Welcome
The Hinsdale Humane Society, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is dedicated to the care and adoption of unwanted and abandoned animals. Since our founding in 1953, our mission has broadened to offer programs and services...
read more about us »Winter Newsletter
Read our Winter Newsletter!
read more »Volunteer Stories
I enjoy being with the animals and I like the feeling of giving back.
Resources for You
Zoe’s Dog Blog
This month, Zoe gives advice for Valentine's Day.
read her stories »
Features
World Spay / Neuter Month
FREE Spay/Neuter Vouchers available at HHS Beginning February 1st for low-income families.
Paddle for Pets
Join us on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00 - 5:00pm for an afternoon of Paddle Tennis at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. This tournament style event for Men's Doubles teams is limited to the first 12 teams who register. The afternoon will feature pizza, pets and of course, paddle! Spectators are invited...
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Join the HHS Junior Board at Two Bostons Pet Boutique in the Burr Ridge Village Center from 6:00 - 8:00pm on Friday, March 20 as we capture photos of children, pets and families with the Easter bunny. Donations are kindly requested for the homeless animals at HHS. Contact...
Summer Animal Adventures Camp
Hey, Kids! Do you love animals? Are you ready for some summer fun? Please join us for Animal Adventures! Our popular summer camp program is for students going into 4th - 6th grades. Each week of camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm. 2015 dates are June 15-19; June 22-26 and August 3-7. Register online by clicking the Read More link.
Kitten Shower!
The second annual HHS Kitten Shower will be held at the shelter on Saturday, April 18 from 1-3 PM. It’s a great opportunity to have a fun afternoon while contributing to much needed support during “kitten season”. Raffles, face painting, balloon animals, treats, behind the scenes shelter tours, and...
Dupage Human Race
Walk or run for a cause by registering for the April 25th race at dupagehumanrace.org. The race takes place at The Esplanade at 1901 W. Butterfield Rd. in Downers Grove at 9 AM. Be sure to select Hinsdale Humane Society as your charity of choice when you register. HHS staff, volunteers and...
R.E.A.D.® to the Dogs at Room & Board
Make room in your schedule for a unique kids’ and parents’ event at Room & Board, 2525 West 22nd Street in Oak Brook! Multiple HHS Pet Therapy Teams will be on hand Sunday, April 26 from 11 AM-1 PM. Children of all ages will be read to with therapy dogs and a therapy cat! Attendees will learn...
Marketing / Special Events Internship
We are seeking a summer intern to assist with special events and marketing. Application deadline April 1. For students in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing or a similar field of study.
Veterinary Medicine Internships
Applications are now being accepted for our summer internship programs for students interested in pursuing a veterinary medicine degree.
Looking for New Pet-a-Pet (PAP) Volunteer Teams
Do you have a special family pet who is well behaved, loves making new friends, and has a special knack for bringing a smile to the face of whomever he/she may meet? Will you and this special pet be willing to form a working partnership to visit local area nursing home, assisted living and adult day care residents?