The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the Week in the subject line — to news editor Paul Eisenberg at peisenberg@tribpub.com.
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Jetta is a handsome 5-year-old, 66 pound male Lab mix that is looking for a home after his owner died. He is sweet and gentle, but is confused and a little shy at NAWS after spending several years in a home. He is eager to love again and find a peaceful home to relax.
(NAWS Illinois Humane Society/HANDOUT)
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Cloud is a special kitty who needs a home with someone experienced with troubled cats. Cloud needs a lot of patience and understanding, as she can have a bit of a temper. She does have a really sweet side, but unfortunately the shelter may not be helping her grow in the ways she needs. She must be the only animal in the house. (PAWS Tinley Park/HANDOUT)
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Sparky is a 3-year-old, 11 pound neutered male Shih Tzu mix who loves adults and his toys. Sparky is looking for a home where everyone is over age 15. (Heather’s Foster Dogs/HANDOUT)
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Prickly Pear, a 2-year-old tuxedo, has a name that matches her sassy personality. She’s a little fire cracker that’s got a lot of spunk and would do best in a home with older children. She’s ok with other cats, but they should be the type that are ok with a little rumble match from time to time. (PAWS Tinley Park/HANDOUT)
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Sylvester came in as a stray and while he looks like a cattle dog, at 75 pounds he’s a bit big for that title. We may never truly know what his breed is, but we do know he’s a very nice dog who can’t wait to start his new life. (PAWS Tinley Park/HANDOUT)
PAWS Animal Shelter
8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, 815-464-7298, www.pawstinleypark.org
Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, 708-636-8586, www.animalwelfareleague.com
Tender Loving Care
13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, 708-301-1594, www.tlcanimalshelter.org
South Suburban Humane Society
21800 Central Ave Matteson, 708-755-7387, www.southsuburbanhumane.org.
National Animal Welfare Society
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9981 W. 190th St., Suites A and B, Mokena, 708-478-5102, nawsus.org.
Alsip to the Rescue
20601 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort, 815-469-1044, www.alsiptotherescue.org
Heather’s Foster Dogs
23020 Lahon Road, Steger, 708-497-5399, heathersfosterdogsinfo@gmail.com, www.heathersfosterdogs.org/hfd-daily-southtown-pet-of-the-week
Dogs are Deserving Rescue
P.O. Box 623, Crete, 312-428-6988, www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com