Recent News & Events
Low Income Spay/Neuter Day - February 27th
Monday, February 27th is when those who qualify* for low income assistance can schedule an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered. ...
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Low Income Spay/Neuter Day - February 29th
Wednesday, February 29th is when those who qualify* for low income assistance can schedule an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered. ...
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Spay Day 2012 - World Spay Day Pet Photo Contest, February 1st - 29th
A.D.O.P.T. Observes National Spay Day. Enter and Vote in the HSUS Pet Photo Contest! ...
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Low Income Spay/Neuter Day - March 2nd
Friday, March 2nd is when those who qualify* for low income assistance can schedule an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered. ...
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World Spay Day 2012 - Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Rescues
In honor of World Spay Day and to promote awareness of spay-neuter ...
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Stories for Strays
1st Tuesday of Every Month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Storytime at the shelter for younger kids. ...
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See's Candy Fundraiser
Buy See's Candy and raise money for A.D.O.P.T. Orders due March 18th ...
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Colonial Cafe - Penny Pancakes - All Day, Thursday March, 22
Tell everyone you know to eat Penny Pancakes and donate spare change to A.D.O.P.T.'s Veterinary Fund! ...
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & His Furry Friends - Saturday, March 31st, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Enjoy breakfast & activities with the Easter Bunny. ...
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Walk-a-Thon 2012 - Sunday, May 6th
Animals Deserving Of Proper Treatment presents the Nineteenth Walk-A-Thon "Makin' Strides For Strays" on Sunday May 6th, 2012, a 5K walk to benefit area homeless animals. ...
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Blessed Bonds
BLESSED BONDS is dedicated to preserving the human-animal companion bond and promoting its value. We believe in keeping people and pets together. Our vision is to keep pets out of the animal welfare system and in homes where they belong.
One of the top ten reasons people give up their pets is because of personal problems/medical crisis; for example, someone going into a hospital for 2 weeks. This is where Blessed Bonds comes in. We offer temporary assistance to those who want to keep their animal companions but are having difficulties that interfere with their ability to meet their pets' daily needs. If you require assistance, please contact Renee at blessedbonds@gmail.com or 708-710-2493.
Help that we offer to individuals in need include:
1. Problem-solving counseling and education to explore options that might be available for the person in crisis within their own support system of family and friends.
2. Short-term In-home assistance/pet sitting for owners who are out of their home for a very short amount of time or needing help while recuperating.
3. Short-term temporary foster homes when available.
4. Loan of large contained cat playpens for cat owners who are able to keep their cats with them or with family members when they are initially contained.
Blessed Bonds began in March of 2004 and was gifted to A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in November of 2010. We have helped over 800 pets of families experiencing a temporary crisis. We realize that this service is needed throughout Illinois as well as the rest of the country --especially in these more difficult economic times. Currently Blessed Bonds is recruiting other groups and organizations to consider developing their own temporary care program for dogs and cats. We are willing to teach others how to help owners in their communities who want to keep their pets but need to find temporary care for them. For more information on starting up a Blessed Bonds program in your area, please contact Linda Harper at LHarper6@aol.com or visit the website www.blessedbonds.com.