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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]

Sprinkler is a 3-year-old mastiff/Lab mix who loves the outdoors and adventure. He is a working dog and has been doing a lot of training. Sprinkler is a very friendly dog, but he is a big guy so he needs a home with no kids under age 16. Sprinkler will also need a 6 foot fence, and to be the only pet in the home.
Sprinkler is a 3-year-old mastiff/Lab mix who loves the outdoors and adventure. He is a working dog and has been doing a lot of training. Sprinkler is a very friendly dog, but he is a big guy so he needs a home with no kids under age 16. Sprinkler will also need a 6 foot fence, and to be the only pet in the home.
Haley is a shy 1-year-old, 11 pound female Chihuahua mix who frightens easily and needs an experienced adopter who will be patient with her. It may take a couple of days, but once she trusts you she will give you endless kisses and curl up on your lap.
Haley is a shy 1-year-old, 11 pound female Chihuahua mix who frightens easily and needs an experienced adopter who will be patient with her. It may take a couple of days, but once she trusts you she will give you endless kisses and curl up on your lap.
Many animals are named after sweets and treats, but 2-year-old Hershey lives up to the name. She is sweet as can be and takes treats very gently.
Many animals are named after sweets and treats, but 2-year-old Hershey lives up to the name. She is sweet as can be and takes treats very gently.
Prickly Pear is 2-year-old tuxedo who's name matches her sassy personality. She's a little fire cracker that's got a lot of spunk in her and would do best in a home with older children.
Prickly Pear is 2-year-old tuxedo who’s name matches her sassy personality. She’s a little fire cracker that’s got a lot of spunk in her and would do best in a home with older 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

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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

Dogs are Deserving Rescue

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