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

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Number of Events
34
Attendees
6
Supporters
27
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Event Attendance
29
Supporters
93
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23
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Supporters
61
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Plainfield, IL, USA
Recent & Upcoming Events
KITTIES, CANINES + CRUISERS: MOTORCYCLE RESCUE RALLY
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Sunday, May 31st 2026 at 13:00 US/Central

Kitties, Canines and Cruisers - Motorcycle Rescue Rally Join us for a one-of-a-kind day bringing together animal rescue, community, and (if you’re into riding!) motorcycles — all for a shared mission. SAYv Animal Organization is proud to be part of Kitties, Canines and Cruisers! There are two parts to this event: A motorcycle fundraising ride (details below) A community fair (no motorcycle required!) Adoption and Community Fair (OPEN TO ALL) The Forge: Lemont Quarries Sunday, May 31 1:00pm–5:00pm 20+ rescues with adoptable animals Food, vendors, and entertainment Raffles, prizes, and family-friendly activities FREE admission — no ticket or motorcycle required Come meet adoptable animals, support SAYv (and many other rescues and shelters!), and be part of a day focused on saving lives. Our shared goal? 100 adoptions in one day. Want to get involved as a rider? The day also includes a Motorcycle Rescue Rally earlier in the morning for those who are looking to make an even bigger impact for animal welfare organizations across the region.  Starts at Chicago Harley-Davidson – Villa Park 9:00am–10:00am Check-in 10:00am Ride begins (ends around 1pm) This is a choose-your-own-adventure rally ride where participants visit stops and can fundraise directly for SAYv. If you’re a motorcycle rider and are interested in fundraising on behalf of SAYv, learn more about riding: stsff-kcc.org Whether you come to adopt, support, or ride — you’re part of the mission. Find more info: stsff-kcc.org See the Facebook event landing page HERE See SAYv adoptable animals: sayvanimals.org/adopt Invite your friends — the more people who show up, the more lives we can change. See you there! This event is sponsored by Petco Love and Chicago Harley Davidson

Batavia Volunteer Fair
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Tuesday, April 28th 2026 at 14:00 US/Central

SAYv Animal Organization is excited to be attending the Batavia Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce at the Batavia Public Library. Stop by our booth to learn how you can make a life-saving difference for homeless dogs and cats in your community. For this event, we are hoping to find: 🐾 PetSmart Geneva volunteers – Help care for adoptable cats, assist with adoptions, and represent SAYv at our PetSmart adoption center. Learn more here: sayvanimals.org/volunteer 🏡 Foster pet parents – Open your home temporarily to kittens, moms with babies, or cats needing a safe place before adoption. Learn more here: sayvanimals.org/foster Whether you have a few hours a month or want to foster, there’s a place for everyone at SAYv. Stop by our booth to: Meet SAYv volunteers Learn about fostering Ask questions about PetSmart Geneva shifts Sign up to get involved Help us save more lives Together, we can give more cats the second chance they deserve. 💛

NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK - ADOPTION EVENT
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Saturday, March 28th 2026 at 11:00 US/Central

Join us for an adoption event in honor of PetSmart National Adoption Week We’re excited to be part of PetSmart National Adoption Week this March, and we’d love for you to join us! One year is too long to wait. Any animal who has been in our care for over a year will be 50% off their adoption fee during the week (March 23 - 29). Help us give our long-time residents the fresh start they deserve. Come meet some of our adorable adoptable cats who are looking for loving homes! Our team will be on-site to introduce you to these amazing animals, answer questions about adoption, and help you find the perfect match for your family. We may also have a few adoptable dogs stopping by to meet potential adopters, so you never know who you might fall in love with. Adopting a pet is life-changing—for both you and them. Every adoption helps create space for us to rescue more animals in need. What to expect: Meet adoptable cats (and possibly dogs!) Talk with our volunteers about adoption Learn more about fostering and getting involved Find your new best friend Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to see you there! Give a homeless pet the happily-ever-after they deserve. We will update this event with the list of attending animals a couple of days before the event, so please check back here! You can also email info@sayvanimals.org to ask about specific animals. During PetSmart National Adoption Week (March 23-29), adoption fees are 50% off for animals that have been in our care for one year or more. Learn more here: sayvanimals.org/worththewait

SAYv 2026 SUPER BOWL LX SQUARES - Virtual Fundraiser
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Sunday, February 8th 2026 at 12:40 US/Central

