News and Events

Interested in Volunteering?

Interested in volunteering and ready to find out more?  If you've already read about the volunteer opportunities described HERE, then get your volunteer application submitted (or simply bring it with you!) and plan to attend our next Adoption Event.  Our friendly volunteers will be more than happy to help you get involved in our important, life-saving work!

We are currently in desperate need of Foster Homes!

Perhaps you've noticed that our "Adoptable Pets" page is looking a little skimpy lately.  Unfortunately, the down side of foster home-based rescue work is that we can only take in and rehabilitate as many pets as we have hard-working foster homes available to care for them.  Of course, the benefits to the in-home approach are great: our pets are socialized and cared for in a loving, family environment rather than warehoused in a cold, impersonal kennel, they receive training in basic obedience and house-breaking, and we get to know their unique personalities so much better, all of which allow for easier and better adoption placements.  It's an equally rewarding experience for our foster parents too, as there's nothing quite like the feeling that an animal is safe, happy, and well-loved by his/her new family due to your very own efforts.

Have you considered being a foster parent to a needy pet?

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals or households that are willing to make a difference.  While we expect our foster parents to be communicative, able to follow instructions, somewhat self-directed, and willing to "roll up their sleeves," so to speak, we also understand that each household has different preferences, needs, and requirements.  The age, type, breed, and number of pets fostered and the frequency with which foster placements occur is entirely up to the foster parent.  Not really a dog person?  We have "cat-only" foster homes.  Need your foster placements to be good with children and other pets?  No problem.  We never ask our fosters to care for a species or breed with which they aren't comfortable.  We also pay for all expenses (food, supplies, vet care, etc.), provide a helpful "How To" handbook, and are always available to support our foster parents.

If you've been considering fostering but aren't quite sure it's for you, please feel free to call or e-mail with any questions.  We'd be happy to tell you all about our program.

To visit our "Foster" page, Click Here.

We now have "Rally to Rescue" tee-shirts and collar sets for sale!

 As a Purina "Rally to Rescue" ambassador organization, Petropolis is selling the RtoR tee-shirts as well as the collar/wristband sets to help raise funds for our rescue work.  These items are available to purchase at any of our special events, and will also be available to purchase at the McHenry Petco during their summer "Round Up" fundraiser event.  You are also welcome to call or e-mail us to purchase one (payment can be made via Paypal and we will mail it out to you). 

Sizes for the tee-shirts run from XS to 2XL - please specify your choice.  They are priced at $10.00 each.

Sizes for the collar/wristband sets are S/L/Cat.  They are priced at $5.00 each.

Off-Site Adoptions

We will be out at area Petco stores as well as various community events to showcase our loveable pets.  A selection of friendly and healthy dogs, cats, kittens, and/or puppies will be available for adoption.  Come out and say hello!  E-mail info@petropolisinc.org for more info.  See dates and locations below:

• McHenry PetsMart on Sunday, January 20th, 2008 from 11 AM to 3 PM
• Vernon Hills Petco on Saturday, January 26th, 2008 from noon to 4 PM
• McHenry Petco on Saturday, January 26th, 2008 from 10 AM to 1 PM

We will be conducting Nail Trimming Days as a fundraising event on the following dates (in conjunction with our adoption events.)  For a mere $5, you can get your dog or cat's nails trimmed and help needy pets at the same time.  No appointment necessary!

• McHenry Petco on Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 from 10 AM to 1 PM
• McHenry Petco on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 from 10 AM to 1 PM
• McHenry Petco on Saturday, January 12th, 2008 from 10 AM to 1 PM
• McHenry Petco on Saturday, January 26th, 2008 from 10 AM to 1 PM

   

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Featured Pet

"O'Toole" - 3 yr old DSH

This big, handsome lug of a cat is O'Toole, and he is as friendly and snuggly as they come.   O'Toole gets along great with other kitties and even does okay with dogs; in fact he has been accused of BEING a dog in a cat's body, so outgoing and social is he. He relishes a vigorous petting session, loves children, will meet you at the door each day, and is just an all-around awesome cat. He's also good with other kitties and is very good with his litterbox habits. Oh, and did we mention how super adorable he is with his white "paint-spattered" tail?

Interested in adopting this handsome, handsome man?  Contact us at info@petropolisinc.org for more info.   

Donate

We are a private, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation and receive nothing from the government.  We are funded via grants, adoption fees, and generous donations from private individuals like you.  As such, we are always in need of both money and supplies to keep the dream alive.  All donations are tax-deductible and extremely appreciated!! 

Monetary donations can be made via PayPal or by mailing them to the address under "Contact Us."  Donations of supplies or other items may be delivered to the McHenry Petco (remember to specify that the donation is for Petropolis) or you may contact us to make arrangements to drop them off.  See our "Wish List" at left for an idea as to what we need most.  The animals say thank you!!