Pet events in the Chicago area

May 19 - Lilac Time Mutt Strut 5K and 1 mile walk (8 am)
Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard
Dogs are welcome to participate!
info - www.villageoflombard.org

May 20 - Harmony House for Cats, Chicago
25th Annual 10K Walk for the Cats (There's also a 10-block "mini" if 10K is too hard)
Registration 8:30 AM - Step-off 9 AM - Harmony House for Cats, 3809 N. Kedzie, Chicago
Afterward - Meet the Residents! This is the best part! Hang around, hug and play with the kitties! (This is the shelter from which I adopted Cassie :) )
info: www.hhforcats.org

June 2 - 61st Annual Pet Parade, LaGrange (9:30 AM)
info - www.lgpetparade.org or contact Great Events at 847-480-9500

I'd like to add the Anti-Cruelty Society Bark in the Park. I don't know if I can go but that is the shelter we adopted Niño from.
http://www.anticruelty.org/site/epage/45353_576.htm

One more...

Woofstock
Saturday, June 23
Lambs Farm - Libertyville (847-362-4636) lambsfarm.org
Pet Shop Lawn
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission is FREE!

Pet enthusiasts are sure to love this ALL NEW event dedicated to “man’s best friend.” Exciting activities take place throughout the day culminating in the Canine Couture Fashion Show. Visit with McGruff the crime dog and the Lake County K-9 Unit. Shop unique pet vendors and even make crafts with your pooch!

Lambs Farm is a place for developmentally disabled adults - they teach work and life skills -- they have a restaurant, petting area, mini golf, an on-site bakery and pet shop.