At the Evanston Animal Shelter, we believe in compassion for all companion animals and the power of the human-animal bond. We endeavor to not only heal and care for the animals in our shelter and to find them forever homes, but to also serve the community with support programs that keep pets with their people.

The events of 2020 have shown us that companion animals are even more important than we ever imagined.  By supporting the Trot for Tails you can help us provide medical care and rehabilitation for the animals in our custody and help support programs that keep pets with the families who love them.

I don't know how I would have made it through this past year without my two dogs Pumpkin and Joey, who are shelter alum dogs.  One of the best parts of my job as the Executive Director of the shelter is seeing the joy our animals bring to adopters as they settle into their new homes, or the sense of relief someone has when they find out they don't have to relinquish their pet.   We are able to make those moments possible because of the support of people like you!

We're back in person for Trot for Tails 2021!

Join us for the 2-mile walk on June 26 at Centennial Park or participate virtually from wherever you are!

Here's how you can support your favorite animal shelter:

1. Register to participate or make a direct donation without registering. Click here for step-by-step registration instructions.
2. Create or join a team and set a fundraising goal.
3. Call, email, text, or pay a visit to your family and friends to ask for donations! Need help with the ask? Click here for talking points!
4. Walk with us on June 26 or walk/run/swim/roller skate from wherever you are!
5. Post photos of your walk on social media using the hashtag #TrotOn.

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