Pets-a-Palooza to have something for everyone in the family to enjoy
Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin will be hosting a festival celebrating all things pet-related from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W584 Dean St. in St. Charles.
"Pets-a-Palooza" is free and fun for the entire family, including pets. There will be pet-themed contests, animal demonstrations, a pet parade, giveaways, sale of pet-related items, adoptions, and much more.
Event organizers are especially excited about the variety of activities offered at the event. Activities range from dog trick shows and demonstrations to education, presentations and contests. A multitude of vendors will be on hand with generous giveaway items for attendees. There will also be a wide assortment food available to individuals who are present on Sept. 20. Part of the fun is the pet parade, which the public can register for in advance at www.andersonanimalshelter.org or on-site the day of the event.
"We are extremely excited to be offering such a fun event to the community," said Beth Drake, executive director. "A tremendous amount of hard work has gone into the planning of Pets-a-Palooza, and I think that everyone who attends will have a great time."
Staff made certain during the planning process that the event was inclusive of handicapped individuals. The parade route, in particular, was designed to be wheelchair accessible.
Anderson Animal Shelter is pleased to have prominent radio personality and voice talent Denny Farrell as emcee of the event. Farrell is a Big Band Hall of Fame Inductee and winner of the National Ballroom & Entertainment Association's Award for his outstanding radio show. He has been the voice of many well-known companies and organizations including Delta Air Lines, Motorola, Jewel Foods, Dominick's, Cadillac, and many more.
More than 35 vendors are expected to be at the event. A number of local and national companies have come forward to sponsor and participate including The Petco Foundation, Petco, Blue Buffalo, and Gerald Subaru.
"Pets-a-Palooza" is the shelter's second largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event and parade will support the shelter's mission and work. For more information on the event, visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org or call (847) 697-2880, ext. 25.
Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox Road in South Elgin, collaborates with public and private organizations and individuals to shelter, care for and promote the adoption of homeless, stray and unwanted companion animals. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and does not receive any federal or state funding. The shelter advocates for the compassionate and humane treatment of these animals through direct care, humane education and community outreach programs. For more information, including adoption, volunteering, donation drives and membership opportunities, visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org, email info@andersonanimalshelter.org or call (847) 697-2880.