News & Events
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Giving Tuesday 2020 – Dec. 1st, 2020
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter serves as a safe place for homeless animals while on their journey to their forever home. It serves as a gathering place for a strong community that truly believes every animal deserves a home. Our community comes together to create fundamental change in the lives of animals by selflessly sharing their love, care, and support. Will you give for those that have no voice?

Labor Day Raffle!
Help us continue to provide life saving services and programs. Every year A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter holds their Labor Day Raffle. Funds raised go to help animals in our care and our community. Will you join our compassionate community in a movement that stands for caring for all animals? By participating in the Labor Day Raffle […]

World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest
We would to see an A.D.O.P.T. alum win this contest! We know that our #shelterdogs are the #cutest!!! Check it out and submit your adorable A.D.O.P.T. alum here.

It’s Hot Out!
Check out this great information from the ASPCA and Two Boston’s on temperature variations to be mindful of with your pets.

Are You an Amazon Shopper?
Did you know you can now add your #AmazonSmile charity (we hope it’s us!) to your #Amazon app? That makes it even easier for us to get a donation every time you shop! Check out the app instructions. We are listed as A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Remember to add it to you account if shopping on […]

Virtual Makin’ Strides for Strays on May 3rd, 2020
Join us for our 27th Annual Makin’ Strides for Strays Walkathon! This year due to the conditions we are currently living in because of COVID-19, we have decided to take our event VIRTUAL! What does this mean for the event? Check out the web page with all of the information here – Virtual Makin’ Strides […]
Vaccine Clinic Cancelled Until Further Notice
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 and it’s impact to our community, we have decided to cancel our vaccine clinic. A.D.O.P.T. continues to be an advocate for our pets and those who care for them. Thank you for your understanding.

January Hosted Supply Drive
Cheryl Gudinas, Realtor from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago KoenigRubloff Realty Group, is holding a supply drive for A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter for the entire month of January! Check out our wish list and drop off locations to help our animals. A.D.O.P.T. happily accepts items not on the wish list too. The wish list are items that […]

A.D.O.P.T. Celebrates 30 Years!
We could not be more excited to celebrate, 30 years of rescue! A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter was established on this day, October 31st, in 1989 by a group of volunteers who had a mission to improve the quality of life of animals and to place them into loving permanent homes through rescue, extraordinary and compassionate care […]

Spring Cookie Walk
Saturday, April 4th, 9:ooam – 12:00pm (or until sold out), A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Dr, Naperville. Have a craving for a sweet treat but do not have time to bake? A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter’s Cookie Walk is the perfect place for you! Join us and check out all of the delicious baked goods to satisfy […]

Paint Your Pet and Sip
Wednesday, Nov 20th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. 2 Fools Cider, 1665 Quincy, #155, Naperville. We’re celebrating fall with colorful leaves, warm drinks, and pumpkin spice! Join us as we paint masterpieces of our pets while supporting a great cause. One pet per canvas. All skill levels are welcome! When you purchase a ticket, you donate $10 […]
Lilly Pulitzer Shop & Share
Saturday, December 1st, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Lilly Pulitzer 421 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Start your holiday shopping with A.D.O.P.T.! Lilly Pulitzer will be giving 10% of sales from 12/1 to A.D.O.P.T. Pick up a gift for yourself or someone special on your Holiday list and help A.D.O.P.T. too. You may even see a few of […]

Fuller’s Car Wash Pet Supply Drive
Fuller’s Car Wash at 952 W. 75th Street in Naperville is holding a supply drive for A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter for the entire month of November! Check out our wish list and drop off supplies at Fuller’s Car Wash to help our animals. A.D.O.P.T. does accept items not on the wish list. The wish list are […]
9/28 – Picnic with Puppies
Saturday Sept 28th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm at 1847 W. Jefferson, Naperville. Wag-n-Paddles is having a Picnic with Puppies! Just want to play with a puppy but not ready to adopt? Then this event is for you! For a $10 ‘rental fee’ per half hour, you can ‘rent’ a puppy for some playtime. A signed waiver […]
10/12 – Luv-N-Care Animal Clinic Fall Fest Fun Day
Sat, October 12th, 12:00pm – 3:00pm at Luv-N-Care Animal Clinic, 632 Amersale Drive, Naperville Come out to the Fall Fest Fun Day and learn more about pet care and special offers Luv-N-Care has to keep your pet healthy and happy! A.D.O.P.T. will be at the event with a lovable pet up for adoption too.