Love shines brightest at Tree House

Join us for the 25th annual Lights of Love celebration, a joyful evening to honor the people and pets who’ve touched our lives and fill our shelter with warmth and light. Enjoy festive family activities, cat-inspired crafts, complimentary bites and beverages, and an a cappella carol performance. This year, enter our raffle to win a Litter Robot 4 by Whisker, the ultimate update for any cat parent. Join us in gathering together with friends, family, and fellow pet lovers as we illuminate the shelter and celebrate the holiday season!

Please RSVP

Registration is free, with a suggested donation, a gently used bath towel, or a canned pet food item for our community pantry.

Make a Tribute Gift Today

Honor a loved one during our annual Lights of Love celebration and pave the way for a brighter future for cats. Thanks to a special $5,000 match from Colleen & Henry Slingerland, your gift has 2x the power to support cats in need this holiday season.

Getting There

Lights of Love will be hosted at Tree House Humane Society. We are located at 7225 North Western Ave in Chicago’s West Rogers Park neighborhood.

Free parking will be available in the Holy Child Jesus Parish lot on the corner of W. Jarvis Ave. and N. Claremont Ave. The Tree House lot will be reserved for accessible parking only. Ample free street parking is also available near the shelter. Find more information on parking and getting to Tree House.

Our Sponsors

Lights of Love is made possible by the generosity of our Presenting Sponsor, Bond Vet, and our Community Sponsor, My Neighborhood Vet. Thank you for supporting our community of cats and the people who love them.

Bond Vet offers friendly, compassionate primary and urgent veterinary care in five locations across Chicagoland. Since 2019, the team at Bond Vet has treated tens of thousands of cats and dogs, strengthening the human-animal bond through diverse care and a passion for veterinary medicine.

My Neighborhood Vet has served pet families in our local community since 2020, utilizing Fear Free Principles to treat cats and dogs with empathy and kindness. Founder of My Neighborhood Vet and Tree House Board Emeritus Dr. Ross Mahowald serves on Tree House’s Board of Directors, where he is a member of the Access to Care Committee.