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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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Apple is a 7-year-old female brindle Boxer mix that was rescued from a local animal control. She is hoping for a second chance at a good life. This sweet senior has a lot of spunk for her age. She loves attentions and likes to give hugs. She would do best as an only pet or with a calmer dog her size. She loves children.
Apple is a 7-year-old female brindle Boxer mix that was rescued from a local animal control. She is hoping for a second chance at a good life. This sweet senior has a lot of spunk for her age. She loves attentions and likes to give hugs. She would do best as an only pet or with a calmer dog her size. She loves children.
Tricia, a 1-year-old husky mix, is a hilarious diva with loads of personality. She likes to sing, play and look for escape routes to bust out of here and would make a wonderful addition to a Husky savvy home.
Tricia, a 1-year-old husky mix, is a hilarious diva with loads of personality. She likes to sing, play and look for escape routes to bust out of here and would make a wonderful addition to a Husky savvy home.
Stunning and graceful 3-year-old Grayce loves chilling in her cubby playing, and grabbing attention. She does ok with other cats but would much rather be the princess of the home.
Stunning and graceful 3-year-old Grayce loves chilling in her cubby playing, and grabbing attention. She does ok with other cats but would much rather be the princess of the home.
Thelma Lou, a 4-year-old beauty queen with luscious long black hair, was adopted as a scared kitten and returned as a scared adult due to no fault of her own. She will need a patient and loving home that will help her gain confidence. She is incredibly sweet and gentle.
Thelma Lou, a 4-year-old beauty queen with luscious long black hair, was adopted as a scared kitten and returned as a scared adult due to no fault of her own. She will need a patient and loving home that will help her gain confidence. She is incredibly sweet and gentle.
Larry is a 5-month-old 7 pound playful Cheweenie who comes with lots of tail wags, kisses and snuggles. He is doing well on his house training and plays well with the small dogs in his foster home.
Larry is a 5-month-old 7 pound playful Cheweenie who comes with lots of tail wags, kisses and snuggles. He is doing well on his house training and plays well with the small dogs in his foster home.

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