I haven't posted these in a while. With summer coming, there are lots of pet-related events, fund raisers and other fun stuff going on. Check them out and plan to attend/volunteer for some of them. You won't regret it!
May 3–9
Be Kind to Animals Week
May 17–23
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Events:
Who: Magnificent Mutts
What: Puppy Shower supply drive
When: Through June
Where: Elmhurst Animal Care Center, 850 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst;
Petco, 160 S Manheim, Hillside; Linda Latelle's home, 755 N Wolf Rd, Hillside
Info: Magnificent-Mutts.org
Who: Spotland Yard
What: Small dog play date
When: Every Sun, 2-4pm
Where: Spotland Yard, 907 N Damen, Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: SpotlandYard.com
Who: Alex Brooks Canine Center
What: Free dog training and behavior seminars
Where: Various public libraries
When: Various Times
Cost: Free
Info: (847) 299-DOGS
May
Who: Anti-Cruelty Society
What: Bark in the Park 5k walk
When: Sat, May 2, 9am (walk starts at 9am)
Where: Montrose Harbor, 4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Cost: $25
Info: AntiCrueltySociety.org
Who: Rover Rescue
What: 6th Annual Pet Dog Show
When: Sat, May 2, 10-2pm
Where: Aurora Turners Club, 1335 Mitchell Rd, Aurora
Cost: $5/entry to three categories; $3/additional categories ($1 in advance)
Info: RoverRescue.org
Who: Anti-Cruelty Society
What: 15th Annual Bark in the Park
When: Sat, May 2, 9am
Where: Montrose Harbor, 4400 N., east of Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
Cost: Pre-registered $25 for adults and $20 for children 3-12, Day of the event $30 for adults and $25 for children 3-12
Info: BarkInThePark.org
Who: Tree House Humane Society
What: Toga Happy Meower
When: Sat, May 2, 7-11pm
Where: Tuman’s, 2159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
Cost: Free (percent of proceeds benefits Tree House)
Info: TreeHouseAnimals.org
Who: Prairie State Cat Club
What: Prairie State Cat Club Annual Cat Show
When: Sat, May 2, 5pm
Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds
Cost: Free to attend
Info: PSCC-tica.org
Who: Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment
What: 16th Annual Making Strides for Strays Walkathon
When: Sun, May 3, 7:30 am
Where: Fifth Ave. Station, Naperville
Info: AdoptPetShelter.org
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Cooking For Canines
When: Sun, May 3, 2pm
Where: The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Cost: $65
Info: events@aliverescue.org
Who: Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment
What: 16th Annual Makin’ Strides for Strays Walkathon
When: Sun, May 3, 7:30am
Where: Fifth Ave Station, Naperville
Cost: Pledges, donations
Info: AdoptPetShelter.org
Who: PAWS
What: Jammin' with Jane
When: Wed, May 6, 6-9pm
Where: Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago
Cost: $20
Info: (312) 217-5263, lilyizguerra@yahoo.com
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Making collars and leashes for ALIVE Rescue
When: Thurs, May 7, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Where: Wishcraft, 2312 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: AliveRescue.org
Who: Midwest Dachshund Rescue
What: Cross Town Bark Around
When: Sat, May 9, 12:30-4pm
Where: Bow Wow Doggy Daycare, 400 W St Charles Rd, Villa Park
Cost: $2
Info: MWDR.org
Who: Save-A-Pet
What: Kitten shower
When: Sat, May 9, 11-2
Where: 31664 N. Fairfield, Grayslake
Cost: Donations, kitten supplies
Info: Save-A-Pet-IL.org
Who: Tree House Humane Society
What: Chicago Architecture Foundation&Mercury Cruiseline Benefit River Tour
When: Sat, May 9, 9-10:30 am
Where: SE corner of Michigan Ave&Wacker Dr
Cost: $35
Info: TreeHouseAnimals.org
Who: Green Paws Chicago and Zoomageen.org
What: Wag for the Bag
When: Sat, May 11am
Where: Chicago Park District's Dog Friendly Areas
Cost: Free
Info:GreenPawsChicago.com
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Making collars and leashes for ALIVE Rescue
When: Thurs, May 14, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Where: Wishcraft, 2312 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: AliveRescue.org
Who: Alex Brooks Canine Center
What: Training To Be Top Dog seminar
When: Wed, May 14, 7pm
Where: Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington St, Elk Grove
Cost: Free, registration required
Info: (847) 439-0447
Who: Gene Siskel Film Center
What: Weiner Takes All: A Dogumentary (Chicago premier)
When: Fri, May 15, 6:15pm; Sat, May 16, 5:45pm;&Mon, May 18, 8:15pm
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N State St, Chicago
Cost: $9/general admission, $7/students, $5/Film Center members
Info: (312) 846-2800, SiskelFilmCenter.org
Who: Tails in the City
What: 5th Anniversary Gala to benefit Anti-Cruelty Society
When: Fri, May 15, 6-9pm
Where: LEVEL Nightclub, 1045 N Rush St, Chicago
Cost: $40 in advance
Info: TailsInTheCity.com
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Suds for Strays Dog Wash