Play the game. Win cash. SAYv lives.   Join the excitement of the Super Bowl while making a meaningful impact for homeless animals! SAYv Animal Rescue is hosting our annual Super Bowl Squares fundraiser, giving supporters the chance to win cash prizes while helping animals in our care receive critical medical treatment.   Whether you’re a football fan or just in it for the fun, this is an easy way to participate and support a great cause.   Purchase your square(s) here: https://go.rallyup.com/sayvsuperbowl2026   Facebook fundraising event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PRQiTvgMv/   WHY PARTICIPATE? Every square purchased helps cover medical care for homeless animals, including emergency treatment, surgeries, medications, and recovery support. Win or lose — animals win. IMPORTANT DATES Squares on sale: January 20, 2026 Sales close: Once all 100 squares are sold or by 12:00pm on 2.7.2026 Super Bowl Sunday: February 8, 2026 (winners announced and contacted after the game or 2.9.2026)   FUNDRAISER OVERVIEW  Only 100 squares available $20 per square You may purchase one or multiple squares Total cash prizes total: $1,000 You can win multiple times   Prize breakdown > End of 1st Quarter: $200 > End of 2nd Quarter: $200 > End of 3rd Quarter: $200 > Final score winner: $400   HOW IT WORKS No football knowledge required! Purchase a numbered square (or multiple squares) for $20 each. Your name will appear on the game board once your purchase is complete (game board to be updated in the Facebook event and on RallyUp). After all 100 squares are sold and the final two Super Bowl teams are known: Team names and axis numbers (0–9) will be randomly assigned to the board. At the end of each quarter, the last digit of each team’s score is used to determine the winning square. Tip: If purchasing multiple squares, try choosing numbers that are far apart (for example, Square 17 and Square 89) to increase the variety of possible score combinations.   HOW TO WIN If the numbers on your square match the last digits of the score at the end of a quarter — you win! > Winners will be contacted directly to arrange payment. > Winners will also be congratulated publicly in the Facebook fundraising event. > Prize distribution will be coordinated by end of day on Super Bowl Sunday or the next day (2.9.2026).  You may win more than once during the game!   WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly toward helping homeless animals SAYv, with a focus on: > Emergency medical care > Surgeries and diagnostics > Medications and recovery support Your participation directly helps save lives and give animals a second chance.   Don’t miss out! Squares are limited and tend to sell quickly. Grab yours early, enjoy the Super Bowl, and know that your support is making a real difference.   Purchase your square(s) today: https://go.rallyup.com/sayvsuperbowl2026   Thank you for supporting SAYv and the animals who depend on us! 🐾

SAYv Clinic
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Sunday, January 11th 2026 at 09:00 US/Central

FREE pet vaccine and microchip clinic! Join us at the SAYv Clinic – a free vaccine and microchip clinic for Cook County pet families, serving up to 100 cats and dogs.   This clinic is first-come, first-served, and numbers will begin being handed out at 8:30am (there is no form to fill out in advance)

SAYv ADOPTION HOURS
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Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 11:00 US/Central

Join us for recurring adoption hours - same day adoptions available! Please join us at PetSmart Geneva for cat adoption hours MOST Sundays from 11am - 2pm What’s the process? 1) You come in and meet adoptable cats and kittens 2) Once you decide that you’d like to adopt a kitty, you’ll submit an application (which you can do from your phone) – sayvanimals.org/adopt 3) SAYv team members will approve your application on-site 4) You can take your new family member(s) home! NOTE: Kittens that are not fully vetted will be “foster to adopt” and you will need to provide proof that resident pets are up-to-date on vaccines and spay/neutered. For fully vetted cats, we expect resident pets to be up-to-date on vaccines and spay/neutered. Please see other adoption requirements here: sayvanimals.org/adoptioninfo. These recurring events are thanks to PetSmart Charities and an amazing grant that SAYv received to increase adoptions in 2025.

KRISER'S NATURAL PET POP-UP ADOPTION EVENT
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Sunday, October 5th 2025 at 11:00 US/Central

ABOUT THE EVENT Come and meet our oh-so-sweet adoptable cats and (sometimes) dogs! Event details Sundays - October 5, 2025 + November 2, 2025 + December 7, 2025 from 11:00am - 2:00pm  Kriser's Natural Pet - 2055 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Get pre-approved to adopt by applying for a cat or dog friend now and take your new pet home directly from the event. See all available animals here and submit an application here: sayvanimals.org/adopt

YAPPY HOUR 5
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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!

SAYv ADOPTION HOURS
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Sunday, September 14th 2025 at 11:00 US/Central

Join us for recurring adoption hours - same day adoptions available! Please join us at PetSmart Geneva for cat adoption hours MOST Sundays from 11am - 2pm What’s the process? 1) You come in and meet adoptable cats and kittens 2) Once you decide that you’d like to adopt a kitty, you’ll submit an application (which you can do from your phone) – sayvanimals.org/adopt 3) SAYv team members will approve your application on-site 4) You can take your new family member(s) home! NOTE: Kittens that are not fully vetted will be “foster to adopt” and you will need to provide proof that resident pets are up-to-date on vaccines and spay/neutered. For fully vetted cats, we expect resident pets to be up-to-date on vaccines and spay/neutered. Please see other adoption requirements here: sayvanimals.org/adoptioninfo. These recurring events are thanks to PetSmart Charities and an amazing grant that SAYv received to increase adoptions in 2025.

IRS Financial Data
Summary: SAYv Animal Organization's finances show resilience and improvement: after revenues dipped from $223,808 in 2022 to $171,215 in 2023 and expenses slightly exceeded revenue that year, the organization rebounded in 2024 with revenue of $213,693 and significantly lower expenses of $153,354, producing an operating surplus of $60,339. Assets rose to $66,540 in 2024 (from $6,201 in 2023 and $12,846 in 2022) and liabilities remain zero, indicating a strong, clean balance sheet and improved financial stability.
Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/api/
IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract (EO BMF): https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf
IRS Annual Extract of Tax-Exempt Organization Financial Data: https://www.irs.gov/uac/soi-tax-stats-annual-extract-of-tax-exempt-organization-financial-data
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