirt roads. There’s not much for local economy; people are generally just making ends meet. It’s not hyperbole to suggest that there may be more pets than people.
In this wild place, full of predation and environmental extremes, we help homeless and unwanted dogs in communities with no shelter access while simultaneously working to turn high-risk, low-enrichment shelters into places of hope.
ADOPT
We are excited to be part of your journey to find your new companion! We have a national adoption program and pride ourselves on making thoughtful, successful connections. All OTAT-WTX pets are well-assessed; most become available for adoption after settling into foster homes where we learn loads about them. You can learn about our adoption process here.
FOSTER
Fostering saves lives. The more homes we have, the more pets we can help. We always have a list of dogs and cats who need a temporary home. We match pets and fosters, provide all supplies, and have an incredible community to support our foster program. Fosters are our most precious resource!! Learn more about fostering here.
DONATE
Running an animal rescue here - when the vet is 100 miles away, where many local shelters have no budget for veterinary care, and many dogs come in in poor physical condition - is incredibly challenging. Donations make everything possible! More information about what your contribution means to our pets is available here.
SPAY/NEUTER SUPPORT
If you are a resident of the West Texas region and would like to apply for financial support to spay or neuter your animal, you can do so via the following form here.
