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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...
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Charm and Bizzy are a bonded pair that need to be adopted together. They are very sweet, well-mannered boys. Both cats adapt readily and will make themselves at home with their new family in no time.
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George (now Cisco) is doing great! A wonderful addition to the family. We could not...
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This month, Zoe is bored!
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Features
Howl-o-ween Ball Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale now for our Howl-o-ween Ball! Join us at Room & Board on Saturday October 29, 2016 for a night of costumes, cocktails, auctions and hors d'oeuvres all to support the animals in our care.
Puppy Party!
Please join us at the shelter on Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 - 3:00pm for our 2nd annual Puppy Party to kick off Adopt-A-Dog month. Meet our puppy residents and consider taking home any one of our wonderful adoptable pets. Attendees will enjoy puppy playtime, a children's activity, face...
Barbara’s Bookstore - Meet the Author!
After Puppy Party, please stop by Barbara’s Bookstore at 810 Burr Ridge Village Center from 2:00 - 4:00pm to meet local author Andrea Thome who is donating proceeds of her novel, “Walland” to us! Many thanks to her and her family for supporting our mission.
October is Adopt a Dog Month!
Give a shelter animal a second chance. There's never been a better time to add a cuddly canine to your family! We will kick off Adopt–a-Dog Month with a variety of dog adoption events and activities. Families adopting a dog or puppy from HHS in October will receive a gift bag which will include an array of treats and toys and they will also be entered to win a raffle prize. Donations to our medical fund enter you into a drawing to win a Swarovski crystal dog! Stop in and meet your new forever best friend.
Roberto’s Restaurant Wine Pairing
Thanks to Roberto's Restaurant for donating the proceeds from their Silent Auction at their Pio Cesare Wine Pairing Dinner to HHS! Registration to attend the dinner is due by Wednesday September 21. Call 630-956-6317 to register.
Rotary Run for Charity
Lace up your running shoes and come out to The Rotary Run Charity Classic on Sunday, October 16th. Hinsdale Humane Society will be participating in the Mutt Strut portion of the event, starting at 9:00am. The Mutt Strut is a great way to stay fit with your dog while also benefiting the...
Paw-tio Hour at Casa Margarita
Our longtime friends at Casa Margarita are hosting Paw-tio Hour All Day, every Friday, Saturday & Sunday at all of their locations, throughout the month of September. Bring your pet to their patio and receive a FREE pet-friendly meal. For every meal given, they will donate $5 to Hinsdale Humane...
Obedience Classes
We have new Obedience Class offerings starting in September. Read more to meet our trainers and choose the class that is right for you!
PetPeople “Give Paws” T-Shirts
PetPeople in Western Springs makes and sells t-shirts in their store and gives 100% of the profits back to our shelter. We are so thankful to PetPeople for giving back in the community. The shirts are $14 each.
Adopt, Don’t Shop Campaign
The Adopt, don't Shop campaign was started to bring public awareness to the plight of homeless animals and to encourage prospective pet owners to adopt from animal shelters and rescue groups as opposed to buying pets from on-line retailers or pet shops. While there are many reasons to choose to...
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?