About NISA

Sunday, September 17 at Busse Woods,
Grove number 3 in Elk Grove Village
(Just West of Arlington Heights Road on the North side of Higgins)

Sam O Rama is NISA's largest fund-raiser of the year. Festivities draw Samoyed owners and lovers' from near and far and we hope you'll join us this year. Admission includes an all you can eat Hot Dogs and Corn on-the-cob picnic buffet like none other you've ever seen!! For a peek at previous delicious offerings click here Pre-register and be eligible for a free drawing and a free gift.

Imagine a forest preserve filled with smilin' faces, laughter and gorgeous white Samoyeds. What a sight to behold!! Most of the Sammies are NISA's former diamonds, however many were adopted from local shelters, humane societies or neighboring rescue organizations. They all have one thing in common, "a second chance to have a better life with their new families." This is what we celebrate at Sam O Rama so don't be surprised if you see a teary eye or two during the presentations. And, keep in mind these are happy tears!!

Featured this year:

CiboRéale Premium Dog Biscuits (featured in the August Rescue Review)
SamSmiles ~ meet fellow cyber friends
A Dog's Day Playhouse - doggie day care located in Schaumburg
Check your Sammie's "chip" (microchip) and register for a drawing at the rescue booth
NISA's famous raffle table over-flowing with an assortment of wonderful prizes
Which family came the greatest distance? Win a prize!!
Parade of Champions ~ adopted Samoyeds who have not received their "I'm Adopted" scarf
Parade of Alumni-Champions ~ adopted Samoyeds who will receive their 2006 embroidered patch
Blessing of the animals
NISA's ever-popular "Snip & Clip" booth (Hillary Erhedt, Maureen Parks, LaDawn Hanson, Kristine Zulaski will be on hand to "SNIP" nails, "CLIP" foot hair or hocks for a nominal fee)
All Creatures Photography will be on hand to take professional photo's of you and you canine best friend, group photo's or your human best friend. Christmas is just around the corner so give thought to Christmas card photo's.
Button, button who's got the button? Annette Stock will be on hand to take polaroid photos and create a button or key chain for you

Red Roof Inn - 847-228-6650
Algonquin and Arlington Heights Road
(1 block N of I90 exit onto AH Road)
Arlington Heights, IL

$55.99 to 65.99 + tax
Exterior entrances
No dogs over 80#
Higgleys Restaurant next door

Doubletree - 847-364-7600
75 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL
Across the street from Red Roof

All rooms $129. (Kings and Doubles only)
Interior entrances
Require credit card deposit for dogs
No restrictions for size/weight

Motel 6 - 847-806-1230
441 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL
(Across the street from our clinic, which is open Sunday AM from 9-12)

Holiday Inn - 847-259-5000
3405 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL
Restaurant on site

King rooms only $109.
Dogs allowed - no deposit

Local Restaurants and fast food eateries