Naperville Area Humane Society
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Naperville Area Humane Society is a private nonprofit organization based in Naperville, Illinois, founded in 1979 to advance animal welfare in the local community and surrounding areas. The group operates shelter and adoption programs for homeless dogs and cats while also offering resources on pet care and handling challenging pet situations to the broader public, regardless of whether animals were adopted from NAHS. Its work includes humane education programs for a range of youth groups through after-school, summer camps, holidays, and school-based activities, aiming to foster compassionate, responsible human–animal relationships. Positioned within the nonprofit sector focused on animal welfare, NAHS emphasizes community education, volunteer opportunities, and services that reflect integrity, respect, compassion, and joy for both people and animals. The organization is located at 1620 West Diehl Road in Naperville, in the region surrounding Chicago, and operates with a staff size consistent with a mid-sized nonprofit.