Events


August 2010

Aug 5

A Northwestern University Theatre Project to Benefit the Animals!

Thursday 08/5/10 12:00 AM - 08/8/10 10:00 PM
The American Music Theatre Project Presents:

NOT WANTED ON THE VOYAGE: an EPIC new musical

Attend the final weekend of performances (August 5-8) and support the Anti-Cruelty Society!
Special $20 tickets when using the code: SHELTER. Donations will be taken after the show to support The Anti-Cruelty Society and other local shelters!

Not Wanted on the Voyage is an exciting, provocative new musical about an ordinary family faced with extraordinary circumstances. Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill have teamed up with award-winning director Amanda Dehnert (director of Lookingglass' upcoming Peter Pan) to create a breathtaking production full of magic and spectacle, complete with rain, fire and a soaring eclectic score. Secrets lie just beneath the surface in this darkly funny and modern twist on the Great Flood ? the first time the world ended.

Box Office: (847) 491 - 7282.

For tickets, info, and a SNEAK PEAK video visit www.NotWantedOnTheVoyage.com.

To learn more about the play click here.
To Purchase tickets, click here.


Aug 5

Working Through Pet Loss

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Aug 7

Pet First Aid and CPR Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If your pet has a medical emergency will you be prepared? This course, taught by an American Red Cross authorized instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques. The emphasis will be on cats and dogs. Cat and Dog manikins will be used. Please do not bring your pet to class. The course length is 4 hours. The course fee is $35. The Dog First Aid book and DVD set and the Cat First Aid book and DVD set are not included in the course fee. The book and DVD sets will be made available for purchase at a cost of $16.95 each.

Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. To pre-register call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344 or e-mail tbouschor@anticruelty.org. The $35 course fee must be made prior to the class date. All classes will be held in The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center located at 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. No shows without prior notice will not be refunded.


Aug 16

Helping Community Cats Workshops

Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you tired of seeing roaming cats and kittens everywhere in your neighborhood? Do you want to find out how you can help them and stop future generations from being born in your community? Join representatives from Alley Cat Allies and Tree House Animal Foundation for a short workshop on how to educate your neighbors, create a safety net for cats and stop the cycle of breeding in your neighborhood.
The workshop is free of charge. To register, call Anna Morrison-Ricordati, Alley Cat Allies volunteer, at (312) 755-0513. The program is held on the third Monday of each month at The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free Parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street, ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

For more information visit the Alley Cat Allies Chicago website! www.alleycat.org


Aug 19

Working Through Pet Loss

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


September 2010

Sep 1

Working Through Pet Loss

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Sep 11

Pet First Aid and CPR Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If your pet has a medical emergency, will you be prepared? This course, taught by an American Red Cross authorized instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques. The emphasis will be on cats and dogs. Cat and dog manikins will be used. Do not bring your pet to class. The course length is 3 hours. The course fee is $40. It includes course materials, a pet emergency planner and pet emergency stickers. The Dog First Aid book and DVD set and the Cat First Aid book and DVD set are not included in the course fee. The book and DVD sets will be made available for purchase at a cost of $16.95 each.
Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. To pre-register, call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344. The $40 course fee must be made within two weeks after the date of pre-registration. All classes will be held in The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center located at 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. No shows without prior notice will not be refunded.


Sep 15

Working Through Pet Loss

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Sep 20

Helping Community Cats Workshop

Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you tired of seeing roaming cats and kittens everywhere in your neighborhood? Do you want to find out how you can help them and stop future generations of cats from being born in your community? Join representatives from Alley Cat Allies and Tree House Animal Foundation for a short workshop on how to educate your neighbors, create a safety net for the cats and stop the cycle of breeding in your neighborhood.

The workshop is free of charge. To register, call Anna Morrison-Ricordati, Alley Cat Allies Volunteer, at (312) 755-0513. The event will be held at The Anti-Cruelty Society in the Education and Training Center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.

Visit the Alley Cat Allies Chicago website at www.alleycat.org


October 2010

Oct 1

It's Raining Cats & Dogs!

