Serving! Red Door Volleyball Team

Thanks to this great crew who represented Red Door at beach volleyball this summer. We know their serves were great and their animal-loving hearts were in the right place.

You're the best!

Whole Foods Dog Wash a Swimming Success!

Our dog wash at Whole Foods Evanston South on August 17th was a swimming success! The heat just made the dogs--most of them, anyway--enjoy the whole bath experience. There were also post-grooming instant photos and dog treats, too.
Thanks to all the volunteers and thanks, too, to Whole Foods Evanston South, 1111 Chicago, Evanston.

We Call Him Sir Charles--Adopt a Dog in Chicago

We call him Sir Charles because he's so dignified. And his personality is very regal--plus friendly and loyal. Charles's owner died, so he's looking for someone to love him. He gets along with other dogs and is very devoted to anyone who spends a little time with him.
Email us to hear more about Charles.

Friendo Finds a Friend!

It was a little while ago that we rescued Friendo, a bantam rooster running around someone's front yard. At the time, he had a bad respitory infection, but--thanks to Dr. Horton at Chicago Exotics--Friendo made a complete recovery! But finding a home for a rooster, no matter how small, isn't easy. That crowing can be pretty loud! However, we're happy to report that Friendo has now moved to Michigan, where he is living on a hobby farm. Former Red Door rooster Reymundo is there, too. But there is plenty of room for both of them.

Baby Bunnies Need Foster Homes!

Doting rabbit mother Jacqueline came to Red Door on June 6th, with her brood of two-hour-old babies. Now those babies are weaned and old enough to go to a foster home until they can be fixed and adopted. Do you have any room for a small bunny or two? We guarantee that Panda, Ling-Ling, Dominino, Kit, Shay, or Squiggy will make you smile for the brief time one or two of them stay with you. We have cages, litter boxes, etc., to loan to fosterers.

Oh, and just because a couple of the rabbits are Cubs fans, future foster homes don't have to be!

Doggone Mystery Writer David Rosenfelt Appears at The Book Cellar

6:00-9:00pm, Sept. 10th
Join David Rosenfelt, the popular Chicago author of six Andy Carpenter mysteries, including the recent hit "Play Dead," as he delivers his new novel: Don't Tell A Soul. Rosenfelt will read and sign his book at this evening's event. The Book Cellar is a regular supporter of Red Door, and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit our shelter. Rosenfelt is a Golden Retriever enthusiast, often using dogs as characters in his books.
The Book Cellar
4736 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

Dog Wash at Whole Foods

Scrub a Dub Dub, this dog wash will be fun--for you and your dog! Meet us and our team of dog washers in the parking lot of Whole Foods Evanston South, 1111 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Choose Quick Groom (brushing, two-minute massage, and a doggy wipedown) for $3.00 or a dog wash (shampoo in tub, rinse, towel dry) for $10. All proceeds benefit the animals at Red Door.

Bubbalicious!

Bubba, a favorite among Red Door staff and volunteers, was adopted this past weekend! His adopter said that he was already cuddling under the blankets and snuggling with her in bed. For this who know Bubba, this shouldn't be a big surprise! Best of luck to Bubba in his new home!

Star Spangled Benefit at Whole Foods

Come out to Whole Foods in Evanston on Thursday July 3rd to do all of your Fourth of July shopping. Whole Foods will be donating 5% of total sales for the day to Red Door. Whole Foods is located at 1111 Chicago Avenue in Evanston and is open from 8am-10pm.

Huey says "Mangia!" for the Red Door animals

On June 19th from 5pm to 10pm, come to Il Fiasco (5101 N. Clark St.) for a Red Door fundraiser. A percentage of sales that night will go towards helping the Red Door animals. There will also be a great raffle with fabulous prizes. Don't miss out!

