We have kittens!
Edward is just one of the one of the adorable kittens that will be ready for adoption at Happy Tails approximately June 1. The adoption fee for kittens is $75 and includes vaccinations and, when the kittens are old enough, spay or neuter and microchip.
Vote for Bobby Cheeks!
Bobby is in the Pet Idol contest that's being sponsored by Sauk Valley Media (saukvalley.com). You can purchase as many votes as you wish, starting at 40 votes for $10.
What's Your Special Talent?
Many people think that being a volunteer at Happy Tails means feeding
and cleaning cats and dogs. It does. But it also means so much more.
We need volunteers with all sorts of skills: information technology,
typing, filing, photography, maintenance and repair . . . pretty much
anything that ever gets done in an office or a building and then some!
We'd love to have your talent at our shelter! To get started, send us a completed volunteer application to let us know your interests. If you have questions, give us a call at 815.626.2994 or e-mail us at happytailsanimalshelter@comcast.net. Hope to see you soon!
Our Wish List
Scoopable cat litter
Sturdy dog and cat toys (Kongs are great!)
Laundry detergent, bleach and dish soap
Towels (clean used are fine)
Dry dog/cat food, wet dog food
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.
Run for the Paws!
As part of Sterling Main Street's Dog Days celebration, Happy Tails will
host a 2 k "fun run" for dogs and their people. The fun starts at 8:00
a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Grandon Civic Center in downtown
Sterling. Register by June 3 to receive your "Run for the Paws" t-shirt!
Entry/t-shirt fees are $25 per person for businesses (groups of 10 or
more) and $15 per person for nonprofits and schools (groups of 10 or
more). The fee for individuals is $20. Pledge Sheet/Registration Form