

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Puppy Paws and Storytime!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the joy of puppies and the importance of safe, compassionate interactions with animals at Puppy Paws &amp; Storytime Day, a special learning and adoption event featuring adorable puppies waiting for a family to call their own!

On Saturday, February 7th from 10:30–11:00 a.m., nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will give a fun and engaging dog-safety talk and read from his beloved children’s book, Ask the Dog. Families will learn how to approach dogs safely and respectfully while enjoying a heartwarming story perfect for kids. Steve will also be signing copies of his book, available for purchase. 

Immediately following his presentation, puppies will be unleashed into the space for the first meet-and-greets of the day—so be sure to grab your seat at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited, and this is sure to be a highlight of the event!

Puppy meet-and-greets and adoptions will continue until 3:00 p.m.—so come early, fall in love, and maybe take home your new best friend!

About Steve Dale: Steve Dale, CABC, is one of America’s most trusted and celebrated pet experts. A certified animal behavior consultant, he hosts nationally syndicated radio programs, writes columns for the Chicago Tribune, and appears across major media outlets to promote humane, science-based pet care. He has authored several books and has spent his career educating families and advocating for the wellbeing of animals everywhere.

www.orphansofthestorm.org

*our space is located on the upper level, right next to Macy's
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vernon-hills/puppy-paws-and-storytime/200029633846602
- **Event Categories**: Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029633846602?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=vernon+hills-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Vernon Hills
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hawthorn Mall
- **lat**: 42.242872966917
- **long**: -87.95004519468
- **full address**: Hawthorn Mall, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, 122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter (https://allevents.in/org/orphans-of-the-storm-animal-shelter/1573959)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hawthorn Mall, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, 122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Puppy Paws and Storytime! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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