Upcoming Events
Future events on the shelter's calendar are shown below. Orientation sessions for new volunteers take place every month, but only those for this month and next will be listed.
Sunday, April 4th - Easter
The shelter will be closed on Sunday, April 4th in observance of the Easter holiday.
April 10th - Strikes for Strays Bowlathon
Join us on Saturday, April 10th from a bowlathon to benefit the animals at WSHS.
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May 1st - Mutts Need Moola
Look for the shelter at local Jewel stores.
May 8th and 9th - Petals for Pets Plant Sale
Come for a blooming good time and purchase your spring flowers all while helping the animals at the shelter.
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Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day
The shelter will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.
Barkaritaville
West Suburban Humane Society and Bark Avenue Daycamp present Barkaritaville. A great event for families and their dogs.
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June 16th - WSHS General Meeting
There will be a guest speaker and refreshments will be served.
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Fourth of July
The shelter will be closed on Sunday, July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Labor Day
The shelter will be closed on Monday, September 6th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
September 26th - Barkapalooza Walkathon and Pet Expo
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!
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October 23rd - Mutts Need Moola
Look for the shelter at local Jewel stores.
Thanksgiving
The shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Christmas Eve
The shelter will be closed on Friday, December 24th in observance of Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day
The shelter will be closed on Saturday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
New Year's Eve
The shelter will be closed on Friday, December 31st in observance of New Year's Eve.
New Year's Day
The shelter will be closed on Saturday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.
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NEWSLETTERS
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Latest News
»WSHS Announces A New Cat Adoption Special!
This special runs from March 1st through May 31st. More…
»"Paws For Life - Charlene's Run" to benefit the West Suburban Humane Society
Charlene Lambertsen, a former WSHS volunteer and animal lover, passed away earlier this year. More…
»WSHS Lowers Cat Adoption Fees!
Effective February 1st, WSHS has lowered its adoption fee for cats. More…
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