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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].

Merry is a 1-year-old playful female cattle dog mix that is curious, eager to please and likes going on walks. She can be protective of her toys, so although she gets along with other dogs, it would be best if she was an only pet. She has lot of energy and would do best with an adopter familiar with her breed and will provide her with additional training.
Merry is a 1-year-old playful female cattle dog mix that is curious, eager to please and likes going on walks. She can be protective of her toys, so although she gets along with other dogs, it would be best if she was an only pet. She has lot of energy and would do best with an adopter familiar with her breed and will provide her with additional training.
Punch came to PAWS as a stray and has blossomed in foster care. He loves his walks and when he returns, he is all for snuggling up on the sofa. He knows sit and wait, lays down on command and he does well when crated.
Punch came to PAWS as a stray and has blossomed in foster care. He loves his walks and when he returns, he is all for snuggling up on the sofa. He knows sit and wait, lays down on command and he does well when crated.
Pretty Mama loves cuddles, head bumps and melts right into your arms when getting pets. She's also very vocal and will talk back to you. Although she has an amazing personality, she does prefer to be the only animal in the house.
Pretty Mama loves cuddles, head bumps and melts right into your arms when getting pets. She’s also very vocal and will talk back to you. Although she has an amazing personality, she does prefer to be the only animal in the house.
Diesel was returned to the shelter after 3 years after his family had a baby, but he is the most gentle and loving dog and deserves a home that will cherish him forever! Diesel knows basic commands and overall is just a nice, big boy. Diesel prefers a home with no cats.
Diesel was returned to the shelter after 3 years after his family had a baby, but he is the most gentle and loving dog and deserves a home that will cherish him forever! Diesel knows basic commands and overall is just a nice, big boy. Diesel prefers a home with no cats.

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

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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. La Grange 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