Helpful & Interesting Links
Below are a few links of interest to pet owners.  We will add to these as time goes on.
Who We Are
Heartland Animal Shelter is a no-kill humane organization dedicated to finding homeless pets forever homes while educating the public on spaying and neutering their pets in order to decrease pet over population.

Dr. Herbert Preiser, DVM and founder of Heartland Animal Shelter wanted to make a difference by saving the lives of pets who might otherwise be euthanized because of the over-population of unwanted pets.  Dr. Preiser opened Heartland Animal Shelter in October of 2002.

Our Vision
Heartland's vision is to eliminate euthanasia to any adoptable animal.

Heartland asks for your support by spreading the word about the importance of why pets should be spayed or neutered in order to prevent over population in cats and dogs.

Together we can make a difference!

Our Location & Hours
Heartland Animal Shelter is located at 2975 Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook, IL. 60062

Phone: 847-296-6400
Fax: 847-296-4198

Hours:  Our new hours are as follows:
Monday: Closed
Tues:  4pm-7pm
Wed:  Closed
Thurs:  4pm-7pm
Fri:  4pm - 7pm  Now open Friday evenings!
Sat & Sun:  12 noon-4pm
Email: heartlandanimals@yahoo.com

Happy Tails
Take a look at our "Happy Tails" page - The True Stories of Heartland Animal Shelter alumni in their new homes.  If you have a "Happy Tail" you would like to share on our "Happy Tails" page, please send the story and pictures to HeartlandWebSite@comcast.net!
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Finding Forever Homes for Homeless Pets

Heartland Animal Shelter
2975 Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL. 60062
Phone: 847-296-6400
Fax: 847-296-4198
Email: heartlandanimals@yahoo.com

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Check out our current, upcoming and recent events. 

For more information regarding these events, click here:
Events Page

On-going Events
Bring Us Home 2008!
Meet Heartland pets at Golf Mill Shopping Center the 1st and 3rd Saturday & Sunday of every month from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Volunteer Orientation:  Learn about the opportunities and responsibilities involved in being a Heartland Animal Shelter volunteer.  Offered on the 2nd and last Saturday of every month, from 5:15 to 6:45 pm.  Contact Jenny Nogle for information:  jlnogle@yahoo.com

Learn How to Foster: for Heartland Animal Shelter - Learn what it takes to be able to foster a cat, dog, kitten or puppy for Heartland Animal Shelter .  Offered on the first Saturday of every month at 5:15pm 6:45.

Upcoming Events

Bow-WOW Bowling
Scheduled for June, 2008, date to be determined.  A fun-filled evening of bowling to benefit the animals.

Walk of Love
The Second Annual Walk of Love on Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - come on out to the Forest Preserve for a wonderful walk through the woods to help the pets at Heartland.  Also, refreshment, games, etc.

Hogs for Dogs
The 2nd annual Hogs for Dogs is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Spetember 21, 2008.  Get the Harley (or Honda) polished up for a great ride!

Golden Paw Gala
The 3rd Annual Golden Paw Gala is scheduled to occur on Saturdatm November 15, 2006.  Get your tux back from the cleaner, find Fido's favorite costume & join us for a wonderful evening!

Recent Events

Cinco de MEOW
Celebrated on SUNDAY, MAY 4th, at El Sombrero restaurant in Mount Prospect.

Chicagoland Pet Expo
Heartland Animal Shelter will be exhibiting at the Chicagoland Pet Expo.  This year, the event returned to Arlington Park Racecourse in Arlington Heights.  The dates were March 14 - 16, 2008. 

Peter Mayer, Folksinger, in concert at Northbrook Public Library!
Peter Mayer performed live at the Northbrook Public Library Auditorium at 7:30 pm on the evening of Friday, January 25, 2008. 

Pictures with Santa at Golf-Mill Shopping Center!
Heartland Animal Shelter brought several dogs & cats to Golf-Mill Shopping Center in November & December 2007, during the Pet Photo with Santa event.  The Heartland animals helped to spread the word about our shelter.

Second Annual Golden Paw Gala!
The second annual Golden Paw Gala was November 17, 2007 at the Radisson Northbrook Hotel.  We will have complete coverage of the evening's festivities shortly!

Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs
Dog Kennel Renovation

WE NEED YOUR HELP –please, support our effort to renovate our kennel space to be a new, beautiful, and functional area to show our dogs.

We are renovating our dog kennel area in order to provide more comfortable, lower-stress housing for our dog population.  Our goal is to raise $16,000 for material - Labor has been donated!  Please help us reach our goal.

Click here to go to the Dog Kennel Renovation page for more details.
Chicago Tails Magazine
Chicago Tails Magazine is a wonderful source of information regarding dogs & cats in the Chicagoland area.  They also have a great web site, which you can visit by clicking on the logo below.
Volunteers Needed!

Heartland Animal Shelter calls on volunteers to help in many aspects of the shelter operations, including:
  • Dog Kennel Attendant
  • Cat Room Attendant
  • Adoption Counselor
  • Outreach Programs
  • Fundraising
  • Animal Transportation
  • Dog Training

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to commit to helping the animals.  Please see the "Volunteering" page for more information.  Volunteer orientation takes place on the last Saturday of February, April, June, August, October and December.  Thanks!
Steve Dale's Pet World
Steve Dale hosts "Pet Central" every Sunday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 pm on WGN radio, AM720.  A very entertaining and informative program featuring expert guests and telephone calls from pet owners looking for help with pet issues.  His web site offers a wealth of information about pets.  Tune in to "Pet Central" next Sunday evening and, in the meantime, visit his web site at:  www.stevedalepetworld.com/
Click for a Tribute to Heartland Volunteers:    Heartland YouTube001