YAPPY HOUR 5

16 days ago

When

Sunday, September 21st 2025 at 15:00 US/Central

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us at our 5th Annual Yappy Hour!

CHIEF O’NEILL'S PUB & RESTAURANT, 3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Sit! Stay… with us and celebrate our life-SAYving work

Play with pooches!

Have a doggy? Bring it!

Shake hands with your fellow animal lovers

Wait for the raffle prizes

(Just don’t Leave it behind)

Bring your furry friends along for a dog-friendly evening filled with exciting raffles, adoptable pets and delicious drinks. Tickets are only $25, and every purchase supports SAYv and our efforts to rescue homeless cats and dogs in our community.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: tinyurl.com/YappyHour5

Tickets include a drink ticket AND a raffle ticket.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join fellow animal enthusiasts and contribute to a meaningful cause.

A major thanks to our sponsors who support this event every single year:

Qamar Group [Steve Davis]

Summit Funding Inc. [Team Merritt]

Matilda’s Doggie Dreamland

Please check back a couple of days before the event to see the confirmed list of SAYv animals that will be attending!

FAQ Did you know?

Animals Adoption Rescue Shelter Community

Where

3471 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

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Organizer

SAYv Animal Organization

SAYv Animal Organization is a startup animal welfare organization focused on supporting, creating and executing life-SAYving solutions for homeless animals.

FAQ

How can I support SAYv at Yappy Hour beyond buying a ticket?

Buy extra raffle tickets and donate at the event (cashless options may be available), bring needed supplies (see donation wish list), share adoptable pet profiles on your social media, sign up to foster or volunteer, become a monthly donor or corporate sponsor, and encourage friends to adopt or foster. Monetary donations and gift cards are especially flexible and helpful to the rescue.

I want to bring my dog — what should I do to make sure they're comfortable and safe?

Bring a sturdy leash and collar with current ID, waste bags, a collapsible water bowl, and any comfort items your dog prefers. Make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations, well-socialized, and comfortable around other dogs and crowds; if your dog shows stress, remove them promptly. Never leave your dog unattended and follow guidance from SAYv staff about interactions with adoptable animals.

How should I interact with adoptable animals to give them the best chance of finding a home?

Let volunteers introduce the animals and ask about each animal’s temperament and needs before interacting. Approach calmly, allow the animal to come to you, use a soft voice, and avoid sudden movements. Ask volunteers about the animal’s ideal home and application process, take photos (with permission), and share profiles with friends or on social media. If you’re interested, complete an adoption or foster inquiry at the event so staff can follow up.

What items are most helpful to bring as donations, and how do I deliver them at the event?

High-need items typically include unopened dry dog and cat food, new leashes/collars/harnesses, clean blankets/towels, durable toys, and gift cards to pet supply stores or vets. Bring items to the donation table or designated drop-off at the event; organizers can usually provide a receipt for tax-deductible donations—ask the SAYv team at the check-in or donation table.

Are there weather or safety precautions I should plan for?

Check the forecast before you come. For warm weather bring extra water, collapsible bowls, shade or a small umbrella, and avoid walking pets on hot pavement. For cooler or rainy weather bring blankets and weather-appropriate gear. Watch pets for signs of heat or stress, keep dogs leashed, and follow event staff instructions to ensure a safe, comfortable evening for animals and people.

Did you know?

Each year an estimated 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters — adopting even one pet directly saves a life and frees space for another animal in need.

https://www.aspca.org/animal-homelessness/shelter-intakes-surrender

Fostering gives homeless pets time to heal, socialize, and find permanent homes; foster networks let shelters rescue and rehabilitate many more animals than shelter space alone would allow.

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-foster-pets-shelter

Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters and is one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of animals entering shelters.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter

Spending time with animals and volunteering at shelters is linked with lower stress, reduced loneliness, and improved mood—so helping shelter pets is good for both animals and people.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/pet-care/art-20044815

Even small donations fund vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and emergency medical care that make more animals healthy and adoptable—small gifts multiply into more lives saved.

https://www.petsmartcharities.org/about-us/how-donations-help

Microchipping significantly increases the chances a lost pet will be reunited with its owner—an inexpensive, high‑impact step that helps keep animals out of shelters.

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/microchipping-your-pet