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Come for a blooming good time and purchase your spring flowers all while helping the animals at the West Suburban Humane Society. We will host our annual plant sale on May 9th and 10th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

NEW THIS YEAR! - Native plants (limited selection)

The event will be held at the shelter located at 1901 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove. For more information call 630-960-9600, ext. 25.

Does your child love animals? Then join us for summer camp!  Junior Volunteer Summer, June 22-26, 2015, is a one week summer camp for kids ages 8 to 10.  We also offer a camp for kids ages 11 to 13 which will be held July 20 - 24, 2015. The hours are from 9 am to Noon and the fee is $100.  There will be a variety of humane activities throughout the day including crafts, games, a shelter tour and even a chance to meet some of the animal guests at WSHS!  

For more information or to register, please contact Carolyn Mossberger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 630-960-9600, ext. 25.

Suburban K9 and WSHS Will be offering a 6 week Beginner Agility class, a 6 week Advanced Obedience class and a 6 week Agility class. The fee for each class is $150. These classes will be held outside. Class dates: July 11th through August 15th. 8 people maximum per class. Classes are on Saturdays.

Basic Obedience: 10:15 am to 11:15 am

Advanced Obedience: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (You must have attended a Suburban K9 basic obedience class to attend this class.)

Agility: 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

1.Your dog must be 4 months old or older to attend class.

2.Please bring your dog on a 4 ft. or 6 ft. leash (no retractable leashes).

3.Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 630-960-9600, ext. 25 by April 20th.

4.Please specify which class and what time you wish to attend.

5.We accept an form of payment except American Express.

6.Classes will be held at WSHS at 1901 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove

What is a pet trust? 

How can I remember the shelter in my will? 

Do I need to have a fortune to leave a legacy gift? 

Will I need a lawyer to write my will? 

What if I don't know how much money I'll need later in life? 

How can I ensure my family knows about my wish to give to charity? 

Learn about estate planning, the West Suburban Humane Society's Legacy Society, and get your questions answered at an informational seminar with estate attorney Michael J. Drabant. 

Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Recreation Center. $10. suggested donation to the WSHS.

To register, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estate-planning-for-pets-and-their-people-tickets-16994488974

Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

DuPage county estate planning attorney, Michael J. Drabant, is the owner of the Warrenville law firm, The Drabant Law Group, Ltd. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his J.D. and LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation, with honors, from The John Marshall Law School.

Prior to establishing The Drabant Law Group, Ltd., Mike worked for three years as an Associate Attorney with A. Traub & Associates. He has prior experience within the areas of estate planning, general civil litigation, family law, foreclosure defense and estate administration.

While attending law school, Mike served as a law clerk for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Practice Division. He also worked for an estate planning law firm in Chicago, Illinois. Mike is an approved Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of DuPage County where his work is focused on representing the best interests of children and disabled adults in guardianship proceedings.

Additionally, Mike is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association where he has held the following positions: Law Day Committee Chair (2012-2013), Law Day Committee Vice-Chair (2011-2012), Diversity Committee Vice Chair (2012-2013), and Judges’ Nite Participant (2010-2013). He is currently the Diversity Committee Chair.

Mike’s published works include: “Having a Will can Save Arguments for Generations,” which was published in The Naperville Sun in May of 2010.