The West Suburban Humane Society invites you to our 27th Annual Virtual Barkapalooa Pet Expo and Walkathon!
August 1st - September 27th, 2020
There are so many ways to celebrate with us!
- Great prizes based on donation tiers
- Shop online with our vendors
- Live pet blessing with Deacon Greg Ouska
- Fun demos
- Cat and dog enrichment videos
- Rescue group spotlights
- Family fun with our Humane Education team
- MC's by Scott Schneider, co-host of Fox 32 Good Day Chicago
- Ongoing fundraising drive - help us reach our $100,000 goal!
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Event Schedule
| Saturday, August 29th | Welcome and Pet Blessing; Meet our Sponsor, Gerald Subaru |
| Saturday, September 5th | Agility Demo; Meet our Sponsor, The Friendly Vet Animal Hospital |
| Saturday, September 12th | Make homemade dog biscuits with the Happy Dog Barkery; meet our Sponsor, BMO Harris |
| Saturday, September 19th | Animal Communicator Demo with MyAnimalsSpeak.com; Meet our Sponsor, Hinsdale Pet Cemetery |
| Sunday, September 20th | Frisbee Dog Demo; Meet our Sponsor, All Creatures Great and Small |
| Sunday, September 26th | Urban Agility and Parkour Demo with Enjoy Your Dog; Meet our Sponsor, Shaw Media |
| Sunday, September 27th | Barkapalooza Wrap Up; Wags to Riches Raffler Winner is Announced |
Great Groups!
Look for Facebook posts to learn about these great rescue group and some of the dogs they have available for adoption.
Great Food!
- Oberweis and That Burger Joint
- Two Great Restaurants; One Great Cause! Dine in or carry out on August 15th. Mention WSHS and we receive 20% of the proceeds from your purchase. Click here for a flyer.
Great Shopping!
Artistic Grooming
6309 Woodward Avenue in Downers Grove; (630) 971-0143
Stop in for a nail trim during the month of September. Mention Barkapalooza and 100% of the proceeds will be donated back to the shelter.
Pinky's Wickless offers a variety of candles, wax wamers and essentials oils in a variety of scents. Shop at Pinky's Wickless online Scentsy store during the month of September and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the shelter.
Out U Go offers dog walking, kitty care, house sitting and vacation care. Sign up for any service in the month of September and $50 will be donated back to the shelter.
Comfortable and affordable clothing for every day. Shop the online store during the month of September and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the shelter.
Ever wonder what your pet is thinking? Do you want to communicate with a pet that has passed on? Book a reading with Linda Reynertson during the month of September and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the shelter.
Pets experience the same benefits of massage and exercise as humans. The goal of Physio Pet Massage is to improve animal health through massage ane exercise. Book an appoinment during the month of September and 50% of the proceeds will be donated back to the shelter.
Kendra Scott Jewelry is designed to be timeless, being the core pieces in anyone’s collection. The brand is built around three core values: Family, Fashion and Philanthropy. The Kendra Scott company maintains a focus on its customers and the causes close to their hearts, abiding by the mantra “What Matters to You, Matters to Us.” The Kendra Scott company frequently gives back to many causes – but animal welfare is one they hold close to their hearts. We are excited to partner with Kendra Scott jewelry as part of our Barkapalooza fundraiser. Shop online at kendrascott.com with the promo code GIVEBACK 8453 during Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th and WSHS will receive 20% of proceeds.
Great Prizes!
- Wags to Riches Raffle (winner receives $1,000)