Dog Handlers get paired with an adoptable dog at our weekly adoption event at Petco in Schaumburg, which is held every Saturday from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm. You’ll be responsible for showing your dog to potential adopters during the event and answering or redirecting their questions.  Split shifts are available and there is no minimum participation requirement.  Come every week or for just one event – all help is welcome!

As a foster parent, you’ll nurture our dogs until they’re adopted, which can take from a few weeks to several months. Most dogs are adopted within a month.  All food and supplies are provided at no cost to you and medical expenses are covered by Chicagoland Dog Rescue.  You’ll work with a seasoned volunteer to find the foster dog that is right for you, and you’ll never be pressured to take in a dog that isn’t a good fit for your household.

Click here to read more about fostering a dog with Chicagoland Dog Rescue

Donations are essential to funding our rescue efforts.  As a fundraiser, your passion and creativity will boost our funds and allow us to rescue more dogs.  Responsibilities vary from manning the booth at our Carsons Days events, soliciting donations from drivers during our Peanut Days events and arranging for corporate donations to our raffles.  Every little bit counts, so we’ll take whatever help you can offer.

We host 10-12 events each year, and we need your help to make them successful! From event leads to set-up and tear-down crews, there’s room for everyone. Some of our most popular events are our annual Golf Tournament, Garage Sale and Bowl-a-Thon.  They’re a lot of fun and extremely rewarding.