In the mood for pancakes?

Join NAHS at the Pancake Cafe on 1292 Rickert Drive in Naperville, IL on Saturday, December 19, 2009 for a fundraiser night. From 3pm until 8pm 25% of all sales will be donated to suppor the programs and services of the Naperville Area Humane Society!

Meet Abby!

Hello again, fans! Mallie Boo here again, broadcasting live from NAHS, and bringing you the latest and greatest in adoptable dogs. And don't forget, even though I love blogging, what I'm really hoping for is a home to call my own! For today's interview, I went to one of the most fun girls I know, Abby! Abby is a six year old Chow Chow mix who has been here at the shelter for two months. I hope you enjoy my interview, with this year's most pupular socialite, Abby!

How did such a fun, carefree girl like yourself find herself at the shelter?

Hey, Mallie Boo, how are you? I came to NAHS when my family didn't have time for me anymore. As you know, I love to play, and enjoy staying fit and active. My family had a human baby, and they just couldn't find the extra time to spend with me. They knew that if they brought me to NAHS, I would be able to find a home that wouldn't mind spoiling me and spending lots of time with me.

What's your favorite thing about NAHS?

There are so many things I like about NAHS! The volunteers here spend lots of time giving me treats, and taking me on long walks. I also like getting to meet new people and showing everyone how well behaved I am. Sometimes I even get to sleep in the kitchen so I have extra room to stretch my legs and play all night!!

I know you have fun here, but I'm sure you'd prefer a real home. What kind of family are you looking for?

I love people and I'm not too picky! I've lived with kids before, but the real little ones might be intimidated by my size (I've got long legs like a model)! I enjoy most other dogs, especially if they have the same play style as me. I don't even mind cats. Sometimes if kitties run, I like to chase them, but the lazy cat type and me get along just fabulously! The most important thing to me is to find a home with a lot of love.

Thanks for taking the time to talk with me, Abby. I hope both of us find a forever family soon. Anyone who's interested can stop by when NAHS is open for adoptions, or give the staff a call at 630-420-8989.

Meet Emma!

Hello again, friends! Mallie Boo here. I hope everyone is having a fabulous Halloween! I wanted to interview one of my very favorite kitties for you this week. Emma has been here at NAHS for several months. She's five years old, and was transferred to us from another shelter. Emma is a little shy, like me, but I think when the right family comes to adopt her, she'll open up and be quite affectionate.

Hello Emma! How is this Halloween going for you?
It's going well. It's been pretty quiet here at the shelter. I think all the kids must be off trick-or-treating! I was going to dress up like a pirate, but I decided I would rather just snuggle up in my bed and take a nap.

I know you're looking for a family, just like me. What kind of family would you like?
Well, as you mentioned, I'm kind of shy. I like snuggling up in a cozy bed and napping my day away, so a quiet and calm house would be be great. Any kids that are loud and boisterous would probably intimidate me. What would be best for me would be a nice quiet home where I can take long cat naps in the sunshine.

What's your favorite part of NAHS?
Oh, there are so many things here that are quite nice. The volunteers will come in and pet me. That makes me feel relaxed and I really enjoy the love they give me. I also enjoy the soft cozy blankets people give me. I don't mind being here at the shelter, but I really can't wait to find a home of my own.

Thanks for talking with me, Emma. I hear some visitors coming in! Do you think they'll fall in love with me or you? I hope they find the perfect kitty for their household.

Mallie Boo Takes Over and Interviews Harley

Hello friends! Well, the votes were tallied and it was a tie! But Pookah has been feeling under the weather, so Mallie Boo will be writing the blog! You guys can read all about me from when Lenny interviewed me. I'm still a little nervous and shy, but I'm hoping taking over the blog will help me come out of my shell. The pick for my first interview was easy. I picked Harley, because he's cute. Well, to be honest, I picked him because he is blind and I thought that wouldn't be too intimidating for my first cover piece. So here goes!

So Harley, how did you find youself here at NAHS?
Great question, Mallie Boo, and thanks for taking time to talk to me! I had a family for nine years, but they've been through some changes in the past year. They had three kids, and two of those kids had special needs. My family really loved me, but they were so busy they couldn't pay a lot of attention to me. As the kids got bigger, they wanted to play with me but I would be scared because I couldn't see them coming. In the end, my family thought they would give me a chance to find someone with the time to snuggle me, and I sure hope they're right. Everyone here at NAHS is nice to me and makes sure I feel safe and comfortable, but I do get lonely for a family to call my own.

What kind of family are you looking for?
Well, I love all sorts of people! I think the perfect family would be somebody patient while I learn the layout of my new home. I'm used to bumping into walls and it doesn't bother me, but it might be a little scary for my new people to watch! I would also like to either be an only dog or have a dog that will be patient and understanding of my disability. I still love to play and snuggle, so a family with a big heart is most important.

What sorts of things do you like to do in your free time?
I keep busy, that's for sure! I love to take naps, eat yummy food, play with my people, get attention from volunteers, and squeak my squeaky toys. Some folks think that I've slowed down because of my age, but that's not neccessarily the case. I'm not as active as most other Jack Russels but I still love to go on walks and play. I think I'll be around for a long time to come!

Thanks for the interview! It wasn't as scary as I thought it might be! I hope you get a home soon, Harley! Be seeing you!

A friendly reminder!

Did you get your tickets to the Black Cat Ball yet? It's only 1 week away and tickets are still available. Join us at Meson Sabika for an evening of cocktails, dinner, auction and live entertainment.

Don’t miss a moment of the magic at the event of the year! Savvy sponsors include PETCO Foundation, Navistar, and Exelon. Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available. Special thanks to Two Bostons Pet Boutique & Gourmet Bakery who will be once again donating custom designed gourmet dog treats for each guest. Tickets are only $160 per person. (You’ll be barkin’ mad if you miss it!) And all of the proceeds benefit the coolest cats and most diggin’ dogs in town at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Visit our website for more info: http://www.napervillehumanesociety.org/events_gala.cfm

More good news!

The staff at NAHS is super excited to tell you that Lenny found his forever home. He went to a great family and even has a new doggie sibling to play with.

We're currently scouting out a new writer for the blog. Lots of kitties are interested. Pookah says she gets the inside scoop by hanging out at the front desk but Mallie Boo says she's been here longer and knows the ins and outs.

One of the kitties will start blogging soon, but first they've got to figure out who's top cat around here! Keep on the look out for our new blogger soon!

Good news!

Humphrey was adopted last night! I'll be on the lookout for a new interviewee soon and hope all you fans have a great weekend!