Pets Are Forgotten Victims of Poor Economy

As the economy sinks, more and more pets are paying the price. Across the country, many animal shelters have seen a huge increase in abandoned pets due to mortgage foreclosures, lost jobs,and general downsizing. Here at Red Door, we, too, are finding more pets abandoned outside--cats and rabbits in boxes or shopping bags, dogs left wandering on their own. Red Door is currently experiencing an increase of 39% in abandoned animals and requests to take in cats, dogs and rabbits. Your tax refund or economic stimulus check will provide shelter, vet care, and food for Red Door cats, dogs, and rabbits--many of whom are victims of the currently dire economic situation. Please make a donation today.

Get Ready to Walk Your Tail Off!

Be sure to sign up for the 8th Annual Red Door Gimme Shelter walk for the animals. This is guaranteed to be a fantastic time for you and your pooch!

Sunday June 1st, 2008
Registration begins at 9am, walk starts at 10am.
Indian Boundry Park
2500 W. Lunt Ave
Chicago, IL

For further information on this fun event, and to pre-register, see the website at www.reddoorshelter.org.

See you there!

Adoptions in A-Ville

Red Door held an adoption event for some of our pups, kittens, and even a rabbit at White Attic in Andersonville. The event went out great, and Red Door received a lot of support. Even more importantly, most of the animals at the event were adopted as a result! Thanks to the Red Door Board, as well as volunteers to helped to make this day a success. Look out for Red Door to make a return to White Attic over the summer.

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!

Red Door dog Glory was adopted over the weekend! Her new adopters are looking forward to taking her for walks, and giving her all the love and attention she deserves.

Rose the rescue duck finds a home

Remember the party favor ducks? Days-old and passed out at a kid's party several months ago? Well, another "party favor" turned up recently. Rose had been living in an apartment since the party, but she grew up. Red Door took care of Rose--who was strongly imprinted on human beings-- for a week, then she moved to her home.

Here she is enjoying herself and learning to make friends with other ducks. We hear that Rose is now one of the girls--she's living happily with three other female ducks. Thanks to Heather Miller, who gave Rose a home, and to Illinois Duck Rescue.

Clooney Disapproves!

Clooney, adopted from Red Door, makes the Disapproving Rabbits web site! He disapproves of the whole thing, particularly that he is a "Clooney Eclipse." Read all about disapproving rabbits at http://www.disapprovingrabbits.com/2008/04/clooney.html

Adopt a Rabbit in Chicago Area

Your best friend could be a rabbit! Adopt one now from Red Door, the only no-kill shelter in the metro Chicago area that rescues and adopts out rabbits--plus cats and dogs!

www.reddoorshelter.org

Time's Running Out for Spring Raffle

Don't let this opportunity to rescue animals AND win prizes slip away! The Spring-to-Life Rescue Raffletends Tuesday, April 15th at 7 p.m. Drawing is at 7:30 p.m. You could win a Nintendo Wii gaming console, a case of wine, a portable DVD player, and many other great prizes.

Go to www.reddoorshelter.org and buy your tickets online. We'll fill out the stubs for you. Good luck!

One kitten, two kittens, three kittens!

The Chicago Cubs organization would be proud of the latest trio of kittens admitted to Red Door. Cubbie, Addison, and Wrigley are three kittens about 3-5 weeks of age transferred from Chicago Animal Care in Control. The three were found outside and were very dirty, smelly, and were fighting off an internal infection. The kittens are well on the way to recovery, and hopefully will be available for adoption sometime in May.

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, K-E-L-L-Y...Why?

Because Red Door knows a cute, well behaved dog seeking a new loving home when it sees one! Kelly is a year old Shih Tzu-Poodle mix who was taken in by Red Door after her owner decided she didn't have enough time for her. Kelly is very sweet, seeks attention and affection, and will soon be looking for a loving home. She's not fixed for vaccinated yet, but be on the look out at the Red Door website for her picture when she's ready for adoption!

Spring time means Spring-to-Life Raffle. Buy tickets at Jewel this weekend.

