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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].

Denali is a 1-year-old cattle dog mix who is friendly as can be, but he tends to nip when he wants to play. Don't blame him, that's just his breed. He's looking for an energetic family that can keep this frisky guy going.
Denali is a 1-year-old cattle dog mix who is friendly as can be, but he tends to nip when he wants to play. Don’t blame him, that’s just his breed. He’s looking for an energetic family that can keep this frisky guy going.
Mini is a 1-year-old shy girl who was returned for being too shy. She needs a home with another social cat and a patient and loving home that won't give up on her.
Mini is a 1-year-old shy girl who was returned for being too shy. She needs a home with another social cat and a patient and loving home that won’t give up on her.
Alvira is a 4-year-old medium haired beauty queen who stops people in their tracks with her flowing hair and unique markings She is quite shy, but enjoys attention on her terms. When she's had enough socializing for the day, she can give a swat to send you on your way. Alvira is just a quiet girl who mainly keeps to herself. She's looking for a quiet home where she can curl up on a lap when she wants to.
Alvira is a 4-year-old medium haired beauty queen who stops people in their tracks with her flowing hair and unique markings She is quite shy, but enjoys attention on her terms. When she’s had enough socializing for the day, she can give a swat to send you on your way. Alvira is just a quiet girl who mainly keeps to herself. She’s looking for a quiet home where she can curl up on a lap when she wants to.

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

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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. 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