Events

Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. It helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem.

Call our Education Center at 309-672-2447 to register for upcoming Paws to Read programs or to find out how you and your dog can become a reading to dogs volunteer.

Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. It helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem.

Call our Education Center at 309-672-2447 to register for upcoming Paws to Read programs or to find out how you and your dog can become a reading to dogs volunteer.

Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. It helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem.

Call our Education Center at 309-672-2447 to register for upcoming Paws to Read programs or to find out how you and your dog can become a reading to dogs volunteer.

Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. It helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem.

Call our Education Center at 309-672-2447 to register for upcoming Paws to Read programs or to find out how you and your dog can become a reading to dogs volunteer.

Bark in the Park is the Peoria Humane Society's major fundraising event of the year.

It's all about bringing people who care about animals together in one huge effort to improve the lives of animals in our community! Although Bark in the Park is first and foremost a fundraiser...come and help us raise money and we will make sure you and your dog have a great time while you're there!

For more information and to register: click here.

Join in the summer time fun at the Peoria Humane Society's Story Time and learn about the wonderful world of animals with interactive stories and crafts for Pre-K through 3rd grade children. Adults are asked to accompany children attending story time. All of the stories offered at Animals Aloud! Story Time encourage young people to show kindness and respect to all living creatures. This year's theme: Remarkable Reptiles!

 

STORY TIMES ARE FREE, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED. Please call Kitty at 309-672-2447 to reserve your spot.

 

 

 

Come join our yoga session at Captivation Dance by Kaleigh in Morton on June 8th, 2019! Once again, adoptable kittens will be running around throughout the event. We ask for a $20 donation to attend a class. Children attending the Kiddy Kitten Yoga session will be $10 per child.

 

The yoga classes are taught by a registered instructor and are geared for any skill level. We ask that you bring your own mat and water bottle. If you have any questions, contact Brittany Barnes at bbarnes@peoriahs.org. Spots are limited so reserve yours today:

 

Kiddy Kitten Yoga (ages 4-9 with parent)  8:30 - 9:30 am Click here to sign up

All Ages Kitten Yoga 10:00 - 11:00am  Click here to sign up

 

 

The HUMANe Race is a 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk to benefit the Peoria Humane Society.  If you are an animal lover of fur, feathers, fins, or scales or you are simply looking for a fun way to be physically active, the HUMANe RACE is for you! The 5k race is a timed event, with awards for various age brackets and broken into both male and female competitors. For more information and to sign up, click here.

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs.  Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages.

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs.  Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages.

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs. Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. Established in 2005, the Paws to Read program helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem. Pre-registration is not required, but is apprecaited so the correct number of volunteers and their dogs can be present.

The American Red Cross and the Humane Society have developed a special course to teach animal lovers how to help their pets in an emergency. Participants will learn handy skills, including how to: Administer CPR and rescue breathing, relieve choking, make a pet First Aid kit, identify and care for common ailments and emergencies. The class is $40 to participate. To register call Kitty Yanko at 309-672-2447 or fill out the online form by clicking here.

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs.  Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages.

Come joing the Peoria Humane Society for a night of wine, whiskers, and fun! The event features wine tastings from several local organizations as well as food, live music, silent auction, and special four-legged guest....all to benefit PHS! Ticket sales are on now! Click here to get yours!

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs.  Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages.

The Peoria Humane Society is offering a reading to dogs program to benefit children and dogs. Paws to Read visits local schools and libraries promoting the benefits of reading for children of all ages. Established in 2005, the Paws to Read program helps children develop their literacy skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs. The children have fun petting a furry friend while improving their reading skills and boosting their self esteem. Pre-registration is not required, but is apprecaited so the correct number of volunteers and their dogs can be present.