Critters Pet Shop of South Elgin

Paws and Petals Adoption Sunday
2026-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL, United States
🌼 Sunday, March 22
Paws and Petals Adoption Sunday
Spring vibes are officially here, and our adoption room is full of cuddly companions ready to grow into your heart. 🌼
Stop by 11 AM to 1 PM and meet cats and kittens hoping to trade shelter life for sunny windowsills and cozy naps at home.
Fresh season. Fresh start. Forever love.

Spring Into Love Adoption Day
2026-03-15 11:00 - 13:00
🌷 Sunday, March 15
Spring Into Love Adoption Day
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining a little brighter, and love is definitely in the air. 🌞
Join us from 11 AM to 1 PM for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet cats ready to bloom in their forever homes. From shy sweethearts to playful explorers, there’s someone waiting just for you.
Spring is the perfect time for a new beginning.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic at Critters Pet Shop!
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic at Critters Pet Shop!
Critters Pet Shop is teaming up with the amazing SNIP Society Spay Neuter Illinois Pets to help you keep your pets healthy, protected, and ready for all of life’s tail-wagging adventures.
Vaccines protect against serious and often fatal diseases like rabies, distemper, parvo, and more. Even indoor pets benefit, since germs are sneaky hitchhikers that can travel on shoes, clothing, and visitors.
March 15th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd, South Elgin
Appointments are required. Scan the QR code on the flyer and select “March 15 – Critters Pet Shop” to reserve your spot.

Lucky Paws Adoption Day
2026-03-08 11:00 - 13:00
🍀 Sunday, March 8
Lucky Paws Adoption Day
Feeling lucky? You just might meet your new best friend. 🍀
Stop by 11 AM to 1 PM for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet affectionate felines ready to bring good fortune, cozy cuddles, and a little extra magic into your life.
The luck of the whiskers could be on your side.

March Meowness Kickoff
2026-03-01 11:00 - 13:00
🌸 Sunday, March 1
March Meowness Kickoff
Out with the winter blues, in with the whiskers! March is here, and we’re starting it the best way we know how — with Cat Adoption Sunday.
Join us from 11 AM to 1 PM and meet sweet cats and kittens ready to begin spring in a forever home. Whether you’re looking for playful energy or cozy couch vibes, we’ll help you find your perfect match.
Let the March Meowness begin. 😻

Furever Friends February Finale
2026-02-22 11:00
End February on a high note by giving a cat a second chance at a loving home. Our final Cat Adoption Sunday of the month is all about new beginnings, cozy homes, and lifelong bonds. Come meet our adoptable cats and see who’s ready to become your newest family member.
🐾 Sunday, February 22, 2026
📍 Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL👜 Please bring a carrier + valid ID

Love Is Still in the Air Adoption Day
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:00
Valentine’s Day may be over, but the love continues! Join us for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet cats and kittens still waiting for their special someone. If you’re ready to turn February into a month of lifelong companionship, today is the perfect day to adopt.
😻 Sunday, February 15, 2026
📍 Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL👜 Please bring a carrier + valid ID

Pre-Valentine’s Purrs Adoption Event
2026-02-08 11:00 - 13:00
Looking for a Valentine that never forgets you? 😻Stop by for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet affectionate cats hoping to steal your heart. From gentle snugglers to curious explorers, these kitties are ready to become your forever Valentine.
💕 Sunday, February 8, 2026
📍 Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL👜 Please bring a carrier + valid ID

Furry February Kickoff: Find Your New Best Friend
2026-02-01 11:00 - 13:00
Start the month with purrs, whiskers, and warm hearts! Join us for our first Cat Adoption Sunday of February and meet sweet cats and kittens ready to find their forever homes. Whether you’re hoping for a playful companion or a calm lap cat, our team will help match you with the perfect feline friend.
❤️ Sunday, February 1, 2026Every Sunday • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL👜 Please bring a carrier + valid ID

Warm Hearts Adoption Sunday
2026-01-25 11:00 - 13:00
❤️🐾 Warm Hearts Adoption Sunday!January may be chilly, but our adoption room is full of warmth, whiskers, and love. Stop by 11 AM – 1 PM and meet cats ready to fill your home with comfort and companionship.

Snow Day Snuggle Squad
2026-01-18 11:00 - 13:00
Snow days are better with cats. Period.Join us today from 11 AM – 1 PM to meet cats and kittens who specialize in naps, purrs, and making winter way more fun.

