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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].

Giselle is a quiet little dear who wants nothing more than a calming pet so she can melt in your arms! Giselle loves to give kisses and get attention. She knows basic commands and aims to please! Giselle is hoping to find a home with a quieter environment.
Giselle is a quiet little dear who wants nothing more than a calming pet so she can melt in your arms! Giselle loves to give kisses and get attention. She knows basic commands and aims to please! Giselle is hoping to find a home with a quieter environment.
Smazy is a 1-1/2- year-old Mastiff mix, looking for a big dog loving home! Smazy is truly stunning to look at, her silver fur just glistens in the sun! She is just a young playful girl, looking for an active home to keep up with her! Smazy doesn't know her own size sometimes, so she's not ideal with small children.
Smazy is a 1-1/2- year-old Mastiff mix, looking for a big dog loving home! Smazy is truly stunning to look at, her silver fur just glistens in the sun! She is just a young playful girl, looking for an active home to keep up with her! Smazy doesn’t know her own size sometimes, so she’s not ideal with small children.
Donny and Dexter are 1-year-old handsome brothers looking for a home together! These boys are the total package, their stunning looks are only trumped by their sweet personalities!
Donny and Dexter are 1-year-old handsome brothers looking for a home together! These boys are the total package, their stunning looks are only trumped by their sweet personalities!
Donny and Dexter are 1-year-old handsome brothers looking for a home together! These boys are the total package, their stunning looks are only trumped by their sweet personalities!
Donny and Dexter are 1-year-old handsome brothers looking for a home together! These boys are the total package, their stunning looks are only trumped by their sweet personalities!
Scooby is a 4-year-old male Great Dane mix that is looking for a forever home. He is ready for adventure and loves to go on walks. He is a sweet and social boy that loves to be around people. He is not always fond of other dogs, and would do best as the only pet in a home.
Scooby is a 4-year-old male Great Dane mix that is looking for a forever home. He is ready for adventure and loves to go on walks. He is a sweet and social boy that loves to be around people. He is not always fond of other dogs, and would do best as the only pet in a 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. 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