Highland Park Adoption Center Now Open
Highland Park, IL
847-780-4817
We are thrilled that the Orphans of the Storm Satellite store is now open and full of fun-loving animals. Located in the beautiful downtown area of Highland Park, the Orphans of the Storm store offers at any given time, five lovable dogs and four-seven purr-fect cats, each available for adoption. We’d love for you to stop by and sit a spell.
So that you can get to know your new best friend, our Highland Park location features a private meeting area where you can get to know the animals in a more intimate setting. There is also a quiet trail behind the store that is available for you to walk the dogs in an outdoor environment.
The Highland Park store is a very accessible and inviting environment for potential adopters. The selection of dogs and cats at this location all come from our Riverwoods shelter. All animals receive the same exceptional care, health screenings and attention that Orphans of the Storm is so well known for.
Cat Adoption Center
Now Open in Gurnee
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm
6675 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL
Adult cats that are fully vetted will be offered for adoption on weekends at this busy Gurnee Pet Supplies Plus. Since the cats are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered and microchipped, the adopter will be able to take their new pet home with them that very day. The selection at the Gurnee adoption center will be the same healthy, friendly and loving selection as is offered at the Riverwoods animal shelter.
As volunteers are trained, look for adoption days and hours to be expanded to full time.
Volunteers Needed: Orphans is currently looking for volunteers who are true cat lovers and who are interested in working hands on with the cats at the Gurnee store. These volunteers will be responsible for assisting with daily feeding, caring, cleaning and introducing the cats to potential adopters.
If you are a cat lover and interested in becoming involved with Orphans and our new cat adoption center, contact the shelter directly at 847-945-0235 and ask for Pam. This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference for the stray and abandoned cats of Lake County.
Pet Showcase & Gift Wrap at Northbrook Court
Extended hours during holidays
Gail Donahue Retiring after 28 years:
After a long and distinguished career as Administrator of the Shelter, spanning more than 28 years, Gail Donahue has decided to retire. Among her many contributions, Gail instituted the Tennessee transport program, and has overseen countless improvements to the Shelter and its operations. She has truly been the heart and soul of the Shelter.
The Shelter and its Board are grateful to Gail for her many years of dedicated service – to both the Shelter and the animals entrusted to its care. We wish Gail every happiness in her retirement.
The Von Feldts planned a day at Northbrook Court to have lunch and catch a movie. As they posted later on the Orphans Facebook page, “Lunch was good but we never saw the movie. Instead we adopted an amazing little yellow lab mix.”
Plans can change quickly when people unknowingly come across an Orphans of the Storm off-site adoption event. The Von Feldts ran home and returned with their black lab and his approval sealed the deal.
Visit our new cat wing
Adult cat room
Visitors are welcome spend time in our adult cat room. It may seem a bit overwhelming to step into a population of 150-200 adult cats, but they will make you feel at home. And how do you select just one cat to adopt? Well, you don’t, because at Orphans of the Storm, your cat will pick you.
Quiet meeting room
A recent addition to our cat wing is a private cat meeting room. Here, away from the general cat population, a family may spend quiet time becoming acquainted with a single cat or kitten that they may be considering for adoption.