If you have questions about outreach events or fundraisers or would like to
schedule an event at your office, school, or favorite coffee shop, bar, or store, please
contact Erin Lamparter at erin@treehouseanimals.org or 773-784-5488 ext. 238.

AUGUST

8/28 (Sat.) Adoption Outreach Event at 4 Legs, 3809 North Clark Street, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.: Located in the heart of Wrigleyville, this lovely pet boutique is filled with goodies for both cats and dogs. Tree House will be there with a spokescat to let the public know about all the hard work we’ve been doing, and to inspire people to help out our Tree House kitties in any way they can.

SEPTEMBER

9/11 (Sat.) 2nd Annual Adopt Hop Chicago Pub Crawl for Animals, Wrigleyville-area bars, 2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m: The Adopt Hop is a collaborative event among eight different Chicago-area animal shelters and rescue groups, and Wrigleyville-area bars. The mission of this annual campaign is to encourage people to adopt their pets instead of buying them from a store or breeder. With more than four million cats and dogs being killed every year around the country and more than 20,000 in Chicagoland alone, the undeniable fact is that there are too many potential pets and not enough families willing to adopt them.

The Adopt Hop pub crawl will take place from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a "Rescue Rally" and Raffle from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Rockit Bar and Grill. The Rescue Rally will be emceed by Josh Alton, who was voted by the Chicago Reader as one of the best comedians in Chicago in 2010! Be sure to visit all the rescue organizations including ALIVE Rescue, Chicago Bully Breed Rescue, Chicago English Bulldog Rescue, New Leash on Life, Project Rescue Chicago, Tree House Humane Society, Virtually Home Chicago, and Young at Heart.

The cost of tickets is $25 in advance (t-shirt and giveaways included). Early registration and additional information can be found at: www.AdoptHopChicago.org. Same day tickets may also be purchased for $30 at any participating bar, including Harry Caray's Tavern, Irish Oak, Murphy's Bleachers, Red Ivy, Rockit Bar and Grill, Sports Corner, Vines on Clark, and Yak-Zies. Proceeds from the Adopt Hop will be shared by the participating rescue organizations.

9/11 (Sat.) & 9/12 (Sun.) Renegade Craft Fair, Division Street between Damen Avenue and Paulina Street, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m . both days: Renegade is known as the biggest, best, and the most well-known of all the do-it-yourself craft fairs! Art and craft vendors from all over the country flock to Renegade to sell their handmade items. Stop by the nonprofit tent where Tree House, among many other nonprofits, will be handing out literature and selling apparel and handmade toys.

9/12 (Sun.) Mew & View at the Bucktown Branch, 1629 North Ashland Avenue, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: On Sunday, September 12th, join us for the third 'Mew & View' movie night at Tree House Bucktown! Catch a flick, have some snacks, and cuddle with some cool cats. We'll be showing Fantastic Mr. Fox and show time is at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments and blankets to cozy up on will be provided. Come one-come all to join the fun, and don't forget to tell your friends! Suggested $5 donation. Email or phone Olga for more information--especially if you're able to bring some snacks to share! 773-227-5535. 

9/15 (Wed.) TNR Seminar at Tree House Humane Society Bucktown Branch, 1629 North Ashland Avenue, 7:00 p.m.: Information will be given on building inexpensive shelters and a short video presentation will give a step-by-step guide for how to help cats. You'll learn how to humanely trap outdoor cats and be given instructions on how to safely deter cats from where they are not wanted. Join us to network and meet others who are helping cats.

9/18 (Sat.) Adoption Outreach Event, Zane & Zara’s, 2205 West Roscoe Street, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.: Zand & Zara’s offers all natural pet foods, lovely pet toys, and fashion for both companion animals and humans in a quant boutique setting in Roscoe Village. They are also much more than a pet store, also offering dog walking and pet care services. Visit a Tree House spokescat and volunteer on this day to learn more about Tree House and our programs, including adoptions and Trap-Neuter-Return ( TNR).

2010 Events

'Tats for Cats' and Acro-Cats Show with Animal Planet, June 2010, Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Stray Cat Strut 5-Mile Benefit Walk, June 2010, Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Bucktown Earth Day Clean-up, April 2010, Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Feasting for Felines Fundraiser at (k)new, April 2010, Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Happy Meower with Volunteer Bartenders at Irish Eyes, sponsored by Cats in the City, April 2010, Photos (courtesy of Andrea Kim)

Tree House on WGN's Adopt A Pet Segment, February 2010, Video (courtesy of WGN 9 Midday News)

'Tats for Cats' Tattoo & Piercing Benefit at Insight Studios, January 2010, Video and Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Kittypalooza Rock Concert, January 2010, Photos (courtesy of Alan Chan); Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

2009 Events

Lights of Love Open House & Lighting Ceremony , December 2009, Photos (courtesy of Alan Chan); Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Chicago's 1st Annual Adopt Hop, September 2009, Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Tree House on the Catwalk Hair & Fashion Show, September 2009, Video and Photos (courtesy of Dallas Yanez)

Tree House BDVM Mac Lean Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Grand Opening, April 2009, Photos (courtesy of Alan Chan)