Huntley animal rescue seeking volunteers

Animal House Shelter in Huntley is looking for volunteers for various duties, from fostering to fundraising.

The shelter is a not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelter housing approximately 200 dogs and 100 cats, since 2002. Since opening, almost 7,000 abused or neglected dogs and cats have been rescued, rehabilitated and placed in loving homes annually.

Animal House Shelter is a 501(c)3 organization which relies on donations to save all the lives they do.

You can help the shelter continue its rescue and adoptive efforts by volunteering your time for Animal House Shelter. Volunteer opportunities extend beyond fundraising, to fostering animals, dog walking and animal socialization, event planning, even helping to make their temporary home more comfortable and beyond.

If you are not available to volunteer your time directly at the shelter, consider donating financially or other services for the animals. The animals at Animal House Shelter, and the ones not yet rescued, need your help.

Volunteer orientations are held at 5 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month. The next one is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 17 at Animal House Shelter. For details, call (847) 961-5541.

You must bring your completed application at the time of orientation. To receive an application, e-mail to volunteer@animalhouse shelter.com.

Upcoming events

Giving Paws Thanksgiving Gift Drive: The shelter will have animals available for adoption and will be accepting donations from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 at Wal-Mart, 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock. For details, call (815) 206-0256.

Dog House's Indoor Dog Park Grand Opening; Giving Paws Donation Drive: Bring your pooch to play, while you enjoy helping the animals at Animal House shelter and view some adoptable pets, in the care center/indoor dog park.

The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 at The Dog House of Barrington, 340 S. Lageschulte St., Barrington.

There is open admission for the grand opening -- a $5 per hour value. Donations needed are paper towels, bleach, laundry soap, dog beds, dog toys, cat beds, cat toys, stainless steel bowls, rawhide bones, and flea/tick shampoo. Monetary donations are always appreciated.

Staff/Volunteer Pot Luck and Tree Trimming Party: Meet and socialize with everyone involved with Animal House Shelter. The party begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the shelter, 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley. Enjoy food, beverages, tree trimming and ornament making. Food and beverages are needed.

Santa Paws and Mrs. Claws: You can meet Santa Paws and Mrs. Claws and the rest of the animals, staff and volunteers at Animal House Shelter's first Holiday Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the shelter, 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley.

The event features animal communication and Reiki, small animal message therapy, mobile grooming-holiday pedicures, quick clips, boutique items and specialty pet clothing, gourmet pet treats and foods, color Christmas photos of you and your pet with Santa Paws, crafts, baked goods, Christmas gifts, raffles and more.

Howliday Party: Party Pooch's annual Howliday Party begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Dog House of Barrington, 340 S. Lageschulte St., Barrington.

Bring your pooch to the party, while you enjoy holiday festivities in the care center/indoor dog park.

The event will have an open bar from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and hors devours.

Admission is $25 per two dogs maximum/person. All proceeds benefit the animals at Animal House Shelter in Huntley. R.S.V.P. by Dec. 10 at the Dog House of Barrington, Animal House Shelter, or online at www.animalhouseshelter. com. The event is $30 at the door. For more information, call (847) 381-9959.

Giving Paws Christmas Gift Drive: The event is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, at WalMart, 1275 Lake Ave, Woodstock. For details, call (815) 206-0256.

Holiday photos with Santa: Take holiday photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 at PetsMart, 20771 W Rand Road, Kildeer, (847) 438-3404. There will be animals available for adoption.

Petco events

• A Petco event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday every month. The next event is Dec. 1 at Petco 702 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. For details, call (847) 854-1501

• A Petco event is scheduled the last Sunday of every month at Petco, 230 S. Virginia St., No. 880, Crystal Lake. The next events are on Nov. 25 and Dec. 30. For details, call (815) 356-7387.