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Orphans of the Storm announces exciting summer event calendar
Dog Lovers: Plan to join us for our Run with the Big Dogs Playgroup, 24-Hour Micro-Chip Clinic Ask the Trainer, and Big Ambassador Dog Week
To rally support for large breed canines across the region, Orphans of the Storm (OOTS), in collaboration with its newly formed partnership with the Chicagoland Humane Coalition https://chicagolandhumane.org will be hosting community engagement events this summer.
“The events will start our Summer Break- Big Dog Foster Event! All month long, we are looking for temporary fosters for our dogs 40+ lbs! With this event, there’s no long-term commitment at all! You can foster for a weekend or even one night! Plus, we provide all the supplies, and snuggles are free!” said Sandy De Lisle, Head of Development and Community Engagement, OOTS.
“When you foster,” De Lisle added, “not only do you give a dog a much-needed break from the shelter, you also provide us with some great information about them in a home!”
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To be a part of this event, just reach out to the OOTS Foster Coordinator at foster@orphansofthestorm.org. Orphans of the Storm is located at 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL. Visit: https://orphansofthestorm.org/
Join OOTS Staff at these Exciting Upcoming Events
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“Run with the Big Dogs” Playgroup!
Saturday, June 17th from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM: “Run with the Big Dogs” Playgroup! We will be hosting a doggie playgroup, focusing on our dogs who are over 40 lbs. Come on out and observe dogs being dogs! Plus, adoption fees will be waived for every dog who participates in playgroup that day! The event will be held at Orphans of the Storm. Please note that the playgroup is for our shelter pups. If you would like to do a meet-and-greet with one of our dogs, we can set that up at a later time.
“Ask the Trainer!”
Sunday, June 18th from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM: “Ask the Trainer!” Come on out and get some of your dog training questions answered by professional dog trainer Kirsten Watry- founder and owner of Wise Dogs Behavior & Training. (www.wise-dogs.com).
Refreshments and popcorn are provided! Please bring your questions but leave your pups at home. Attendees are not required to have adopted a dog from Orphans of the Storm where the event will be held.
Big Dog Ambassador Week!
Sunday, June 18th- Saturday, June 24th: Big Dog Ambassador Week! All week long, we will be sharing testimonials, adoption updates, and all the love for our big dogs right from the source— people who have already adopted a big dog.
If you have photos, updates, or videos we can share on our social media to show everyone why love comes in all sizes, please send them to kristen@orphansofthestorm.org! Anyone featured that week will receive a free Orphans of the Storm t-shirt!
24-hour Microchip Clinic- “Chip in”!
Orphans of the Storm is joining other shelters across the region to provide free microchips to cats and dogs in our community! 24-hour Microchip Clinic- “Chip in”! clinic is presented by 24PetWatch and PetHealth at Orphans of the Storm.
Walk-ins are welcome between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 24th, and by appointment only from 8:00 PM- 11:59 PM on June 24th and 11:59 AM- 8:00 AM on June 25th. To sign-up for a time outside of walk-ins, head to: https://bit.ly/ChipcagoOrphansoftheStorm.
About the Chicagoland Humane Coalition
We are excited to share that we are now a part of the Chicagoland Humane Coalition alongside so many other great animal-welfare organizations in the area! The coalition's mission is “to ensure the best possible outcomes for pets and people by building upon common ground, focusing on pressing local issues, and supporting our communities.”
You can learn more about the CHC by heading to https://chicagolandhumane.org/.
About Orphans of the Storm
Since 1928, the mission of Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter has been to take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused, or neglected dog and cat who reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.
Orphans of the Storm is located at 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL. Visit: https://orphansofthestorm.org/ Or contact: Sandy De Lisle, Head of Development and Community Outreach. Phone: (847) 287-8031, sandy@orphansofthestorm.org.
