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2/1/14 
Outreach event @ Petsmart
Noon - 3:00pm
 
2/8/14
Outreach event @ Pet Supplies Plus
Noon
- 3:00pm 
  
2/22/14
Outreach event @ Petco
Noon - 3:00pm

Featured Alumni

 

  

"We adopted Winky on December 23, 2012, we brought him home on December 26 and we have been enjoying him every day! Winky is a very loving, patient (we have two boys) and friendly soul. He quickly made himself at home and we cannot imagine our home without him. We love Winky and have enjoyed watching him make this his forever home and we look forward to many more years with him. Thank NAHS for all you do, you brought us together with a pet who will forever have our hearts and I know you will continue to do that for other loving pets."


-The Zonts Family 

 

Congratulations Winky on finding your forever home with the Zonts Family! 
  

You can see stories and pictures like Winky and the Zonts Family, and share your own on our Facebook Page.

 

Have you LIKED our Facebook page yet?  Paw through it and like it today! 

 

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FREE Ways to Help

Randolph Available for Adoption

 

Drop off aluminum cans at NAHS in the trailer behind the shelter.

 

You can donate your empty inkjet cartridges to the shelter.

 

Collect codes from Coca-Cola products bearing the MyCokeRewards logo and drop the bottle caps and codes from 12 or 24 packs to the shelter. Or you can email the codes to NAHS.



HAPPY 
   NEW YEAR!                   
 
 
We hope your new year is off to a great start, and that you 
and your furry friends 
are staying warm! 
 
New Members Welcome

 

Our Partners for Paws  membership  program ensures the financial strength of our organization and bonds NAHS with those who so strongly believe in it. Each level of membership offers unique and important benefits to members. 

 

Click here to learn more about our benefits, or sign-up to be a Partners for Paws member. 

Paws for Tales Needs You
 
We are seeking volunteer-dog teams to participate in our Paws for Tales program. 
 
All dogs must have their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) or be Delta certified. To learn more about volunteering for this program with your dog,  please contact Terri Hancock, humane education manager, at (630) 420-8989 ext. 117 or via email. 
 
Our Paws for Tales program will motivate many children to improve their reading skills. The human-animal bond is very powerful.  Interaction with the dog and his unconditional love and limitless patience, is an experience that can not be described. Positive effects have been observed even on the very first reading session with the dog.    
Adoption Promotion: My Furry Valentine
 
   
Our My Furry Valentine adoption promotion is Saturday, February 1, through Sunday, February 16. The adoption fee for any dog or cat (and puppy or kitten) will be just $14!     
 
Check out all our cats and dogs online or
stop in and visit our furry friends today!
Fundraising and Event Volunteer Opportunities 

 

If you, or someone you know, loves to plan events, network around the community, and has a passion for raising awareness and funds to support NAHS, we have just the opportunities for you!

 

Volunteer Fundraising Committee: This committee meets once a month, and focuses on bringing awareness to the community about NAHS while raising crucial funds throughout the year to support various projects around the shelter.  We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, from helping at events during the year, to making calls or sending emails, as well as helping with publicity.

 

Putts for Pets Committee: Our annual golf outing, to be held July 28th, meets once a month and focuses on selling foursomes, securing auction packages, and assisting NAHS staff with corporate sponsorship outreach.  We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are comfortable with these types of outreach to join our committee.

 

Black Cat Ball Committee: Our annual gala, to be held in October, meets once a month and focuses on selling tickets, securing auction packages and assisting NAHS staff with corporate sponsorship outreach. We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are comfortable with these types of outreach to join our committee. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about these events and committees, or would like to join, please contact Ellie Stefanic at (630) 420-8989 x114 or via email.

 

We are also looking for families interested in fostering, volunteers interested in learning about our Pet Therapy program, and daily shelter volunteers.  To find out about these programs and more, visit our website.

Save the Date
 
Are you looking for additional ways to get involved and support NAHS?  Save the date for these upcoming events!
  
Virtual Adopt-a-thon
April 2014 | More information coming soon
  
DuPage Human Race 
April 26th | 9:00 a.m. | The Esplanade at Locust Point in Downers Grove

 

Yappy Hour Events
Between May and September we will be hosting various Yappy Hour events, more details coming soon!

Wags and Wellness
June 7th | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Seager Park

 

Putts for Pets
July 28th | 12:30 p.m. shotgun start | Bolingbrook Golf Club

Black Cat Ball

October 2014 | Look for more details coming soon!

 

For more information on these events, or to register, please visit our events calendar online or contact Ellie Stefanic at (630) 420-8989 x114 or via email.