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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 [email protected].

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Dolly is a beautiful 4-year-old female terrier who is a silly, playful and energetic girl that gets along with other dogs and loves to be around people. She is affectionate, polite and potty trained.
Dolly is a beautiful 4-year-old female terrier who is a silly, playful and energetic girl that gets along with other dogs and loves to be around people. She is affectionate, polite and potty trained.
Christopher was recently relinquished with two of his sons and he's now waiting to start his new life. He's a very nice boy looking for a shepherd-loving family. Christopher gets along with other dogs and know basic commands.
Christopher was recently relinquished with two of his sons and he’s now waiting to start his new life. He’s a very nice boy looking for a shepherd-loving family. Christopher gets along with other dogs and know basic commands.
JR is a friendly, playful pup who was recently relinquished by his owner who could not afford to keep him. He was accompanied by his father Christopher, and brother Bolt who was adopted in December.
JR is a friendly, playful pup who was recently relinquished by his owner who could not afford to keep him. He was accompanied by his father Christopher, and brother Bolt who was adopted in December.
Borat, an almost 5-year-old tabby that was given up when his owner had to move and couldn't take him with, loves attention and will follow you around, rubbing up against your leg for pets. He does ok with other cats, but would be best in a home that doesn't have very small children.
Borat, an almost 5-year-old tabby that was given up when his owner had to move and couldn’t take him with, loves attention and will follow you around, rubbing up against your leg for pets. He does ok with other cats, but would be best in a home that doesn’t have very small children.

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

9981 W. 190th St., Suites A and B, Mokena, 708-478-5102, nawsus.org.

Alsip to the Rescue

20601 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 815-469-1044, www.alsiptotherescue.org

Heather’s Foster Dogs

23020 Lahon Road, Steger, 708-497-5399, [email protected], www.heathersfosterdogs.org/hfd-daily-southtown-pet-of-the-week

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Dogs are Deserving Rescue

P.O. Box 623, Crete, 312-428-6988, www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com