2026 Paws & Purrs
It’s raining cats & Dogs Join us on April 5th for Paws and Purrs Petacular, a fun filled evening with 300 animal lovers! Dinner, a silent and live auction all Supporting your favorite rescue!
Tickets go on sale in mid February and are limited!
Vaccine Clinic
KCHF’s FIRST VACCINE CLINIC Tuesday, March 10 12pm – 6pm
at Sunrise Center Animal Rescue 3306 Waldron Road, Kankakee, IL
A non- refundable deposit of the $30 exam fee will be due at the time of booking.
KCHF will also be looking for volunteer or relief veterinarians, volunteer or relief vet techs and other volunteers to facilitate these upcoming clinics. If you are interested in helping or know of a vet willing to help us, please send us a DM! Days and hours can be flexible!
This partnership means more access to care, more capacity to rescue, and more animals getting the second chance they deserve.
We are so excited for this adventure and cannot wait to help even more animals in our community.
Rescue Love Donut Run
❤️🍩🐾Rescue LOVE Donut Run 🐾🍩❤️
We’ve gathered up Cupids Rescue Canines from KCHF to deliver the very best donuts in the county, thanks to our friends at Cakes & Goodies.
This Valentine’s Day morning, one of our long term adoptable dogs will come to your home or business to make a very special delivery to drop off 6 scrumptious donuts for a $30 donation!
Deliveries are limited and will take place 2/14/26 starting at 7:30a (only within Kankakee County!)
Gift your sweetie with delicious donuts and a visit from one of our long term adoptable canine friend to help support our sweetpaws awaiting their forever homes.
Sign up on our website to secure your spot by 2/8/26!
Holiday Open House
For this holiday season we are offering a Wednesday open house from 12PM - 3pm. Stop by meet our adoptable animals, bring a donation, or buy a raffle ticket to win a Vizio Limited Edition 75" 4K Smart TV! Bring a family member or friend to learn more about volunteering or fostering with KCHF.
Unable to attend the open house send us a message to learn more about purchasing a raffle ticket online! * you do not need to be present to win the raffle*
K3chf.org/adoptionapplication to be pre approved to bring a pet home on the 17th.
Village of Bradley's Wag-O-Ween
We will be attending the Village of Bradley’s Wag-O-Ween event on Oct. 4th! Stop by our booth for some Trick or Treating or find us and some of our volunteers trick or treating with some of our adoptable dogs!
Stay tuned to facebook for more details
Adoption Event: Farmers Market
Get pre-approved to bring home a dog by filling out an application today!
I'll Be Doggone: Bark & Benefit
Shop with a Purpose!! Help support us (KCHF) by shopping at I’ll Be Doggone and mentioning KCHF at checkout to have 10% of your purchased donated to us!
I’ll Be Doggone is celebrating 20 years and donating back to the community with a day full of fun! They’ll have sales on great products, raffle prizes, split the pot, a food truck and music, as well as local K9 Officer & Nosework demos to watch!
We’re in competition with other local rescues! If we have the most supporters mention us at checkout, we will also win the funds raised from the raffle prizes!
PLEASE HELP US WIN!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Riverside Arf with a Heart
Grab your leash and your favorite furry friend and join us for Arf for Heart, a fun-filled dog walk benefiting heart care at Riverside Healthcare.
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, in support of someone currently receiving care, or just to show your love for the cause, your steps help strengthen hearts in our community.
Heart-Healthy Dog Walk: Lace up your sneakers and leash up your dogs as we embark on a heart-pumping walk around the Riverside Bourbonnais Campus. Walking is a fantastic way to promote cardiovascular health for both humans and dogs. Don't have a dog? No worries! You can still join the walk and enjoy the company of other dog enthusiasts.
Educational Booths: Learn more about heart health, nutrition, and exercise at our informative booths. Experts will be available to provide valuable insights on maintaining a healthy heart through proper diet and lifestyle choices.
Photo Booth: Capture the precious moments with your dog at our themed photo booth. Take home memories that warm your heart.
Food Trucks: Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Pre-registration is preferred but not required.
Find more information and register here.