Friday 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Over 350 guests will gather at The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago for The Anti-Cruelty Society?s tenth annual It?s Raining Cats & Dogs! benefit for the animals.

Guests will feast on amazing menus from 20 extraordinary Chicago chefs, enjoy live music, interact with some of our furry residents, and bid on silent and live auction items.

Tickets are $125 per person in advance, $140 at the door; $175 for VIP tickets; $700 for a table of four; up to two additional chairs may be added to a table of four at the ticket price of $175 each; $1,400 for a table of eight.

For more information call Caitlin Peters at (312) 644-8338 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (312) 644-8338      end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 307 or contact her via e-mail at cpeters@anticruelty.org.


Oct 7

Working Through Pet Loss

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Oct 18

Helping Community Cats Workshop

Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you tired of seeing roaming cats and kittens everywhere in your neighborhood? Do you want to find out how you can help them and stop future generations of cats from being born in your community? Join representatives from Alley Cat Allies and Tree House Animal Foundation for a short workshop on how to educate your neighbors, create a safety net for the cats and stop the cycle of breeding in your neighborhood.

The workshop is free of charge. To register, call Anna Morrison-Ricordati, Alley Cat Allies Volunteer, at (312) 755-0513. The event will be held at The Anti-Cruelty Society in the Education and Training Center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.

Visit the Alley Cat Allies Chicago website at www.alleycat.org


Oct 21

Working Through Pet Loss

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Oct 23

Pet First Aid and CPR Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If your pet has a medical emergency, will you be prepared? This course, taught by an American Red Cross authorized instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques. The emphasis will be on cats and dogs. Cat and dog manikins will be used. Do not bring your pet to class. The course length is 3 hours. The course fee is $40. It includes course materials, a pet emergency planner and pet emergency stickers. The Dog First Aid book and DVD set and the Cat First Aid book and DVD set are not included in the course fee. The book and DVD sets will be made available for purchase at a cost of $16.95 each.
Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. To pre-register, call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344. The $40 course fee must be made within two weeks after the date of pre-registration. All classes will be held in The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center located at 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. No shows without prior notice will not be refunded.


November 2010

Nov 3

Working Through Pet Loss

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.


Nov 13

Pet First Aid and CPR Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If your pet has a medical emergency, will you be prepared? This course, taught by an American Red Cross authorized instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques. The emphasis will be on cats and dogs. Cat and dog manikins will be used. Do not bring your pet to class. The course length is 3 hours. The course fee is $40. It includes course materials, a pet emergency planner and pet emergency stickers. The Dog First Aid book and DVD set and the Cat First Aid book and DVD set are not included in the course fee. The book and DVD sets will be made available for purchase at a cost of $16.95 each.
Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. To pre-register, call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344. The $40 course fee must be made within two weeks after the date of pre-registration. All classes will be held in The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center located at 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. No shows without prior notice will not be refunded.


Nov 15

Helping Community Cats Workshop

Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you tired of seeing roaming cats and kittens everywhere in your neighborhood? Do you want to find out how you can help them and stop future generations of cats from being born in your community? Join representatives from Alley Cat Allies and Tree House Animal Foundation for a short workshop on how to educate your neighbors, create a safety net for the cats and stop the cycle of breeding in your neighborhood.

The workshop is free of charge. To register, call Anna Morrison-Ricordati, Alley Cat Allies Volunteer, at (312) 755-0513. The event will be held at The Anti-Cruelty Society in the Education and Training Center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.

Visit the Alley Cat Allies Chicago website at www.alleycat.org


Nov 17

Working Through Pet Loss

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pet?s death can take its toll on our emotional and physical well-being. Group participants will come together twice a month to explore the thoughts and emotions that are a natural part of the healing process.
The group facilitator, Mark Bilkey, has over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals through the loss and transition process and looks forward to helping participants at The Anti-Cruelty Society through this process.

The session will take place in The Anti-Cruelty Society education and training center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street ˝ block south of Grand Avenue.

There is no cost for this program, but please contact Tammie Bouschor to register at tbouschor@anticruelty.org or 312-644-8338 x.344.