Thursday, April 11 marks National Pet Day—a day to celebrate the happiness that animals can bring as a part of the family.
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National Pet Day was founded by Colleen Paige to not only appreciate our four-legged friends, but to create awareness about the thousands of animals waiting for forever homes in shelters across the country.
If you are interested in adopting a pet, contact one of the area animal shelters:
Orphans of The Storm (Riverwoods)
Tails of Hope (Highland Park)
Heartland Animal Shelter (Northbrook)
Save-A-Pet (Grayslake)
Animal Education & Rescue (Humane Society, Libertyville)
If you know of other nearby rescue organizations or shelters, please let us know in the comments section.