Winter Whiskers Adoption Day
2026-01-11 11:00 - 13:00
Cold outside, cozy inside, the perfect time to add a purring lap warmer to your life. Stop by 11 AM – 1 PM and meet affectionate cats who are ready to trade shelter life for soft blankets and warm hearts. 😻

New Year, New Meow Adoption Day
2026-01-04 11:00 - 13:00
🎉😻 New Year, New Meow!Kick off 2026 with a brand-new best friend! Join us today from 11 AM – 1 PM to meet sweet cats and kittens ready to start the year in a forever home.
Whether your resolution is more joy, more cuddles, or fewer quiet nights — adopting a cat checks all the boxes. 🧡🐾

New Year, New Meow
2025-12-28 11:00 - 14:00
🎆😻 New Year, New Meow Adoption Event!
Start the new year with a new co-pilot. ✨Swing by today from 11 AM – 1 PM and meet adoptable cats who are 100% on board with your 2026 goals: more cozy nights in, more laughs, more love.
It’s the last Cat Adoption Sunday of the year — the perfect time to let a whiskered friend walk into your story before the calendar flips.
📍 Critters Pet Shop – South Elgin👜 Bring a carrier + valid ID
End the year with a “Gotcha Day” you’ll remember forever. 💫

🪄🐾 Sugar Glider Showcase with Adrianna — Hands-On Meet & Learn! 🐾🪄
2025-12-27 11:00 - 14:00
Ever wondered what it’s like to own a sugar glider? Now’s your chance to get up close with these tiny, big-eyed, pocket-size pets!
📅 Saturday, December 27th 2025
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Critters Pet Shop – South Elgin
✨ What’s Happening:
🖐️ Meet & greet with real sugar gliders (yes, you can pet them — with supervision!)
🎓 Mini care class: diet, bonding, housing, vet needs & what new owners must know
📝 Adoption applications available for those ready to take the next step
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids welcome (with guardian)
🧼 Sanitizing stations & care sheets provided
💡 Perfect for curious animal lovers, future exotic pet owners, or anyone who just wants to say “OMG look how cute!”
Come with questions, leave with knowledge (and maybe a future glider bestie). 🩷🐾
See you at Critters!

🐱 Sunday, December 21 – “Home for the Holidays”
2025-12-21 11:00 - 14:00
🏠✨ Home for the Holidays Adoption Day!
If you’ve ever dreamed of a cozy winter afternoon with a cat snoring softly next to you… today’s the day to make it real. ❄️💤Join us 11 AM – 1 PM for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet incredible rescue cats hoping to spend this season (and many more) in a real home instead of a kennel.
Whether you’re a first-time cat parent or a seasoned pro, we’ll help you with food, litter, and “first week” tips so you feel confident bringing your new family member home.
📍 Critters Pet Shop – South Elgin

Merry Meowmas Matchmaking
2025-12-14 10:00 - 13:00
🎄😺 Merry Meowmas Matchmaking!
Santa Paws is definitely on his way… but you don’t have to wait to meet your new best friend. 🎅🐾Stop in today between 11 AM – 1 PM for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet cats and kittens ready to curl up under your tree (or, let’s be honest… climb it).
Tell us about your home and routine, and we’ll help you find the purr-sonality that fits just right.
📍 Critters Pet Shop – South Elgin👜 Carrier + valid ID needed

Holiday Hearts & Warm Purrs
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00
🐱 Sunday, December 7 – “Holiday Hearts & Warm Purrs”
😻❄️ Holiday Hearts & Warm Purrs Adoption Day!
The best way to warm up a chilly December day? A purring cat in your lap. 💛Join us today from 11 AM – 1 PM for Cat Adoption Sunday and meet a bunch of whiskered cuties who are so ready to decorate your couch with fur.
Looking for a movie-night snuggler, a window-watching bird counter, or a playful elf in fur? We’ve got a match for every holiday vibe.
📍 Critters Pet Shop – South Elgin👜 Bring: a carrier + valid ID

Black “Furday” Celebration
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:00
Give overlooked beauties the spotlight, especially our sleek black cats! They’re loyal, loving, photogenic…and ready to rule your home like a true panther. Snap a “Black Furday” pic before you head home! 🖤📸

Friendsgiving Felines
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00
Forget the side dishes, we’re serving up purrs! Meet cats who are ready to join your table (or politely observe from a comfy chair). Get guidance on keeping curious kitties safe around Thanksgiving food & décor 🍗🍁

Thankful Hearts Adoption Day
2025-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
We’re celebrating gratitude — especially for second chances! Bond with sweet cats whose biggest wish is a place at the heart of your home. Ask our counselors for tips to help new cats settle in before the holiday hustle.

