My name is Tanya and I'm the canine director over at the Evanston Animal Shelter. As an open access municipal shelter, we take in any animal from the city of Evanston and find them a new forever. Some come in abused or neglected, some come in with medical needs that require daily medication, specialists, or surgeries, and some come in with scars on their souls needing patience and time to trust us. All of these animals, no matter their situation, are met at the door with kindness and respect, and treated as if they were our own. We fall in love every day and consistently put the animals' needs in front of ours, never taking a day off. 

As a volunteer based shelter, your donation goes to the direct care of the animals. YOU make the following statistics possible every time you donate (numbers reflect 2016-2018 total): 

-97% save rate

-1,078 pets adopted

-649 animals placed in foster care

-Over 1,800 days of custodial care for 34 animals

-Nearly 70% of expenses cover medical or training costs 

These numbers are possible quite frankly because of you and the selflessness that comes with donating! We were able to help Charmin, who came to us from the forest preserve with his tail severely mangled. Hunk has a second chance at life after an amputation of his badly broken leg. We were able to help Eva and her puppies, one of which was born partially blind. Tia and Tamara got the heartworm treatment they needed to survive. Sloane, Ferris, and Cameron were pulled from an abusive and neglectful situation and got much needed vet care. Oscar got to spend his last week in a foster home instead of a kennel. All of these dogs, and so many more, got a second chance becasue of YOU. 

So please, help us continue to save the most vulnerable animals in Evanston by donating. No amount is too small and every penny goes to the animals alone.

*** The Trot for Tails Virtual 5k fundraiser has ended. Thank you for all of your support! ***

If you would like to make further donations, please go to our main donation site here: Make A Donation

OUR MISSION

We give companion animals the best chance at the life they deserve through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption and community support that keeps pets with the people who love them. 

We operate out of a 2800 square foot facility caring for an average of 650 animals per year. We are very proud of our 97% save rate. With a commitment to serving our socio-economically diverse community, our support programs expand our reach beyond this tiny footprint.

Our Pet Food and Supply Pantry has become even more important during this difficult time. We are currently providing more than 1,000 pounds of food weekly to owners in need. Rather than having to surrender a beloved pet, our Custodial Program offers animal care free-of-charge when people are facing a short-term housing crisis. Our Senior Safety Net Program helps seniors on a fixed income cover the costs of routine medical care for their pets.  

We cannot do this alone. That’s why we're asking you to join us as we continue to care for animals and people in our community. They need us now more than ever.

PARTICIPATION IS SIMPLE:

1. Donate directly here OR
2. Join the Trot and have fun! Create your own fundraising page. The first 100 participants receive a free Keep Calm and Trot On bandana
3. Reach out to your family & friends to virtually participate together
4. Run, walk, bicycle, blade or paddle. "Race Day" can take place any time you choose between August 10th and 16th
5. Post on social media, #TrotOn
   • Go to our store to purchase a bandana (first 100 registrants get 1 free bandana)

Have fun. Be safe. Support a great cause. All proceeds go to the Evanston Animal Shelter.