Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter

From the Orphans of the Storm website:  At Orphans of the Storm, we take responsibility for each and every dog and cat who reaches our doors, compassionately sheltering them with the highest standard of care. Guided by our commitment to promote adoption, and humane treatment, reduce pet overpopulation and to keep people and pets together, we aim to create a more compassionate community.

Orphans of the Storm is conveniently nestled between the North Shore communities of Deerfield and Buffalo Grove on nine acres, just 1.5 miles off I-94. The buildings include three dog wings with outdoor access, cat housing, office space, and a small clinic. Outdoor facilities include numerous kennel runs, dog meet-and-greet spaces, the Jim Farmer Memorial Dog Enrichment Park, and a seven acre wooded nature trail. It is a beacon of hope for homeless cats and dogs in Northeastern Illinois and beyond and has found loving homes for over 150,000 dogs and cats.

Judy Kotsiopoulos is a Lake Forest resident and the Community Engagement Coordinator for Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter. Judy has volunteered with Orphans of the Storm for over 20 years and last year took a part time position with them to engage with the community.  She holds off site adoption events, visit corporations and small businesses and joins various group meetings like today with Rotary, to spread the good news of the animal shelter. She also organizes fundraising events, like an upcoming golf outing in September.

Host: Julie Halperin