OK, it won't be this warm this coming weekend, but still it's supposed to be sunny and bright. Look for Red Door volunteers at the following Jewel stores, selling Spring-to-Life raffle tickets. Buy a ticket and get a chance at winning some fabulous prizes, including a Nintendo Wii game console, a case of French and California wine, a portable DVD player and more.

Every ticket you buy helps us spring into action and save more animals in need. That's a win/win situation!

Here is where we will be:
Saturday, April 5
10 am - 4 pm
Jewel, 1128 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Saturday, April 5
11 am - 3 pm
Jewel, 4250 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

Sunday, April 6
10 am - 4 pm
Jewel, 5516 N. Clark, Chicago

Sunday, April 6
10 am - 2 pm
Jewel, 3630 N.Southport, Chicago

We'll see you there!
P.S.: Isn't this koi pond great? It belongs to a Red Door volunteer.

Magnolia Finds a Home!

Magnolia came to us because her person had died. After that, she was neglected--stuck in a small cage outside. She came to Red Door grossly overweight and very depressed.

We kept her in an exercise pen in the office--she was the big white bunny, if you visited the shelter. Now she's happy in her new home, where she is showered with the love she deserves. Guess what? She's blossoming!

1st Easter bunny of 2008 arrives

Meet Avery--who is less than 4 weeks old and measures 8 inches long. She or he (it's too early to tell yet) is the first 2008 Easter bunny victim at Red Door. Thanks to an animal lover who saved Avery from her doorman, who had purchased Avery as a gift--a gift that wasn't wanted. Currently Avery is in a foster home, where this little Dutch has a lot of growing to do.

Talk about one picture being worth a thousand words: Here's why rabbits should not be sold for Easter.

Ramona officially adopted at Red Door

You might remember reading about a poor kitty that came to Red Door almost one year ago today. Her name was Ramona, and in her 5 years, she had been through alot...prone to kidney and urinary stones, shot with a BB gun, living in a household with a dog that made her stressed and miserable. After she came to Red Door she perked up, got healthy, relaxed, and became the ultimate (and we do mean ultimate!) lap cat. We're happy to say that Ramona has officially been adopted this week! She's fitting in wonderfully, and has no worries in her new loving home.

All The Love He Can Bear

Red Door resident senior feline Bear went to a loving home this week. Bear has rewarded his new home with Bear-hugs and finds things to be quite Bear-able. Here he is playing "Bear in a Blanket".

Red Door on Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Network

Read about Red Door on the Best Friends Network!

http://network.bestfriends.org/chicago/news/23694.html

Adopt a Dog in Chicago Area -- Meet Shelby!

Looking for a hug? Sweet little Shelby will give you one. She's quite accomplished at putting her front paws around your neck and giving you a hug. Shelby is 2-years-old, good on her leash, fine with cats, children and other dogs. She passed her temperament test with flying colors!

Shelby is looking for a loving home. Please consider adopting a dog from Red Door.

St. Catrick's Day Update

Last Saturday was St. Catrick's Day at Red Door--the day that all the Red Door cats are Irish. Any cat adopted went home with a catnip-filled shamrock; his or her new human companion received an Illinois Lottery Shamrock lottery. The lucky cats included: Grey; Lex; Grace, Biscotti, Forrester, and others.

Easter Bunnies -- The Right Way!

It's that time of year again. And once more, Red Door is getting the word out about not buying pet bunnies for Easter. Our ad--designed courtesy of board member Toni Greetis--has run in The Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Reader, Pioneer Press. It is also displayed in pet supply stores, libraries, and community centers in the metropolitan area.

Here's hoping it's a good year for rabbits.
Thanks to the Anti-Cruelty Society for their help in getting the word out.

Heading South - The Ducks Are Going Home

The five ducks who were given out as party favors at a kid's party have found a new home. Since being rescued by Red Door, these ducks have grown up from cute balls of yellow fuzz and now they will be moving to a wonderful home just south of Joliet. They'll have their own heated duck house, swimming pool, and a secure nighttime place to sleep. The Duck Road Trip is scheduled for Sunday.

