Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Adoption Event
Saturday October 8th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday October 8th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday October 15th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Subaru Adoption Event
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Bensenville Grand Subaru
Map: 125 W Grand Ave Bensenville IL IL 60106
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Adoption Event
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday October 29th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

National Adoption Weekend
Saturday November 12th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Sunday November 13th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday November 19th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday November 19th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Pictures with Santa
Saturday December 10th, 2022 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563

Adoption Event
Saturday December 17th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday December 17th, 2022 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 14th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 14th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Sunday January 22nd, 2023 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 28th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday January 28th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday February 4th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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Adoption Event
Saturday February 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday February 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday February 25th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday February 25th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday March 4th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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Adoption Event
Saturday March 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday March 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Sunday March 12th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Sunday March 19th, 2023 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Adoption Event
Saturday March 25th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday March 25th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 1st, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 1st, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 15th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 15th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 29th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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Adoption Event
Saturday April 29th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Garage Sale
Friday May 5th, 2023 8:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: A.R.F. Headquarters
Map: 531 W. Roosevelt Rd Wheaton IL 60189

Cinco de Mayo Adoption Event
Friday May 5th, 2023 5:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Garage Sale
Saturday May 6th, 2023 8:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: A.R.F. Headquarters
Map: 531 W. Roosevelt Rd Wheaton IL 60189

Adoption Event
Saturday May 13th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday May 13th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday May 20th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday June 3rd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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Adoption Event
Saturday June 10th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday June 10th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Dog Days at Abbey Farms
Saturday June 17th, 2023 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Abbey Farms
Map: 2855 HART RD. AURORA IL 60502
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Adoption Event
Saturday June 17th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday June 24th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 1st, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 8th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 15th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Sunday July 16th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 22nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 29th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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Adoption Event
Saturday July 29th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday August 5th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday August 12th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday August 12th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Wheaton French Market
Saturday August 19th, 2023 9:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Wheaton French Market
Map: Corner of Main & Liberty Wheaton IL 60187

ARF Alley Bowling Fundraiser
Saturday August 19th, 2023 5:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Fox Bowl (630) 690-2400
Map: 1101 Butterfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189

Adoption Event
Saturday August 26th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday August 26th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Wheaton French Market
Saturday September 2nd, 2023 9:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Wheaton French Market
Map: Corner of Main & Liberty Wheaton IL 60187

Adoption Event
Saturday September 2nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday September 2nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Fall Garage Sale
Friday September 8th, 2023 8:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: A.R.F. Headquarters
Map: 531 W. Roosevelt Rd Wheaton IL 60189

Fall Garage Sale
Saturday September 9th, 2023 8:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: A.R.F. Headquarters
Map: 531 W. Roosevelt Rd Wheaton IL 60189

Adoption Event
Saturday September 16th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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Adoption Event
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Barkapalooza
Sunday September 24th, 2023 9:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Lisle Community Park
Map: 1825 Short Street Lisle IL 60532

Adoption Event
Saturday September 30th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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Adoption Event
Saturday October 7th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Hogs 4 Dogs Fundraiser
Saturday October 7th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: VFW Post 2164
Map: 0N731 Papworth Street Wheaton IL 60187
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Free food, live music, bag game competition and adoptions.

It's All About the Paws Fundraising Event
Saturday October 7th, 2023 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Barker Park
Map: 21 N 5th Ave St. Charles IL 60174

A.R.F. will be joining It's All About the Paws for their 9th Annual Adoption & Fundraising Event on the weekend of October 7th + 8th from 11AM-5PM!


Adoption Event
Saturday October 14th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday October 21st, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus (630) 904-2100
Map: 720 E Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60563
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Subaru Adoption Event
Saturday October 21st, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Grand Subaru
Map: 125 W Grand Avenue Bensenville IL 60106
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Adoption Event
Sunday October 22nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Wheaton Animal Hospital
Map: 266 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn IL 60137
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Adoption Event
Saturday October 28th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Howloween Party
Saturday October 28th, 2023 2:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Wolfden Brewing Company
Map: 112 West Lake Street Bloomingdale IL 60108
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A family fun event featuring a puppy parade, costume contests for dogs & people, silent auctions, raffles and craft beer. Bring your pooch and your kids!

Adoption Event
Saturday November 4th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday November 4th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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National Adoption Weekend Event
Saturday November 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Oswego
Map: 350 5th Street Oswego IL 60543
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National Adoption Weekend Event
Saturday November 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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National Adoption Weekend Event
Sunday November 12th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday November 18th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday November 18th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 9th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 16th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart Naperville - 111th (630) 416-4864
Map: 3111 111th St Naperville IL 60564
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Adoption Event
Saturday December 16th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 6th, 2024 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Wheaton
Map: 63 Rice Lake Square Wheaton IL 60187
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 6th, 2024 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
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Adoption Event
Saturday January 13th, 2024 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Darien (630) 271-1223
Map: 2153 75th St Darien IL 60561
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Event
Saturday January 20th, 2024 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Downers Grove (630) 627-0193
Map: 1550 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove IL 60515
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