Featured EventsThroughout the year, The Hinsdale Humane Society hosts a variety of special events and activities to raise funds and awareness that support and advance our mission. We invite you to join us as we work together with our community, business partners, volunteers and friends.
And, we have a lot of fun too! If you would like to volunteer to help at an upcoming event or know of a business partnership or donation, please contact our Special Events Director, Pam Salomone, 630-323-5630, Ext. 17 or email pam@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.HHS "Adventures in Animal Awareness" Summer CampCalling all kids 4th-6th grade! This year's summer camp promises to be exciting and educational too. We have three separate camp date throughout the summer. The week long animal adventure camp dates are scheduled on the following dates:
Adventures in Animal Awareness
June 9-13
July 28- Aug 1
Aug 4-8
“Adventures in Animal Awareness,” summer camp sessions will include a variety of field trips, lively animal-related presentations, and educational materials.
Summer camp students will visit the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, enjoy The Nobel Horse Show & Tour, and learn about wildlife at Fullersburg Woods. Humane Education Director, Mary Grayson, teaches kindness and compassion towards animals and children learn about proper and responsible pet care.
Registration is limited to the first 20 campers per session. For more information, contact Mary Grayson, HHS Humane Education Director, 630-323-5630 x7 or email her at humane.ed@hinsdalehumanesociety.org . Registration forms will be available at the shelter or download one by clicking below.
Pet Camp Brochure and Registration FormSave the date for Pet Walk 2008!Make sure to mark your calendar for HHS's 19th Annual Pet Walk held this year on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Katherine Legge Park, Hinsdale. This year's premier event for dog lovers and their pets promises to be a tail waggin' good time for all! There are many ways you can enjoy and support Pet Walk.
Walk with Us:
Join hundreds of animal lovers for a fun filled day at beautiful Katherine Legge Park, Hinsdale. Pick up a pledge sheet and raise money for our homeless friends. You could win incredible prizes too!
Raffle Tickets:
You could win $2000 in CASH! Your purchase of a raffle ticket is quick and easy way to support HHS. The tickets are $25 each and only 200 tickets are sold.
Event Sponsor:
Our sponsors are recognized in all marketing and promotional advertising including print ads, flyers, event brochures, web site, corporate banners and in the our newsletter delivered to over #9000 households. Sponsorships range from $100 - $1000.
Booth - Pet Mall:
The Pet Mall welcomes pet-related business and service companies to exhibit, promote and/or sell their products and services. The pet mall vendors display products/servcies, distribute literature, hold raffles/give-aways and more. Booth space is available for $75.00.
Donate a Raffle Prize:
Pet Walk participants win exciting prizes for the most donations raised. These prizes are generously donated by area businesses and the community in support of our fundraising efforts.
Volunteer Helper:
Pet Walk volunteers are always welcome! Choose from a variety of activities including helping with games, demonstrations, registration, raffles, prizes, and more!
Look for more "Pet Walk" details soon, including the official Pet Walk registration form. For more information, call pam at 630-323-5630 x17 or email pam@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Vern Goers Spring Shop & Share - May 1-May 31, 2008Shop at Vern Goers for all of your Spring planting and lanscaping and you will be supporting HHS efforts. Vern Goers generously donates 10% of your total purchase to Hinsdale Humane Society. Choose from annuals, perennials, landscape supplies, flowering shrubs, ornamental grass and more. Coupons are available at the shelter, 22 N. Elm St, Hinsdale or Vern Goers Greenhouse, 5620 Oak St.Hinsdale.
For more information, Call HHS at 630-323-5630 x17 or Vern Goers Greenhouse 630-323-1085 View the HHS New Photo Album
HHS is excited to kick off our new photo album featuring our volunteers, friends, community partners and our course our four legged friends! We invite you to check out the HHS photo collection showcasing our participation and involvement in the many important special events and activities in the community. And, we have a lot of fun too!
HHS Photo Album.If you are interested in meeting a great group of loyal, devoted, and compassionate people, consider becoming a HHS volunteer. For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinators at 630-323-5630 Ext. 8, or laura@hinsdalehumanesociety.org