Events - Paws for a Cause Vet Care

Giving DuPage Days - Early Giving Starts Now!

Giving DuPage Days is a community-wide fundraising event supporting local nonprofits, and your gift helps Paws for a Cause Vet Care provide affordable, lifesaving care to pets in need.

Paws for a Cause Vet Care Annual Events

We invite you to join us to participate in any of the fundraising events listed below. With each event, we’re building momentum to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of animals in need, and we can’t wait to see the community rally behind this important mission.

2026 Events

Giving DuPage Days - Friday, May 1

Join Paws for a Cause Vet Care for Giving DuPage Days on Friday, May 1!

This powerful day of local generosity supports our mission to provide veterinary care to pets in need. Your donation on Giving DuPage Days helps keep families together and ensures every pet has access to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care right here in our community.

Early giving begins Friday, April 17.

Tails on the Trails - Sunday, May 3

The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days! These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Arboretum.

During Tails on the Trails events, in addition to the Arboretum’s trails, guests can explore a special pet expo featuring dog-oriented shopping from vendors representing local businesses and organizations. Guests can buy pet-friendly toys and equipment and learn about opportunities to adopt dogs or volunteer at local animal shelters.

Hundred X - TBA

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Ales for Tails - TBA

More information to be announced in summer, 2026!

"Pawction" Silent Auction - TBA

Bid on unique items and experiences to help us raise critical funds that directly support saving countless animal lives.