Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.™

<h2>🐾 Visit C.A.R.E.'s Adoption Center – Open Hours! 🐶🐱</h2>
📍 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077 🗓 Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the Month ⏰ Drop in during our Open Hours from 12-3 to meet adoptable pets!
<h3>Come Meet Your Future Furry Friend!</h3>
Looking to add love and paws to your life? Join us during Open Hours at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center to meet some of our adorable adoptable <a href="https://www.carenorthshore.org/cats" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cats</a> and <a href="https://www.carenorthshore.org/dogs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dogs</a>!
Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to learn more about our mission, our team will be there to welcome you.
<h3>🐕 What to Expect:</h3>
<ul><li>Meet adoptable cats &amp; dogs in a welcoming, low-stress environment</li><li>Cuddle and connect with pets waiting for their forever homes</li><li>Learn more about our adoption process and how to get started</li></ul>
👉 Want to streamline your visit? We recommend submitting an <a href="https://www.carenorthshore.org/adoption-forms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">adoption application in advance</a> through our website!

<h3>📌 Please Note:</h3>
<ul><li>Some pets listed on our website may be in foster care and not present at the Adoption Center.</li><li>Same-day adoptions are not always available, but our team is here to guide you through every step.</li></ul>
<h3>💛 No RSVP Needed – Just Stop By!</h3>
Open Hours are a great time to connect with C.A.R.E., ask questions, and maybe even meet your new best friend.
Let love find you—one paw at a time.

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Visit C.A.R.E.'s Adoption Center – Open Hours!

🐾 Visit C.A.R.E.'s Adoption Center – Open Hours! 🐶🐱
📍 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077 🗓 Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of...

<h2>🐾 Visit C.A.R.E.'s Adoption Center – Open Hours! 🐶🐱</h2>
Help us Clear the Shelters at C.A.R.E. during our open hours! Come meet our adorable, adoptable cats and dogs and find the perfect companion to bring home.
Special Adoption Event – August 22 | 12:00–4:00 PM 🎉 50% OFF Adoption Fees for one day only!&nbsp;We’re open an extra hour today to help you find your furry best friend! Please note that some dogs may not arrive until 1:00 PM, so if you don’t see your perfect match right away, check back later.


Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to learn more about our mission, our team will be there to welcome you.
<h3>🐕 What to Expect:</h3>
<ul><li>Meet adoptable cats &amp; dogs in a welcoming, low-stress environment</li><li>Cuddle and connect with pets waiting for their forever homes</li><li>Learn more about our adoption process and how to get started</li></ul>
👉 Want to streamline your visit? We recommend submitting an <a href="https://www.carenorthshore.org/adoption-forms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">adoption application in advance</a> through our website!

<h3>📌 Please Note:</h3>
<ul><li>Some pets listed on our website may be in foster care and not present at the Adoption Center.</li><li>Same-day adoptions are not always available, but our team is here to guide you through every step.</li></ul>
<h3>💛 No RSVP Needed – Just Stop By!</h3>
Open Hours are a great time to connect with C.A.R.E., ask questions, and maybe even meet your new best friend.
Let love find you—one paw at a time.
📍 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077 🗓 Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the Month ⏰ Drop in during our Open Hours from 12-3 to meet adoptable pets

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<h2>31st Annual Strut for Strays</h2>
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Join C.A.R.E. for our 31st Annual Strut for Strays, a hybrid fundraising walk benefiting homeless pets. Walk with us in person at McGrath Evanston Subaru in Skokie or participate virtually from anywhere between September 19–26.
Your participation helps provide lifesaving care for rescue animals. In 2025, C.A.R.E. helped more than 410 pets find loving homes, and every dollar raised supports medical care, food, shelter, and adoption services.
<h3>Registration</h3>
$45 – T-shirt, goodie bag* &amp; local pickup $70 – T-shirt, goodie bag* &amp; shipping
*Goodie bags are guaranteed for the first 200 registrants. T-shirts available while supplies last.
<h3>In-Person Event</h3>
Saturday, September 19
<ul><li>Registration begins at 8:30 AM</li><li>2.5-mile walk</li><li>Adoptable pets</li><li>Refreshments</li><li>Dog activities</li><li>Swag pickup</li></ul>
Can't make it? Register for the virtual walk and complete your 2.5 miles anytime between September 19–26. Pick up your swag at a scheduled pickup event or have it shipped to you.
Create a fundraising page, invite friends to join your team, and help us give more homeless pets the second chance they deserve.
<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/strutforstrays2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register today and Strut for Strays with C.A.R.E.!</a>

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<h1>ABC7 Chicago's Ravi Baichwal to Speak at Ezra-Habonim on August 23</h1>
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, invites the community to a special brunch and conversation with ABC7 Chicago anchor Ravi Baichwal on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Baichwal will share behind-the-scenes stories from the newsroom, discuss the changing landscape of journalism, and answer audience questions during a live Q&amp;A.
Sunday, August 23 10:30 a.m. (Minyan at 9:30 a.m.) Ezra-Habonim, 4500 Dempster Street, Skokie $25 per person (includes brunch)
RSVP by Friday, August 14.
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