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Over 75% of stray dogs and 99% of stray cats arrive without any form of identification – making reunification with their families nearly impossible.

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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.

      
     
 

HELP ANIMAL CONTROL WITH TICKET PURCHASES

FIND PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING

Visit the Petfinder.com website for help with finding websites that list pet-friendly rentals. 

DCACC Shelter Wish List is Now Available

Download a copy of DuPage County Animal Care & Control's shelter Wish List (PDF) today.

Look Who's Talking Now

Scratch the Cat Meet DCACC's loyal (if moody) office cat "Scratch". Being a permanent resident means Scratch bears witness to the flurry of activity and many animal friends that walk through DCACC's doors each day. And now he's telling all in a way that only a moody office cat can tell it. Visit Scratch's Scratching Post, Scratch's very own blog to get the latest dish. Visit www.DCACCScratchingPost.com 

Video From Chicago Rush Adopt-A-Dog-Night

Rush LogoIf you weren't able to make it to the Allstate Arena on July 10th for Adopt-a-Dog Night, you can still feel a part of the action. Click here to view a short video from Adopt-a-Dog Night. Many thanks to the Chicago Rush for inviting us into their "home" and for helping us find homes for our homeless pets. Go Rush!

 

Bear Named Grand Prize Winner in Bissell MVP Pet Photo Contest!

Remember Bear? If you voted for him in the Bissell MVP Most Valuable Pet Photo Contest, your votes paid off...literally. Bear was awarded 5th place in the Grand Prize voting and selected by the powers that be at BisselL to receive $1,000 - all of which will be awarded to Friends of DCACC. Thank you Bear and everyone who voted...you're MVP in our book! Click here to view all Grand Prize winners.

It's an Extreme Adoption Cat Room Makeover!

Over President's Day weekend,DCACC's adoption cat room received an extreme makeover courtesy of Eagle Scout Joshua Wilson, Harold Reed and Boy Scout Troop #374 of Wheaton, Illinois. We hope you'll stop by the shelter to see their incredible work for yourself. But if you can't make it in person, here are some photos of their work taken before, during and after the renovation. Thank you Joshua, Harold & Troop #374 for making our adoption cat room feel more like "home" for our cats, volunteers & visitors!

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DCACC TwitterVisit us at www.twitter.com/FriendsofDCACC and keep up on the latest events and happenings!

   
       
       
   
       

I Give.Com 

A Penny a search and a portion of each purchase will be donated to DCACC.

Facebook  

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.

Good Search 

The more people us GoodSearch, the more money will be directed toward DCACC

Paper Retriever 

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.)

 

 
 
     
     
   

Celebrate The Mamas and The Papas!

For a limited time adopt any cat 5+ years for only $10!
DCACC Shelter
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton

For a limited time you can adopt any adult cat 5 years or older for only $10.  That's $10 for a spayed/neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated forever friend.  This subsidized adoption promotion is made possible by the Friends of DCACC Foundation through the generosity of its donors and supporters.  For more information, download a Mamas and Papas informational flyer and be sure to share it with family & friends! 

Mega Garage Sale

Friday, May 18th 9am-3pm
Saturday, May 19th 10am-2pm
DCACC Shelter
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton

Tons of supplies for every kind of pet...human supplies too. Stop by and get the best deals for your furry friends while helping homeless animals in your community!  100% of proceeds directly benefit DCACC's homeless pets.  Garage sale donations of pet items and household items accepted. Any items left unsold after the Garage Sale will be shared with the DuPage Convalescent Center for their resale shop.  Questions? Send an email to: katie.blomquist@dupageco.org

Lombard Mutt Strut

5K Race & 1 Mile Puppy Path
Saturday, May 19th
8am
Lilacia Park (Maple one block west of Main St)
Downtown Lombard

Strut your stuff in support of homeless pets at the Lombard Lilac Time Mutt Strut on May 19th!  Runners can take part in the 5K race. For those interested in a leisurely walk with or without your pooch, register for the 1 Mile Puppy Path.  Proceeds from the Mutt Strut are divided between the Friends of DCACC Foundation and the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry.  Come on out, walk (or run) and make a difference.  To register or for more information, visit the Lombard Park District website.

Are you an active DCACC shelter volunteer interested in participating in the Puppy Path walk with a shelter dog?  Email Kristie at kristie.lecaros@dupageco.org.

Take Your Dog To The Movies!

 Movie In The Park Night
Saturday, June 2nd
7:30pm-11pm
DCACC Shelter Lawn
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton

Enjoy dinner on the lawn with the entire family. Bring the family before the sun goes down for dinner on the lawn: local restaurants will be serving up a hot, delectable selection of food items. Not to be left out, Fullbelly Bakery will be onsite offering gourmet dog dinners to our canine friends. Enjoy music provided by Howard Productions (dance on the lawn if the music moves you) and watch the film "Cats & Dogs" when the sun goes down. Leashed, socialized and vaccinated pets welcome. 100% of proceeds directly benefit DCACC's homeless pets.  Admission is $5 per person or $15 family rate (children accompanied by adults). Bring your lawn chair or beach blanket and...of course, bug spray. 

Click here to download a Movie In The Park flyer to share with family and friends! 

 

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.


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