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***SUPER ADOPTION SATURDAY RECAP***

Thank you to the hundreds of people who came out to support Super Adoption Saturday! The Chicagoland Humane Coalition is so grateful for the support of over 260 volunteers and team members who dedicated their time and talents to make this important event a reality. We are also thankful to the community for choosing to support shelter pets and coming out to make adoption their preferred option!

WE ARE THRILLED TO REPORT THAT 293 ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED AT THE EVENT!!! Thank you again to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and the incredible people who came out to adopt. Check back soon for details about future events!
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Get ready for the biggest pet adoption event in Greater Chicagoland! Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois, on Saturday, September 28, from 10am-5pm for Super Adoption Saturday. This family-friendly event brings together animal shelters from across the tri-state and Chicagoland with one goal in mind—helping homeless animals find loving homes!


3 Steps to Adopt

1. Fill out the adopter survey. Complete the survey in advance or see a member of our hospitality team once you’re onsite.
2. Meet the animals. Visit with adoptable pets throughout the event space to see who you connect with. There will be 500+ animals looking for homes – including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds!
3. Process your adoption. Once you’ve met your match, finalize paperwork and pay the adoption fee (if applicable) at an Adoption Completion station.

Insider Tips

– Come Early! Doors open at 10 a.m. and we expect crowds. Adoptions are on a first come, first serve basis.
– Bring a photo ID. Many of our adoption partners will require a state issued photo ID or passport to process an adoption.
– Prepare to bring your pet home at the time of adoption. Due to the nature of the event, we are not able to hold animals for individuals at the event space for a later pick-up day or time.
– Recruit an extra set of hands If you do adopt, you may want to stock up on pet care supplies with our event vendors. Make sure to bring a friend or family member to help you with loading your car up.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I see the animals ahead of time?
There will be 500+ dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds at this event from 20+ different organizations – we’ll have a pet for everyone! Unfortunately, we don’t have photos of those animals ahead of time, although individual organizations may post photos on their social media of the animals they’re bringing leading up to the event.

Q: Do I need to get pre-approved to adopt or fill anything out ahead of time?

Nope! You don’t need to do anything ahead of time, but if you’d like to, please scan the QR code above or click here for English and here for Spanish.

Q: What are the adoption fees?

All 20+ rescue groups will have their own set of adoption fees, ranging from $0-400. Most participating groups will have heavily discounted adoptions! Look for yellow flags which signify groups providing discounts.

Q: Do you do out-of-state adoptions?

Yes! Adopters are just in charge of transportation.