Archives 2015

12 Trees of Giving Fundraising Event

12 Trees of Giving Fundraising Event

It’s the Season of Generosity

November 23 – January 2

FCACC has joined Block 37’s first annual “12 Trees of Giving” competition for the most wonderfully decorated Christmas tree on display at 108 North State St., Chicago, IL.

You are invited to come marvel at our beautiful adornments and vote for your favorite tree by donating $10 to FCACC!

Simply text TREE FCACC to 27722.

(A $10 donation will be added to your phone bill.)

If you really love the decorations you can vote one additional time through social media by using the hashtag #GIVE37.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Trader Todd’s Big Jolly Christmas Bash – Friday, 12/18 @ 6pm

Trader Todd’s Big Jolly Christmas Bash

Join us for food, drink, karaoke and holiday cheer at our annual Christmas party extravaganza! Admission is free with a donation (any amount) at the door to Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Enjoy beer, wine and cocktails, a holiday smorgasbord from our kitchen, and a free ticket for a holiday specialty drink to boot! Mrs. Claus will be making her traditional visit with door prizes and a free raffle for some awesome presents.

December 18th starting at 6pm!

CACC’s Annual Howliday Boutique and Pictures with Santa

Howliday Boutique and Pictures with Santa

December 12-13 from noon – 5pm @ CACC

This is open to the public so feel free to bring your dog in and let your friends and family know they can stop in with their dogs for pictures with Santa.

There will also be a boutique where you can find a mix of human and animal items that will make great stocking stuffers.

 

CACC: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Wolves Game Adopt-A-Dog Night

December 19 from 6pm – 10pm

Mascot Skates and the Wolves have teamed up with the City of Chicago’s Department of Animal Care and Control to help find loving families for Chicago’s homeless dogs. Known as Skates’ Sidekicks, select dogs will be available for adoption on Adopt-A-Dog game nights.

To meet these dogs visit Skates’ Sidekicks in the South Lobby.  Be a hero and save a sidekick!

For more information about how to adopt, fees, and requirements, CLICK HERE

Wolves Game Adopt-A-Dog Night

October 10, 6pm – 10pm

Mascot Skates and the Wolves have teamed up with the City of Chicago’s Department of Animal Care and Control to help find loving families for Chicago’s homeless dogs. Known as Skates’ Sidekicks, select dogs will be available for adoption on Adopt-A-Dog game nights.

To meet these dogs visit Skates’ Sidekicks in the South Lobby.  Be a hero and save a sidekick!

For more information about how to adopt, fees, and requirements, CLICK HERE

Star-studded Big Night is almost here!

October 8, 2015 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Animal expert and WGN radio star Steve Dale is Honorary Chairman of this celebrity chefs event this year! Joining Steve as emcee will be Pete McMurray of NBC-5’s “24/7” and 97.1 FM “The Drive.” And of course they will be surrounded by Chicago’s best chefs cooking up a storm for you—all to help Chicago’s neediest animals.

 

08 de octubre 2015 de 6:00-21:00

Experto en animales y la estrella de radio WGN Steve Dale Presidente de Honor de este evento famosos chefs de este año! Junto a Steve como maestro de ceremonias será Pete McMurray de NBC 5 de ” 24/7 ” y 97.1 FM ” The Drive “. Y por supuesto que estarán rodeados de los mejores chefs de Chicago para cocinar un banquete para ti, todo esto para ayudar a los animales necesitados de Chicago.

ORDER TICKETS (para ordenar boletos)

 

ANIMAL WELFARE GURU WANTED TO HELP US GROW

As a small but well-established (budget of $200,000+ annually) animal welfare organization, Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control is seeking to contract with a social media/marketing consultant in the Chicagoland area. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in growing an animal welfare organization—and the drive and enthusiasm to do it again. We need help developing an overall marketing strategy, procuring significant grants, building our current donor base, engineering a strong volunteer program, and more. We are particularly interested in people with social media savvy including content development. Please send your resume along with a brief paragraph or two (no more than 300 total words, please) stating what you bring to the party and what you believe you might accomplish in a year’s time. Send it to: Charlie Propsom at cpropsom@sbcglobal.net with GURU in the subject line.  Applications close after September 10, 2016.

Miles for Max Hits the Road Again in 2015

James and Sharon Pierce rode a 500-mile, 7-day journey across the state of Iowa in memory of their dog Max. In 2014, they raise $5,000 for Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Help them “MAXimize” their ride again this year. They’ve designated an amount for each stop along the way. Help make sure James and Sharon make it all the way and donate today!

Additional information can be found at Miles for Max 2015

FREE Microchip Event Re-Scheduled! Sweet deal launches new microchip campaign!

FREE microchip for pets and 50% off “Chicago Chip”ice cream for people
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We’re partnering with Chicago Animal Care and Control to get a new education campaign underway about the importance of microchipping and tagging pets. It starts with a special launch event on Monday, June 18th, at the Original Rainbow Cone ice cream store at 9233 S. Western Avenue from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Microchips, including registration, are FREE to the first 100 pets (cats must be in carriers, dogs secured with collars and leashes). Their people are rewarded with 50% off a “Chicago Chip” ice cream cone! 
The Original Rainbow Cone store is a Chicago classic–and a new community partner eager to help spread the word about microchipping. We’ll have the Animobile on site with a veterinarian and vet techs to administer the chips, a crew of volunteers registering the chips on the spot, and other folks helping direct visitors and their animals.
Making sure your pet has microchip identification and collar I.D. tags is the best way to help your pet find its way back home to you if ever lost. Don’t think it can happen? Tell that to the 22,000 animals sitting in the city shelter every year waiting for someone to come and claim them. If every pet had a microchip they could tell us exactly who their people are and how to reconnect with them.
This new campaign incorporates printed posters like the one you see here, radio spots, and a public service announcement for TV. Materials are being produced in English and Spanish to reach as many people in our community as possible. The campaign urges pet owners to “Give your pet a voice. Get your pet microchipped and tagged today.”
Come out and join the fun, even if your pet is already chipped! The neighborhood is welcoming, the store is a treasure–and the ice cream is like none you’ve ever had before!
For more details and a map to the event location please click HERE.