Adopt A Pet, Donate Blood At Oak Lawn Library's Community Day

OAK LAWN, IL -- Need a new furry friend? Area animal rescue groups and community helpers will be at the Oak Lawn Public Library this Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dogs and cats looking for a forever home. The Adopt-Don’t-Shop event will be held on the Village Green behind the library at 9427 Raymond Ave. in Oak Lawn.

Families and individuals interested in adopting a pet can start the process on Saturday (please leave your own pets at home). Local animal rescue groups attending the Adopt-Don’t-Shop event include:

• Bow Wow Revolution
• Chicagoland Lab Rescue
• County Line Vet
• Furrever Friends Animal Rescue
• Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue
• Half Way Home Rescue
• It’s A Pittie Rescue
• Pet Supplies Plus

The Heartland Blood Mobile will also be collecting life-saving blood donations. The blood bank is critically low for A-positive, O-positive and O-negative blood types. Since mid-April, Heartland has seen a downturn in blood donors. There is no artificial substitute for human blood. Someone is the United States needs blood every two seconds. Individuals age 16 and over who donate blood will receive a $10 Target gift card.

Prospective blood donors must be 17 or older to donate blood. Sixteen-year-olds may also donate blood with a legal guardian. Reservations are not required, but are helpful to get you in and out in a timely manner. Last year the library had 21 pints of blood were successfully donated. The library hopes to surpass that number this year with your help. Make a reservation to donate blood on the Heartland website.

Children age 12 and under can also get a FREE ID card, courtesy of Foresters Financial. Oak Lawn’s police officers and firefighters will be dropping by, too. In case of rain, all activities will be moved inside to the library’s lower level meeting rooms.

PHOTO: Ella is available for adoption at Half Way Home Animal Rescue.