When: Sat, May 16, 11am - 4pm
Where: Doggy Style Pet Shop, 2023 W. Division Ave, Chicago
Cost: $20
Info: AliveRescue.org
Who: Berwyn Development Corporation
What: 3rd Annual Chicagoland Great Mutt Show
When: Sat, May 16 10-5pm&Sun, May 17, 10-2pm
Where: Morton West High School, 2400 Home Ave, Berwyn
Cost: $5-10
Info: DockDogs.com
Who: DuPage County Animal Care&Control
What: Multi shelter pet expo
When: Sat, May 16, 11am
Where: DuPage County Animal Care&Control
Cost: Free
Info: AnimalControl@DupageCo.org
(630) 407-2800
Who: Homeless Animal Rescue Team of IL
What: ROMP DAY 2009&Hot Dogs for Dogs
When: Sat, May 16, 1pm
Where: Whalon Lake Forest Preserve at Royce&Lisson Rd, Naperville
Cost: $15 for one person with one dog
Info: HARTOfIL.com
Who: Independent Cat Society
What: Yard Sale
When: Sat, May 16, 10am
Where: Route 6&County Line Rd, Westville, IN
Cost: Free
Info: LegalAssist64@yahoo.com
(219) 785-4936
Who: Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue
What: All Breed Lurecoursing Fun Day
When: Sun, May 17, 9 am-4 pm
Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
Cost: 2 runs - $15, additional runs $7 (if pre-registered); 2 run - $20, additional runs $7 (walk-ins)
Info: GCCavalierRescue.org
Who: Harmony House for Cats
What: 27th Annual Walk for Cats
When: Sun, May 17, 11am
Where: 3809 N Kedzie, Chicago
Cost: $25
Info: HHForCats.org
Who: The Kankakee County Animal Foundation and Bourbonnais Township Park
What: Dog Day Afternoon
When: Sun, May 17, noon-5pm
Where: Perry Farm Park, 459 N Kennedy Dr, Bourbonnais
Cost: $1/person entrance fee (dogs are free); $5/commemorative photo
Info: (815) 937-9374
Who: Alex Brooks Canine Center
What: Training To Be Top Dog seminar
When: Wed, May 20, 7pm
Where: LaGrange Public Library, 10 W Cossitt Ave, LaGrange
Cost: Free
Info: (708) 352-0576, bittmanb@lagrangelibrary.org
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Making collars and leashes for ALIVE Rescue
When: Thu, May 21, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Where: Wishcraft, 2312 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: AliveRescue.org
Who: Family Time Magazine
What: Pet Expo
When: Sat, May 23, 9-5pm, Sun, May 24, 10-4pm
Where: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S Harlem
Cost: $10 adults, kids free
Info: FamilyTimeMagazine.com
Who: ALIVE Rescue
What: Making collars and leashes for ALIVE Rescue
When: Thurs, May 28, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Where: Wishcraft, 2312 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: AliveRescue.org
Who: Various animals
What: 63rd Annual LaGrange Pet Parade
When: Sat, May 30, 9:30am
Where: Cossitt Ave&LaGrange Rd, LaGrange
Cost: Free
Info: Jennifer@GreatEvent.com
(847)480-9500 x106
Who: Felines, Inc.
What: Super Scooper Ice Cream Social
When: Sun, May 31, 1-4pm
Where: Swedish American Museum Center, 5211 N Clark, Chicago
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child
Info: FelinesInc.org
Save the Date
Who: Tree House Humane Society
What: June Midsommarfest Happy Meower
When: Thur, June 11, 6-9pm
Where: T's Bar&Restaurant, 5025 N Clark, Chicago
Cost: Free (percentage of bar is donated to Tree House)
Info: TreeHouseAnimals.org
Who: Chicagoland Dog Rescue
What: Dog Wash
When: Sun, June 14, 9-3pm
Where: Wizard of Pawz, 2306 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
Cost: Baths $10-18 (depending on size)
Info: ChicagolandDogRescue.org
Who: Felines, Inc.
What: Kitty Kegger
When: Thu, Jul 16, 7-10pm
Where: Goose Island Brew Pub, 1800 N Clybourn, Chicago
Cost: $40/person
Info: FelinesInc.org
Who: Felines, Inc.
What: 5th Annual Meow Mixer
When: Fri, Oct 23, 7-10pm
Where: Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society, 169 W Grand Ave, Chicago
Cost: $50/person
Info: FelinesInc.org
Adoptions
Who: ALIVE Rescue
Info: ALIVERescue.org
When: Every 2nd Sun, 11-5pm
Where: PAWS Chicago, 1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago
When: Every 4th Sat, 11-3pm
Where: Pet Supplies Plus, 3640 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Who: Magnificent Mutts
Info: Magnificent-Mutts.org
When: Sat, May 2, 11-2pm
Where: Petco, 160 S Mannheim Rd, Hillside
When: Sat, May 9, 11-2pm
Where: Petco, 160 S Mannheim Rd, Hillside
When: Sat, May 9, 11-2pm
Where: Petco, 160 S Mannheim Rd, Hillside
Who: PAWS Chicago
Info: PawsChicago.org
When: Sun, May 3, 12:30-3pm
Where: Bloomingdale's, 4 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
When: Sun, May 17, 12:30-3pm
Where: Bloomingdale's, Old Orchard Mall, Skokie
When: Sun, May 31, 12-4pm
Where: Michigan Avenue and Oak Street storefronts
Who: Heartland Animal Shelter
Info: HeartlandAnimalShelter.net
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 4 pm
Where: Golf Mill Shopping Center, Milwaukee and Golf Road in Niles. Located outside Target.
When: Sun, May 17, 1-4pm
Where: Carson Pirie Scott, 3200 Lake Ave, Edens Plaza, Wilmette
Friday, May 8, 2009
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