News & Events
A.D.O.P.T. is always planning exciting events to help raise money and awareness for the animals in our care. Check back often to see what's new on the calendar!
Stories for Strays
Who: Children ages 3 and up, and their Caregiver
What: Cat & Dog themed Storytime and craft hour.
When: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of Every Month
Where: A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
Cost: Free (Donations Gladly Accepted)
For Reservations please email: StoriesForStrays@hotmail.com
Valentine’s Day Sweets & Treats - Saturday, February 11th, 9 a.m - 1 p.m.
A.D.O.P.T.’s Valentine’s Day Sweets & Treats event to benefit the homeless animals of the shelter will be held on February 11, 2012 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. 5th Avenue, Naperville.
Cookies, cupcakes, chocolates, and other baked goods will be available for sale, either in assorted pre-packaged arrangements, or for you to make your own unique Valentine gift. Also available for your shopping experience will be A.D.O.P.T. items, homemade jewelry, and much more!
If you miss all the baking you did over the holiday season, we have the perfect opportunity for you to get back in the groove. Contact Cristi at crlombardi@juno.com or 630-771-1844 to add your creations to this wonderful event.
Click here to download a printable Color copy of the flyer (4 per page) to share with friends!
Click here to download a printable B&W copy of the flyer (4 per page) to share with friends!
Share the Love Contest February 1-14
Between Feb. 1st and the 14th:
1) Drop off donations of non-perishable boxed "people" food for Loaves & Fishes to either of the following locations:
Two Bostons - Downtown
103 W. Jefferson St. · Naperville, IL 60540
Two Bostons - Springbrook
2523 W. 75th St · Naperville, IL 60540
2) Go to Two Bostons' facebook page and "like" them, then vote for A.D.O.P.T. in their facebook poll.
Spay Day 2012 - World Spay Day Pet Photo Contest, February 1st - 29th
Spay Day is The Humane Society of the United States' and Humane Society International's annual event to inspire people to save animals' lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats. A.D.O.P.T. is observing this important effort by taking part in the Spay Day 2012 Photo Contest.
Between February 1 - 29, 2012: Enter your pet's photo and vote in the HSUS's World Spay Day 2012 Pet Photo Contest.
To Enter:
When you enter, you will be asked to select which organization(s) you would like to benefit from votes for your photo. Please choose Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (ADOPT) to benefit from your pet’s votes. Each vote your pet receives means a $1 donation to our organization, to help us spay or neuter even more pets after World Spay Day (February 28, 2012) is over. After you enter, please take advantage of the photo contest’s easy features to share your pet's photo and story with your friends and family, and ask them to vote for your pet!
More than 100 people who enter the contest will win prizes ranging from official recognition on the World Spay Day Pet Photo Contest website to an iPad 2 and iPod! Further, the two Grand Prize winners will each win the privilege of awarding a $5,000 grant to the eligible World Spay Day event organizer of their choice. (Hint, hint—choose us!)
The earlier you enter the more time you’ll have to get votes and raise critical spay/neuter funds for our organization. Please upload a photo of your pet now: Click Here to Submit your Entry into Photo Contest to get started!
Please note: A.D.O.P.T. Staff & Voluteers may enter photos of their own pets. However, photos of adoptable pets are not allowed per the contest rules.
To Vote:
You can help A.D.O.P.T. earn critical, lifesaving spay/neuter funds with the click of a mouse. It’s easy! Just vote in the World Spay Day 2012 Pet Photo Contest. Here’s how:
Click Here to Vote in the Photo Contest and then:
Click on "Filter by Local Organizations": United States
Select a state from the drop-down menu: IL
Click on Naperville - Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (ADOPT).
A vote for any of the pet photos shown in this view--benefits us!
OR use this shortcut: Click Here to go Vote for the entries benefiting A.D.O.P.T.
For more Spay / Neuter information see : Spay/Neuter Fact Sheet
World Spay Day 2012 - Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Rescues
In honor of Worldwide Spay Day and to promote awareness of spay-neuter, A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, Naperville Illinois, is offering $10 surgeries to licensed rescue groups on:
Monday, February 27th,
Wednesday, February 29th,
Friday, March 2rd
Appointments are required and will be accepted on a first-come basis. There is a limit of five $10 surgeries per group. Additional surgeries can be scheduled but standard prices will be charged.
To schedule your appointments, or learn more about A.D.O.P.T.’s life-saving programs, please email Chris at chris@adoptpetshelter.org or call A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter at 630-355-2299 x230.
Donation Opportunities
Donations needed to support A.D.O.P.T.'s spay/neuter programs include:
Q-tips,
cotton balls,
hydrogen peroxide,
rubbing alcohol,
nail trimmers,
quick stop,
3x3 gauze squares,
paper towels,
baby wipes (unscented),
and distilled water.
Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.
Donation Contact Information
Chris Stirn
630-355-2299 x230
chris@adoptpetshelter.org
This event is being held in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States / Humane Society International -World Spay Day 2012.
Colonial Cafe - Penny Pancakes - All Day, Thursday March, 22
Who: Everyone!
What: Bring your friends & family & coworkers to eat Penny Pancakes, and donate your spare change to A.D.O.P.T.'s Veterinary Fund for the cats and dogs at the shelter.
When: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Colonial Cafe
8 West Gartner Road
Naperville, IL
Download a flyer to post at your work or other public venue: download Color flyer
Download a flyer to copy and share with everyone you know: download B&W flyer
Spread the word and help A.D.O.P.T.'s cats & dogs!
Contact Sandy Sandy@AdoptPetShelter.org with questions.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Saturday, March 31st, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
When: March 31st (Saturday )
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Country Inns & Suites
1837 Centre Point Circle, Naperville IL 60563
Cost: $20 per child participant
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact sandy@adoptpetshelter.org or call 847-458-6366
To download a copy of the flyer - click here.
Walk-a-Thon 2012 - Sunday, May 6th
|
When: Sunday, May 6th
Time: Registration 7:30 am, Walk begins at 8:30 am
Where: Fifth Avenue Station
200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL
|
 |
The 19th Annual "Makin' Strides For Strays" Walk-a-Thon begins in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Days
|
Hours
|
Minutes
|
Seconds
|
|
For details on the Walk-A-Thon, see our Walk-A-Thon page.
Come Paw-Ty With The Animals!
Click on the links below to get a printable invitation, wish list insert and thank you note to send to your friends!
For additional information or to set up a party, please contact our party planner at birthdays@adoptpetshelter.org
Download a flyer to print and share with family and friends!
Other Adoption Locations
Following is a list of adoption events in and around the western suburbs where you can go to adopt your next companion animal — that is, your new best friend! These locations are offered in addition to our shelter address.
To help your adoption go more quickly, please complete an application in advance.
Monthly Membership Meeting
What: Monthly Membership Meeting
When: 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
Where: Country Inn & Suites located at 1837 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL
View Larger Map
DuPage County Pugs - Every 3rd Saturday
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, DuPage County Pugs group meets at the A.D.O.P.T. Shelter. For more information see: dupagepugs.org.