Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


Bark for Life/Meet & Greet
Sunday May 4th, 2014 1:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Evergreen Hollow Park-Effingham
Map: Exit 160 Effingham IL 62401
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Meet & Greet at Evergreen Hollow Park in Effingham. Please bring your family to meet and greet all of our available pets. We will be accepting applications and introducing our pets to loving families searching for their new addition. Most of the pets listed on our site will be available for viewing, and maybe a few new additions as well.


Adoption Meet & Greet
Saturday July 12th, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart-Champaign (217) 351-9244
Map: 2017 N Prospect Ave Champaign IL 61822
See all of the animals attending this event.

Adoption Meet & Greet at PetSmart, Champaign. Please bring your family to meet and greet all of our available pets. We will be accepting applications and introducing our pets to loving families searching for their new addition. Most of the pets listed on our site will be available for viewing, and maybe a few new additions as well.


Meet & Greet
Saturday August 23rd, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920
See all of the animals attending this event.

The Grand Re-Opening Event of Fetchers (formerly Petropics). Stop in to see the new store location and all it has to offer our community of pet lovers, while visiting a few of our adoptable pets. See our new setup at this location, where we look forward to monthly events and a great partnership with the owners and staff of Fetchers.


Garage Sale Fundraiser
Saturday September 13th, 2014 7:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Charleston County Market (217) 345-7031
Map: 1460 E St Charleston IL 61920




Meet & Greet
Saturday September 13th, 2014 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart-Mattoon (217) 234-7800
Map: Dettro Dr Mattoon IL 61938
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PetSmart's National Adoption Event Weekend!

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause.  




Meet & Greet Event
Saturday September 27th, 2014 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920
See all of the animals attending this event.

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause. 




1st Annual Silent Auction
Sunday October 5th, 2014 2:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Charleston VFW
Map: 1821 20th St Charleston IL 61920
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Meet & Greet Event
Saturday October 25th, 2014 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920
See all of the animals attending this event.

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause. 


Meet & Greet Event
Saturday November 15th, 2014 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart-Mattoon (217) 234-7800
Map: Dettro Dr Mattoon IL 61938
See all of the animals attending this event.

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause. 




Meet & Greet Event
Saturday November 22nd, 2014 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920
See all of the animals attending this event.

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause. 


Meet & Greet Event
Saturday December 27th, 2014 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920
See all of the animals attending this event.

Meet several of our adoptable pets, learn more about our non-profit organization, and visit with our amazing volunteers. 

 
If you're searching for a new furry addition to your family we encourage you to take this opportunity to meet our adoptables in person, chat with their foster families, and possibly welcome home a new addition in the days to follow (we do not complete adoptions on site). 
 
We look forward to meeting you and your family even if you are just stopping to show some love to our pets and our cause.  



Pictures with Santa
Saturday December 3rd, 2016 2:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920

Bring your furbaby in for a picture with Santa Claus! Santa pictures will be taken at Fetchers in front of a Holiday backdrop. You'll get all digital rights to your photo, which will be emailed to you within 48 hours. Come out and support Genesis for $10 and get an adorable Christmas picture for your furbaby!

Click here for more information

Pet Pictures with Santa
Sunday December 10th, 2017 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Fetchers (217) 348-1018
Map: 320 Sixth St Charleston IL 61920

Bring your furry friends to Fetcher's in Charleston for pictures with Santa! A $10 donation to help homeless pets gives you a digital version of your photo and a great holiday memory!

 We can't wait to see you and your furry family members there!