News and Events

Keep up to date on shelter news, upcoming events, and happy tails!

March 2025 Pet of the Month

Meet Bonnie – The Brown-Eyed Beauty! Bonnie is a stunning AmStaff mix with a heart as big as her energy! This sweet girl is full of love, excitement, and cuddles

Shamrock 5K Run & Lucky Dog 5K Run – March 15, 2025

Events

Shamrock 5K Run and BrewFest 5K Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, Fundraiser for Animal House Shelter.

Painting for Pooches – March 22, 2025

Events

Support the pups at Animal House Shelter! Meet adoptable dogs and unleash your creativity with a painting session hosted by Art Attack Paint Party!

Pictures with the Easter Bunny Sat. & Sun. March 29 & 30, 2025

Events

Animal House Shelter fundraiser event Pictures with the Easter Bunny Sat & Sun Mar 29 & 30 Bentley’s Pet Stuff & Groomer.

Dash for the Dogs 5K run/walk – Sunday, May 18, 2025

Events

Animal House Shelter 2025 Dash for Dogs, Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 6:15 check-in, 8am-9:30am Race. Be sure to register early!

AHS Grand Opening – June 21, 2025

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Animal House Shelter Opening Day Event. June 21, 2025, 4pm-10pm Come see the new building!

Putt for Paws – Friday, July 18, 2025

Events

Animal House Shelter fundraiser event Putt for Paws, Friday July 18, 2025. Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. Register soon!

AHS Pawfest – Oct. 11, 2025

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Animal House Shelter Pawfest 2025, October 11th 2025, Deicke Park, Huntley. Music, food, vendors, crafters, and low cost vaccines & microchips.

"Rizzo (shelter name was Lyra) joined my pack at the end of December 2021. Since then she's been a source of silliness and snuggles, my hiking and road trip companion, and just an all-around good dog!""Here's a picture of Jordy (shelter name Ida). We had a lot of fun...