Hinsdale Humane Society Announces Upcoming Spring Events

Submitted by the Hinsdale Humane Society. Photo: Three, 8-week Labrador Retriever/Boston Terrier puppies are currently up for adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society, and are ready to go home.

Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS) announces a series of upcoming, family-centered activities. Community members are invited to participate in the following events, designed to support HHS’ mission on behalf of homeless animals.

Paddle for Pets – HHS Ambassadors’ hosts its first Paddle tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 2-5 PM at Katherine Legge Memorial Park Paddle Courts. Twelve two-person teams will be competing to name the next litter of puppies that arrive at HHS. Registration is $150 per team and includes tournament play, pizza, snacks, beer and beverages for players and their families. Pet Therapy dogs and adoptable pets will be on hand. Please register at: hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

Two Bostons photos with the Easter bunny – Join the HHS Junior Board at Two Bostons Pet Boutique in the Burr Ridge Village Center from 6-8 PM 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.

Pennies for Paws – From April 6 – May 1, 2015, classrooms, students, children’s clubs or groups are invited to collect spare change used to benefit homeless animals at HHS. The program illustrates to children that every penny counts and that they can make a difference in an animal’s care and well-being. To involve your classroom, club or group in this year’s spare change drive, contact HHS Humane Educator, Kym Iffert at 630-323-5630 Ext. 33. Prizes will be awarded to top donors.

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”. Face painting, balloon animals, treats, behind the scenes shelter tours, and kitten interaction will take place all in support of HHS’s efforts to raise awareness about feline overpopulation. Although this event is free, donations of cat/kitten supplies are requested and appreciated (please check hinsdalehumanesociety.org for a complete list of needed supplies).

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 adoptable pets will be on hand to cheer you on!

R.E.A.D. Event - Room & Board hosts a READ with the Animals event in their showroom at 2525 W. 22nd St. 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 about animal welfare while interacting with the animals in the store. The event is FREE, but attendees are asked to RSVP at hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

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