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April 11 is National Pet Day

Share photos of your pet and learn about where to adopt an animal in the Deerfield, Highland Park and Lake Forest area.

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Thursday, April 11 marks National Pet Day—a day to celebrate the happiness that animals can bring as a part of the family.

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National Pet Day was founded by Colleen Paige to not only appreciate our four-legged friends, but to create awareness about the thousands of animals waiting for forever homes in shelters across the country.

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If you are interested in adopting a pet, contact one of the area animal shelters:

Orphans of The Storm (Riverwoods)

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Tails of Hope (Highland Park)

Heartland Animal Shelter (Northbrook)

Save-A-Pet (Grayslake)

Animal Education & Rescue (Humane Society, Libertyville)

If you know of other nearby rescue organizations or shelters, please let us know in the comments section.

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