News & Events
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7/13 – A.D.O.P.T. 30th Anniversary Barn Dance!
Sat, July 13th, 2019, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, 65 Rance Road Oswego, IL. A.D.O.P.T. is turning 30 this year! In celebration, we are holding a 30th Anniversary Barn Dance. This event is being held on a real working horse ranch that has inspired our barn dance theme. Attendees will join us in a BBQ dinner, music, […]
Naperville’s Painted Summer Sculptures – Meet HOPE!
A.D.O.P.T.’s dog sculpture, Hope, joins nineteen other painted creations downtown Naperville and will stay on display through the summer! Naperville is asking the community to vote for their favorite sculpture and the top 3 that receive the most votes will win a prize! Let’s show our spirit and help Hope win! Click here to vote […]
6/29 – Cantigny Park Dog Days
Location: Cantigny Park, Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL Date/Time: Sat, June 29, 2019, 10 am – 4 pm Cost: Free with Parking: $10 per car For one day only, dog lovers can enjoy a fun day at the park with their “best friend.” Bring your lucky pooch and enjoy a special dog play […]
6/13 – Kitty Cocktail Hour
Location: Jimmy’s Grill, 245 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL Date: Thursday June 13th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Join A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter at Jimmy’s Grill in downtown Naperville for one of our famous Kitty Cocktail Hours! Enjoy drinks and appetizers with some great people at a great venue. Entry is $20 at the door and includes one […]
Paws for a Cause
Color Street nail polish strips presents Paws for a Cause! From now until April 30th, $2 will be donated to ADOPT and Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) for every set of Animal Cruelty Awareness nails purchased via this link.
9/19 – Fairways & Strays Golf Outing
Join us for our 1st Annual Fairways & Strays Golf Outing at Naperville Country Club on September 19th, 2019. Spend the afternoon golfing on a private, award-winning championship course followed by an evening reception with great food, friends, and fun. Not a golfer? Tickets for just the reception portion of the event will be available […]
5/5 – Makin’ Strides for Strays Walk-a-thon
Mark your calendar for our 26th Annual Makin’ Strides for Strays Walk-a-thon! Come out on May 5th, 2019 to Naperville Central High School to join in a day of family fun that supports a great cause. The day consists of a 2.5 mile walk through downtown Naperville, music, vendors, food, face painting, and canine competitions. […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety
Brr!! It’s going to be a cold week. Don’t forget that, just like us, our pets get very cold as well in this weather. Stay safe and warm! Limit your time outdoors with them and do not leave them out for long periods! P.S. You can always warm up by adding another warm, furry friend […]
Holiday Hours
The shelter will be closed Dec 24th, Dec 25th, Dec 31st and Jan 1st for the holidays.
6/5- Paint Your Pet!
Wednesday, June 5th , 7pm-10pm, 2 Fools Cider – Naperville. You have the opportunity to make an amazing painting for your furry friend while enjoying food, drinks, and some great company. Attendees email a photo of their pet prior to the event, then when you show up, you have a custom canvas with your pet sketched […]
12/1 Photos with Santa
Saturday, Dec 1st 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Two Bostons, 34 Danada Square West, Wheaton. Come out and get your picture taken with Santa and your furry family member! Santa will be at Two Bostons in Wheaton waiting to pose with you for a great holiday keepsake. Spread the word, bring family and friends! We will see […]
12/8 Holiday Cookie Walk
Saturday Dec 8th, 9:00am – 1:00pm at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Dr., Naperville. Our volunteers have done the baking for you this holiday season! Create your own unique assortment from the delicious cookies, bars, candies, breads, and other goodies we have for sale! All proceeds benefit the animals cared for by A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter.
10/21 Senior Pet Seminar
Sunday, Oct 21st, 3pm – 5pm Two Bostons, 34 Danada Square W, Wheaton. Join us to learn more about senior dog care: Adopting a senior pet – A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter Senior animal chiropractic care – Vitality Animal Chiropractic Nutrition and wellness support – Two Bostons Supporting senior pets through Lizzy’s Fund. The event is free to attend […]
10/7 A.D.O.P.T. Fall Festival
Sunday October 7th, 12pm-4pm, Resurrection Ranch, 65 Rance Road Oswego, IL. Please join us at the A.D.O.P.T. Fall Festival! Entry: $15 per person, children 2 and under are free. Bring the whole family! Attendees will enjoy a variety of activities at a picturesque working horse ranch. Included in entry is unlimited access to: • Bounce […]
10/21 Naperville Half Marathon
A.D.O.P.T. is once again partnering with the Naperville Half Marathon Race as a Charity Partner! Set a goal for 2018 and join the A.D.O.P.T. team on October 21st at the Naperville Half Marathon! It will be a great opportunity to run for a cause and support our organization. We are still hoping to recruit more […]