Good News for Maple!

This October, Maple the rescue dog was approaching her second anniversary at the WSHS Adoption Center. Since she had arrived, she had dealt with multiple medical conditions and had struggled to find a forever home. Maple loves people, she is one of the happiest dogs with her tail wagging no matter what time it is.

Unfortunately, an unknown medical issue occurred when Maple started to have swelling in her throat and difficulty breathing. She was intubated and hospitalized at the veterinary hospital for 3 days. We were not sure if she would live, but thankfully, Maple survived. With antibiotics and more treatments to help her incontinence, Maple slowly got better.

Our volunteers and staff showered Maple with love and care, helping her recover. Maple returned to running and playing, bringing joy to everyone with her big smile. However, she still waited for her turn to be adopted.

In October, we featured Maple all month long on social media and in the community, and she attended the Adoption Event at Gerald Subaru of Naperville. On October 31st, Maple was finally adopted into a loving home, with a send-off from staff and volunteers at the Adoption Center. Since her adoption day, we have received heartwarming updates from her new family, Maple loves her forever home!

Join us on Saturday, December 6th, at the Adoption Center for Pawction 2025: Winter Wonderland!

Guests 21+ are invited to enjoy bites and beverages, meet our adoptable animals, participate in raffles and games, and enjoy themed decorations to kick off the holiday season!

Plus, take the chance to view our amazing auction prizes in person and take them home with you if you are the winner! Bidders need not be present to participate in the auction, but why not join us for some holiday season fun as you bid the night away?

To learn more, text 2025Pawction to 76278 or click HERE.

Online silent auction is live at 8:00am on December 3rd through 8:30pm on December 6, 2025. Good luck!

Want to partner with us? Sponsorships are available, contact development@wshs-dg.org

A Season of Thanks

This season of thanks, we are reflecting on gratitude for the compassionate community surrounding WSHS. Our lifesaving work is made possible by gifts of time, talent, and treasures from people who care. We are so thankful for everyone who supports our mission to help dogs and cats in need. From weekly volunteers to corporate volunteer projects, from monthly Paw Pal donors to pet supply drives, from educational partnerships to Sponsors and Grantors, community is truly the lifeblood of our organization.

Here are just a few of the things we are thankful for in the past month:

The Bolingbrook Promenade partnered with us for the Costume Pet Parade with all proceeds benefitting WSHS.

A group of WSHS Volunteers reorganized and cleaned out the event supplies in the storage unit.

Enabled Remodeler and the Face To Face Marketing Network featured Gordy as the Enabled Paws Dog of the Week, sponsoring his adoption fee in honor of Naperville Roofing & Construction.

For National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week, Board Member, Kim Sennerikuppam, hosted a free Recharge & Renew: Wellness Event with mindfulness and Reiki for WSHS volunteers and staff.

Quincy Station Apartments in Westmont hosted a Pet Donation Drive.

Support a great cause and throw your child a party they will always remember! Consider having a birthday party in the Humane Education room at the WSHS Adoption Center.