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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].

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.
Grayce is a silver, stunning and graceful 3-year-old female. Although she does ok with other cats, she would much rather be the princess of the home.
Grayce is a silver, stunning and graceful 3-year-old female. Although she does ok with other cats, she would much rather be the princess of the home.
Harley, a 6-year-old FIV positive boy, arrived as a beaten-up stray and after a long recovery, he's been fixed up and is ready to find a home. Harley loves attention and is eagerly waiting a home safe from life on the streets.
Harley, a 6-year-old FIV positive boy, arrived as a beaten-up stray and after a long recovery, he’s been fixed up and is ready to find a home. Harley loves attention and is eagerly waiting a home safe from life on the streets.
Meet Denali, a 2-year-old handsome mixed breed pup who needs someone that will keep him mentally and physically stimulated. He's a good boy who knows basic commands.
Meet Denali, a 2-year-old handsome mixed breed pup who needs someone that will keep him mentally and physically stimulated. He’s a good boy who knows basic commands.
Punch isn't fond of the shelter environment, so a volunteer is fostering. He loves his walks and is leash walking like a champ. When he returns, he is all for snuggling up on the sofa. He knows basic commands and sits and waits on command. He does well when crated.
Punch isn’t fond of the shelter environment, so a volunteer is fostering. He loves his walks and is leash walking like a champ. When he returns, he is all for snuggling up on the sofa. He knows basic commands and sits and waits on command. He does well when crated.

PAWS Animal Shelter

8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, 815-464-7298, www.pawstinleypark.org

Animal Welfare League

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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