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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].

Winnie is a 2-year-old female terrier that was rescued from a local animal control. She is eager to please and knows a few commands. Winnie loves to go on walks and have her belly scratched. This beautiful girl was bred multiple times and now just wants a comfortable life where she can be a cherished pet.  She would do best as the only animal in a home.
Winnie is a 2-year-old female terrier that was rescued from a local animal control. She is eager to please and knows a few commands. Winnie loves to go on walks and have her belly scratched. This beautiful girl was bred multiple times and now just wants a comfortable life where she can be a cherished pet. She would do best as the only animal in a home.
Sylvester, a 1-year-old regal boy with the coolest curly coat hair, is always up for a good time. When he's not playing, he could lay around and have his belly rubbed all day!
Sylvester, a 1-year-old regal boy with the coolest curly coat hair, is always up for a good time. When he’s not playing, he could lay around and have his belly rubbed all day!
Quintana, a 9-month-old baby, is full of purrs and affection. You can often find her reaching out her paws from her cage in hopes you notice her. While Quintana loves people, she prefers to be your one and only pet.
Quintana, a 9-month-old baby, is full of purrs and affection. You can often find her reaching out her paws from her cage in hopes you notice her. While Quintana loves people, she prefers to be your one and only pet.
Sprinkler is a 3 year-old mastiff/Lab mix who loves the outdoors and adventure 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 where everyone is age 16 and up, and no dog or cat siblings. Sprinkler also needs a 6-foot fence.
Sprinkler is a 3 year-old mastiff/Lab mix who loves the outdoors and adventure 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 where everyone is age 16 and up, and no dog or cat siblings. Sprinkler also needs a 6-foot fence.
Patches needs someone with some patience to give her the extra time and space to adjust. She is pretty scared at the shelter and would do best in a home with no children or other animals.
Patches needs someone with some patience to give her the extra time and space to adjust. She is pretty scared at the shelter and would do best in a home with no children or other animals.
Melody was abandoned outside our doors years ago with a mangled leg that needed to be amputated. Melody was recently returned when her owner got a new job, and she is desperately looking for a forever home to cherish her. Melody prefers to be your only pet.
Melody was abandoned outside our doors years ago with a mangled leg that needed to be amputated. Melody was recently returned when her owner got a new job, and she is desperately looking for a forever home to cherish her. Melody prefers to be your only pet.

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. 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