OVERVIEW:

Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment is a non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization located in Naperville, Illinois. Since its founding in 1989, the shelter has placed over 25,000 animals into permanent homes. It is A.D.O.P.T.’s mission to improve the quality of life for animals and to place them in loving and permanent homes through rescue, extraordinary and compassionate care and humane education.

MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN ANIMAL POPULATION:

• Over the past 21 years, A.D.O.P.T. has placed over 26,000 animals into permanent homes. In 2010, 998 animals found homes through the tireless efforts of our volunteers.
• Every animal accepted into A.D.O.P.T.'s program is spayed/neutered. In 2010, 835 animals were altered.  Volunteers donated over 2,400 hours assisting with surgeries.
• In 2009 A.D.O.P.T. opened the first low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the western suburbs, serving the needs of other animal rescue organizations.
• In 2010 A.D.O.P.T.'s Spay/Neuter Program was expanded to include a low-income clinic for residents on unemployment, disability, social security and state aid.
• 1,052 low-cost spays/neuters were performed in 2010, a 28% increase over the previous year.
• A.D.O.P.T. participates as a provider in DuPage County’s Low Income Spay/Neuter Program.

EXTRAORDINARY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE

• A.D.O.P.T. is a no-kill organization.
• Comprehensive health care is provided to all animals entering the program.
• Extraordinary medical care is provided for any cat or dog in need.
• Special-needs and elderly animals are accepted into our program and provided specialized medical treatment as needed.
• Costly dental cleanings and extractions can be performed on-site as part of our veterinary care program.
• All animals are microchipped for prompt and permanent identification.
• A healthy, stimulating environment is provided for feline residents via spacious communal rooms.
• Dog walking and supervised playgroups provide a stimulating environment for canine residents, day and evening.
• Dog-behavioral training programs are in place to increase adoptability for behaviorally challenged dogs.
• An extensive foster network has been created to care for puppies, kittens, and special needs animals.
• A.D.O.P.T. is part of an alliance with Naperville animal Control and other Naperville area rescue organizations to promote the sharing of information that can save animals lives.
• In 2011, the Blessed Bonds foster organization joined forces with A.D.O.P.T.  Blessed Bonds provides short-term foster care for people in temporary crisis so people can keep their pets.

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF HUMANE HISTORY

• In October 1989 A.D.O.P.T. was incorporated as an all-volunteer, non-profit organization.
• Prior to opening an 11,000 sq. ft. shelter in March 2003, A.D.O.P.T. operated as a foster home network for 13 years.
• The shelter has the capacity to care for 40 dogs, 100 cats, and numerous litters of puppies and kittens.
• In 2007 A.D.O.P.T. began providing on-site veterinary care for all shelter animals and expanded overall veterinary care to include on-site surgeries in 2008.
• Over the last 17 years, A.D.O.P.T.’s "Makin’ Strides for Strays" Walk-A-Thon has grown to attract 800 human participants and 400 canine participants.
• Over 300 members currently support A.D.O.P.T.’s work. 200 volunteers donated over 22,000 hours in 2010.