Happy Tails Humane Society
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Over 3,800 lives saved and counting!
Featured Pet
Axel is a two-year-old English Bulldog mix. More
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Shelter Hours
We're now open every day from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Microchip registry free to county residents
Residents of Whiteside County can register their pets' microchip information with Happy Tails free of charge. More information
About Us
Happy Tails operates Whiteside County's only animal shelter. We are a limited-intake, no-kill facility that shelters and cares for stray and abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted into loving, permanent homes. We promote pet adoption and humane education. Happy Tails is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Axel is a two-year-old English Bulldog mix. MoreNew!
Shelter Hours
We're now open every day from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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New!
Pet Food Pantry
Our Pet Food Pantry is open the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month when food is available. We have food available.
Pet Food Pantry
Our Pet Food Pantry is open the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month when food is available. We have food available.
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New!
Microchip registry free to county residents
Residents of Whiteside County can register their pets' microchip information with Happy Tails free of charge. More information
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Show your support!
For just $5, you can show your support for Happy Tails with this license plate frame. They're available at the shelter.
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You can now volunteer on-line!
We need more helping paws than ever, at the shelter and at our adoption events. Please consider becoming one of Happy Tails' amazing volunteers!
Learn more
Apply to be a Happy Tails volunteer
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Happy Tails operates Whiteside County's only animal shelter. We are a limited-intake, no-kill facility that shelters and cares for stray and abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted into loving, permanent homes. We promote pet adoption and humane education. Happy Tails is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Hours Open to the Public
Every day 8:00 a.m. to noon
Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Easter Egg HuntMark your calendar now for the second annual Happy Tails egg hunt on April 16! Registration fee is $3.00 beginning at 5:00 and the hunt begins at 5:30, for age groups 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10. Kids only, no pets please.
Want to help make our Easter Egg hunt a big success?
Last year we had a great crowd for our first-ever egg hunt and had more kids than goodies! This year we want to be sure there's plenty for everyone and we're hoping for donations to help us do that.
To donate, just click on the link below, and THANKS!!
Sponsors Welcome!
Last year over 300 kids and more adults came to the egg hunt. Sponsoring is a great way to market your business and help the animals. Set up a booth, give away promos, set up displays. Call us at 815.626.2994.
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Doggie Egg Hunt
Don't miss the Sterling Park District's Doggie Egg Hunt April 5! More information
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Live comedy returns to Rock Falls!
On May 2 Raise the Woof! comedians will once again perform at Days Inn. We hosted this group as a fundraiser last year and it was so popular we booked them again! The comedians have performed on HBO, Comedy Central and at other national venues. More information on Raise the Woof! and its comediansTickets are $25 each. You can book a table for 8 that includes VIP passes to a professional magic show and more. After the show you can stick around for more fun at the after-party, with karaoke and dancing. Days Inn has a special rate for overnight stays on the night of the show. Just mention Happy Tails!
Get your tickets now so you don't miss this great event!
Buy a single ticket ($25 each)
Reserve a table for 8
Buy a table for 8 ($200)
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Winter 2013 Newsletter
Fall 2013 Newsletter Special 25-Year Anniversary Issue
Summer 2013 Newsletter
Spring 2013 Newsletter
Winter 2012 Newsletter
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Humane Society Names Happy Tails a Model Shelter
