Adopt a pet. Make a donation. Become a member. Remember a loved one. Give the gift of time through volunteering. Help spread the word. All of these help make life better for homeless and unwanted animals in DuPage County.
BEER TASTING ON NOVEMBER 5TH Join us on Thursday, November 5th for Friends of DCACC's first ever Beer Tasting to benefit DCACC's homeless & unwanted pets. The event will be held at Taylor Brewing in Lombard from 7p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and include (4) 4-oz. pours and light appetizers. More than 50% of each ticket sold directly benefits our shelter animals. Come early and stay for dinner. Large groups welcome - seating is available for all guests. To purchase tickets call (630) 407-2819 or stop by the DCACC shelter. Click here to download a Beer Tasting flyer to share with friends and family.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???
Friends of DCACC is hosting Take The Challenge Month in honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week during the month of November and you're invited to "Take the Challenge"! The Challenge is for any individual or group to raise Dollars for Doggies & Kash for Kitties during the month of November. Exactly how and where you do it is completely up to you! Winners will be honored in three different categories. Click here to download a Take The Challenge entry form or to learn more.
VOTE DAILY FOR DCACC TO WIN $100,000! The Animal Rescue Site's $100,000 Shelter Challenge is back. Now through December 20th, select DuPage County Animal Control as your favorite shelter. Vote daily and win $$ for our homeless pets.
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW KALINEN OF WEST JORDAN, UT! Andrew is the lucky winner of the 2009 Corvette raffle and will be driving away in his 1960 Corvette roadster. The winning ticket was sold by Utah Friends of Basset Hounds. Congratulations Andrew and thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. Thanks to you, more than $1,600 ($3,257 in total sales) was raised to directly benefit DCACC's homeless pets...thank you!
A penny a search and a portion of each purchase will be donated to DCACC.
Now you can show your support for DCACC's homeless pets by becoming a member of the "Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control" group.
The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed toward to DCACC
DCACC earn funds based on the amount of recyclable paper waste that is collected in our yellow & green Paper Retriever bin (located in our parking lot.)
Want to adopt a pet but don't have the time or energy that a real pet demands?
Big Fat Feline Adoption Event - EXTENDED Through November 15!
DCACC Shelter Now through November 15th adopt any cat or kitten during the Big Fat Feline Adoption Event at DuPage County Animal Care & Control where YOU determine your cat or kitten's adoption fee based on the amount of donated pet food items you bring with you. This subsidized adoption promotion is made possible by the Friends of DCACC Foundation through the support of our members and donors. Click here to visit the DuPage County Animal Care & Control homepage to learn more.
You're Invited To "Take The Challenge"!
November is Take The Challenge Month in Honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
Entry Forms Due by November 7th
You're invited to take the 3rd Annual Challenge by raising Dollars for Doggies & Kash for Kitties! Visit our Take the Challenge page to learn more or to download an entry form. Good luck!
Beer Tasting
Thursday, November 5, 2009
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Taylor Brewing
717 East Butterfield Road
Lombard Join us at Taylor Brewing for our first ever Beer Tasting benefiting the animals of DCACC. Tickets are $25 and include (4) 4-oz. pours and light appetizers. Call (630) 407-2819 or stop by the DCACC shelter to purchase tickets. Spend an evening with Friends while helping man's best friend! Click here to learn more or to download a Beer Tasting flyer to share.
Pictures with Santa Claws
Sunday, December 6th
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
DCACC Shelter Bring the entire family to Pictures with Santa Claws hosted by Friends of DCACC and have your photo taken with Santa himself! All leashed and socialized pets are welcome...we've photographed dogs, cats, even guinea pigs! Suggested minimim donation of $5 includes one 4"x6" photo print and photo card holder. 100% of proceeds directly benefit DCACC's homeless pets.
Virtual Food Drive
Ongoing
Local Food Pantries DCACC is helping address the need for pet basics such as pet food, pet treats and toys by holding a virtual food drive. This food drive is "virtual" because we're asking you to help as you can by bringing pet food, pet treats and toys to your local neighborhood food pantry and helping those in need in your own town. A sample list of local food pantries accepting pet food donations is available for download here. A more detailed list of DuPage County food pantries is available via the DuPage County HELPER Resource Listing.
Please note: Not all food pantries are large enough to accommodate pet food donations. Please call ahead to confirm that your food pantry accepts pet food donations and to verify hours of drop-off.
For information on DCACC sponsored events and education programs, click here.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???
