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Portillo’s Dine To Donate
It’s time for Portillo’s again! On Thursday 12/13/18 from 5pm – 8pm, Portillo’s in Crystal Lake, IL will donate 20% off proceeds on all food purchased through take-out, drive-thru, or in-store to Animal House Shelter. Just bring this flyer with you or show it on your smart phone to ensure your purchase counts towards the donation! Download flyer here
Find out more »Paws For The Holidays Adoption Event
Come on out to Ice House Mall on December 15th for the Paws for the Holiday’s adoption event! We will have a few of our adoptable animals ready to meet their furever family. If you cannot adopt, Ice House Mall will also be collecting monetary and material donations for Animal House Shelter. Please bring your donations to the event. Some Ice House Mall stores will be donating a portion of their sales the day of the event back to Animal…
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Pictures With Santa
Bring your pets to take their pictures with Santa this year. Bring your dog, cat, or the entire family for photos! Kountry Kennels Pet Resort 12N911 Hwy 20, Hampshire, IL 60140 Sunday December 16th, 2018 10am - 2pm First picture is a $10 donation and each additional picture is $5 donation. We look forward to seeing all the festive families! Thank you to Joaquin Andrade for his support all year round in providing photography at many of our events.…
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AHS Donation Drive/Volunteer Meeting
Come on out to Algonquin Library (Harnish branch) on December 22nd for Animal House Shelter’s Donation Drive and Volunteer Meeting! This is an open-house style meeting, so come any time between 11 am to 1 pm. We will be collecting donations as well as answering any questions about how to become more involved with Animal House Shelter. We will have crafts for kids! For ideas of donations, please take a look at our wish-list, which can be found at animalhouseshelter.com/wish-list.…
Find out more »Yes We Are Open On Christmas!
Many people have this day of the year off, but the animals at the shelter don't know its a holiday. And they still need lots of love and caring for. Thats why we are open every single day of the year. Come on in to adopt or volunteer anytime during business hours today!
Find out more »Holiday Bake Sale Ends
This is the last day of our holiday bake sale. We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who donated baked goods as well as everyone who bought baked goods this year!
Find out more »Yes We Are Open On New Years Day!
Many people have this day of the year off, but the animals at the shelter don't know its a holiday. And they still need lots of love and caring for. Thats why we are open every single day of the year. Come on in to adopt or volunteer anytime during business hours today!
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Pins for Paws Bowling Fundraiser
Join us at Glo-Bowl Fun Center in Marengo, IL on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 2:00 PM - 4:00PM. Tickets include 2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda, and an ice cream buffet! Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Tickets are available for purchase now online or at the door on the day of the event. Buy tickets here! https://ahshelter.ejoinme.org/MyPages/PinsForPaws2019/tabid/1014204/Default.aspx
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Tails and Ales… And Wine Too
Back by popular demand, join us for a fabulous night at Church Street Brewing Company. Craft beer and wine will be plentiful, as well as entertainment, raffles and more. Buy tickets in advance for the best price! Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Church Street Brewing Company, 1480 Industrial Drive, Unit C, Itasca, IL 60143 Cost: $20 pre-registration, $25 at the door More info and to buy tickets: https://ahshelter.ejoinme.org/MyPages/TailsandAlesAndWineToo/tabid/1014357/Default.aspx For…
Find out more »McHenry County Human Race
It’s the one day a year that together we can support the entire community of nonprofit organizations. The family fun Human Race is a unique #5K walk / run where each racer designates which organization will receive the proceeds of the their race registration. The 9th Annual McHenry County Human Race - April 28, 2019. Registration begins on Dec 1, 2018 and you can register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CrystalLake/McHenryCountyHumanRace. Be sure to choose Animal House Shelter as the charity of choice you would like…
Find out more »Dash for the Dogs 2019
Join Animal House Shelter for our 9th annual Dash for the Dogs 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk! This event helps raise funds to support Animal House Shelter's mission to rescue all breeds of dogs and cats regardless of age or medical condition. We have rescued over 45,000 animals since we were established in 2002. Click here for more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Barrington/AnimalHouseShelterDashfortheDogs Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019 Location: Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL Time: 6:15 am -11:00…
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Porkies BBQ Fundraiser
Join us at Porkies in Woodstock, IL on Friday June 14th, 2019 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm for a BBQ Dinner Fundraiser! Porkies has a big beautiful patio, where dogs are welcome, and we have room for about 400 people! Their food is delicious and it’s a great location to bring the family to. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available for purchase now online or at the door on the day of the event. Buy…
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