🐾 Sugar Glider Showcase with Adrianna — Hands-On Meet & Learn!
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00
🪄🐾 Sugar Glider Showcase with Adrianna — Hands-On Meet & Learn!
When: Saturday, November 15th • 11 am-2 pm
Where: Critters Pet Shop, 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin
We’re teaming up with Adrianna, an experienced sugar glider breeder, for a special in-store event! Come meet a few of her friendly sugar gliders, learn what life with these pocket-size marsupials is really like, and get answers to all your care questions.
What’s happening

🖐️ Gentle meet-and-greets: supervised chances to pet and (as temperament allows) hold a glider

🎓 Mini class with Adrianna: housing & enrichment, diet basics, bonding & social needs (why pairs matter), nocturnal routines, vet care, and long-term commitment

📝 Applications available on site for guests who feel ready to take the next step toward a responsible, loving home

Good to know

For the animals’ comfort, handling is limited and supervised; short sessions, frequent breaks

Kids welcome with a parent/guardian

We’ll have hand-sanitizer stations and care checklists to take home

Please confirm local regulations and household readiness before applying

Come curious, leave confident, whether you’re here to learn or to start your sugar-glider journey the right way. See you at Critters!

Heroes & Housecats Adoption Event
2025-11-09 11:00 - 13:00
Honor the courage in our community by giving a loving home to a rescue hero. We’ll help match personalities based on lifestyle and energy—because everyone deserves a loyal companion by their side. 🇺🇸

Cozy Companions Kickoff
2025-11-02 11:00 - 13:00
Sweater season = snuggle season. Meet a lineup of affectionate felines who would love to keep your lap warm during movie marathons and early sunsets. Let’s find the match that fits your fall vibe!

Meow-loween Matchmaking
2025-10-26 11:00 - 13:00
Spooky-season snuggles without the scares. Bust the myths about black cats, meet confident house-panthers and friendly fall felines, and get trick-or-treat night safety tips (doorway management, safe rooms, ID check). Costumes welcome for photos, pet-safe and stress-free, please!

Senior Sunday & Quiet Companions
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:00
Prefer calm company and soft head-boops? Today we spotlight seniors and naturally laid-back adults who adore peaceful households. We’ll chat grooming shortcuts, joint-friendly setups (low litter boxes, ramps), and how to keep older cats hydrated and comfy.

Pumpkin Spice & Purrs
2025-10-12 11:00 - 13:00
Autumn vibes meet whiskered welcomes. Snap a pic in our harvest-themed nook, then settle in for unhurried meet-and-greets with affectionate lap cats and playful pouncers. Multi-pet home? Ask us for our easy slow-introduction guide to keep the peace from day one.

Fall for a Feline Kickoff
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:00
Crisp leaves, cozy blankets, and a brand-new cuddle buddy. Meet kittens, teens, and mellow adults in our calm lounge. Tell us about your routine and home setup, we’ll match you with a personality that fits. Bring: carrier + valid ID. On-site help: first-week food, litter, and slow-intro tips.

Meet & Squeak: Guinea Pig Adoption Day
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00
When: Saturday, October 4 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMWhere: Critters Pet Shop & Rescue – 582 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL
Bring home the cutest squeaks of fall! Our small-pet lounge is set for calm, hands-on meet-and-greets and quick care coaching.
Adoption Bundles

Solo Superstar — $100Includes: guinea pig + starter enclosure + hay & food + 1 hide house

Bonded Pair — $130Includes: 2 guinea pigs + starter enclosure + hay & food + 2 hide houses

Why a pair? Guinea pigs are social herd animals—bonded buddies keep each other happy and confident.

What to Expect

Gentle handling with staff guidance

Feeding, nail-trim, and habitat tips you can use day one

Help choosing the right bedding, vitamin-C foods, and enrichment

What to Bring

Valid ID

Carrier (we have options if you need one)

Walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Come hear the squeaks, feel the fluff, and leave with a ready-to-roll setup—no extra shopping trip needed!

“Fall in Love Finale”
2025-09-28 11:00 - 13:00
“Fall in Love Finale”
Autumn vibes, instant snuggles. Close September with a whiskered soulmate—kitten curiosity or mellow-cat serenity, your choice. Snap a leaf-themed photo in our mini booth before you head home.When/Where: 11 AM–1 PM @ Critters • Theme: cozy blankets, warm tones • Tip: ask about nail-trim schedules and de-shed timing as the seasons change.
