On the afternoon of Saturday, October 18, 2025, our team at Castle Subaru McHenry welcomed families, friends, and four-legged companions alike to our “Fetch A Friend Pet Adoption Event.” As part of our commitment to the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, our Subaru dealership in McHenry, IL hosts our annual pet adoption event to support Subaru of America's mission to help all pets find homes and support animals who need a second chance. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended this year's event, brought loved ones, and generously donated pet food, supplies, treats and more to benefit our event partner, A Heart for Animals Shelter.
This year's event featured a wonderful lineup of adoptable dogs and cats, all eager to find their forever homes. We are thrilled to share that one lucky pet found its new family on the very day of the event—thank you to that adopter for giving a deserving animal a second chance.
Special thanks go out to all who made the day possible: the dedicated volunteers, our everyday heroes; Hannah B. from 102.3 Free Country FM for helping spread the word; and of course everyone who showed up and supported the cause.
About Subaru Loves Pets
Subaru Loves Pets is Subaru’s nationwide initiative focused on supporting animal welfare organizations—especially shelters and rescues that help dogs and cats find loving homes. It encourages local Subaru retailers to partner with shelters in their communities to host adoption events, fundraisers, and supply drives.
Every October, Subaru designates “Subaru Loves Pets Month”, celebrating and promoting pet adoptions across the country.
About A Heart for Animals
Based in Huntley, IL, A Heart for Animals is a no-kill, nonprofit, volunteer-run rescue that has saved over 4,000 animals since 2012. They believe every animal deserves a loving, forever home, and operate through a foster-based model that relies entirely on volunteer commitment. Their mission includes adoption, fostering, and community outreach, ensuring that both dogs and cats receive the care and attention they need before they join a new family. Visit https://aheartforanimals.org/ to learn more about this extraordinary organization serving our local community.
Why Your Contributions Matter
Thanks to your generous donations—pet food, beds, toys, blankets and more—A Heart for Animals can continue their vital work. Those donations help reduce stress for pets in foster care, improve their health and socialization, and allow the shelter to redirect funds toward medical care and behavioral support. It’s all part of making rescue life better for animals and easier for the volunteers who care for them.
Looking Ahead
We’re already excited for future events like this one. If you missed out, don’t worry—you can contact A Heart for Animals about pets available for adoption in McHenry County, IL, inquire about upcoming adoption days, donation drives, and other ways to get involved. Until then, thank you again to everyone who came out, donated, adopted, volunteered—and helped make the afternoon a true success. We look forward to seeing you for next year's pet adption event at our Subaru dealership near Antioch, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Lake Geneva, Libertyville, and Elgin.