These three have been fostered by Dr. Gia Gallegos--a huge thanks to her! The other two have been fostered by Kari Maclean--another huge thanks! Also, we want to thank Illinois Duck Rescue, Holly Richards (who helped us track down two of the party favor ducklings), Barb Manny for being the driver on the Duck Road Trip, and Animal 911 for all their help.

Gus Gets Adopted!

Gus found a home! And we're as excited as he is. Thanks to Barb Manny, who fostered him for several months until he found his forever home. And thanks, too, to Barb's 7 cats, who put up with Gus.

Gus's portrait by petraits.com

Dog Adoption Event at Sit! Feb. 9th

Come meet great Red Door dogs like Gus on Saturday, February 9th, at Sit! Boutique, 2316 W. Leland, Chicago [in the Lincoln Square neighborhood]. We'll be there from 12 - 3 p.m. Sit! offers quality pet food and toys.

Gus's portrait by www.petraits.com

Red Door on WYCC TV Sunday, Feb.10th

Don't miss the segment on Red Door on WYCC Channel 20 on Sunday, Feb. 10th. Listen up between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Adopt a Rabbit in February!

February is Adopt a Rabbit Month...so what better time!

As you can see, Phillip agrees, and he's ready for adoption! Come see the rest of the great bunnies at www.reddoorshelter.org.

We're Dancing with Joy -- The Contest is Over!

Well, it appears that in spite of a tremendous amount of support, Red Door didn't win the $50,000 challenge in the Network for Good contest.

But still, Courtney's jumping for joy -- and so are we. Approximately 200 people helped us raise over $4600! The animals couldn't be more thankful.

Adopt a Dog in Chicago Area -- Give Gus a Chance

You'll never meet a more lovable guy than Gus. He's just a big lug [56 pounds] of sweetness and friendliness. He's currently living in a foster home with 7 cats--so that should give you a good idea of Gus's easygoing nature. He is dog-friendly. Gus is 2 years old. If he looks a little more "aged" than that, it's because of his background. He was abandoned outside in a dog exercise pen. His owner just left him and his sister Missy [already adopted from Red Door] and vanished. Gus had to deal with no shelter, little food, lack of water, no relief from fly bites on his ears. So if he looks a little weatherbeaten, you know why.

But this neglect never touched his heart. He knows he's not the prettiest guy around, but is definitely one of the sweetest.

What's in Tandem with Tikki? Adopt a Cat in Chicago Area.

What is that sticking out of the middle of Tikki's back? It looks like little angel wings? Or tiny rabbit ears?

Nope! It's her kitten Tandem. Tikki and Tandem were found outside, fending for themselves. We're happy to provide them with a warm, safe place.

Adopt a Dog in Chicago Area - This Chocolate Lab Has Zero Calories!

Weatherby may have a very proper British-sounding name, but he's still just a happy chocolate lab looking for a home. He's house-trained, knows sit, loves people, is dog-friendly; he could benefit from some training on how to walk on a leash. And we know he'd love a yard or regular exercise!

Please consider adopting Weatherby. This is one helping of chocolate that's non-fat.

Don't Call Her "Chicken!" She Was Running Down Ridge Avenue.

Luckily, a driver saw poor Zsa Zsa running down Ridge Avenue, dodging cars. This person stopped, risked her own life to capture Zsa Zsa, and bring her to Red Door. This Japanese Bantam chicken is very sweet and really likes being around people. We have no idea how she got in the middle of a busy Chicago street--we're just glad we could help rescue her.

2007 -- That's a Wrap!

It was a good year for the animals at Red Door--if you doubt it, just check out Cadbury, who was transferred from ACC to RD. Here he's relaxing in his foster home, which lets him run the house. We're not sure that Cadbury's ever to be formally up for adoption--but many other wonderful animals are.

Please think of the cats, dogs, rabbits--and even a chicken!--when you or your friends are ready for an animal companion.