September 2026 Cat of the Month
This beautiful Tabby/Domestic Short Hair sweetheart is ready to take the field and find her forever home—and she’s hoping her next big game is with you!
Category: Events
September 2026 Dog of the Month
Meet Libby! The draft is officially open, and this sweet girl is hoping her forever family will make her their first-round pick!
Summer Edition of the Fuzz Buzz Newsletter
Check out the Summer 2026 edition of our Fuzz Buzz Newsletter.
AHS Calendar Contest 2027 Aug. 1 – Nov. 1
This fundraiser is both an exciting way to celebrate our animal companions and support Animal House Shelter’s mission to rescue all breeds of dogs and cats.
Lou Malnati’s Dine to Donate Sept. 23, 2026
Support Animal House Shelter and enjoy the Chicago favorite, Lou Malnati’s pizza. Sept. 23rd. 20% of the proceeds will go to AHS!
Pet Expo at Sun City Del Webb Sept. 26, 2026
Join us for a fun day for pet lovers at Sun City Del Webb in Huntley! Meet AHS volunteers along with some of our adoptable dogs.
Cookie Decorating Class Sept. 27, 2026
Spend an hour with Flourish & Frosting learning how to decorate 3 adorable animal-themed sugar cookies!
Panera – Raising Dough October 2, 2026
Raise some dough for AHS October 2, 2026 Time: ALL DAY Where: Panera Bread, 451 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin Info: Bring a copy of the flyer
AHS Pawfest – Oct. 3, 2026
Animal House Shelter Pawfest 2026, October 3, 2026, Deicke Park, Huntley. Music, food, vendors, crafters, and low-cost vaccines & microchips.
AHS Story Time Oct. 12, 2026
Bring the kids for a fun-filled morning: Meet the local author of the book Auggie’s Special Day, and also a fun craft and puppies
AHS Fall Paint Party Oct. 14, 2026
Get into the fall spirit as you create your very own beautiful autumn-inspired painting, all while supporting the animals at AHS.
Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate Oct. 21, 2026
Support Animal House Shelter and enjoy a meal at Texas Roadhouse in Crystal Lake. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Animal House Shelter.
Panera – Raising Dough October 24, 2026
Raise some dough for AHS October 24, 2026 Time: ALL DAY Where: Panera Bread, 100 W. Higgins Rd, S. Barrington Bring a copy of the flyer
Artisan Fair Sun City Del Webb Nov. 1, 2026
Spend the day exploring a wonderful variety of local artisans, crafters, and vendors, and stop by the AHS booth to say hello to our team!
Adoption Meet/Greet and Book Signing Nov. 8, 2026
Join us for an adoption meet and greet and author signing where 50% of author profits will be donated to Animal House Shelter!
Panera – Raising Dough Nov. 12, 2026
Panera Bread is Raising Dough for AHS. November 12th at 5950 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, Time: All-day order, on-line or at the store
AHS Holiday Bake Sale – Entire Month of December
AHS is looking for delicious donated baked goods to help fill our Holiday Bake Sale and raise funds for the animals in our care!
AHS Pictures with Santa – Dec. 5th & 12th and 6th & 13th
Animal House Shelter 2026 pictures with Santa fundraiser. December 5, 6, 12, and 13. Register to save your time slot.