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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].

Melody may only have 3 legs, but she has all the heart. This sweet girl was abandoned years ago with a mangled leg. She was recently returned to the shelter after her owner got a new job, and she is desperately looking for a forever home to cherish her. Melody isn't a big fan of other animals, so she prefers to be your only pet.
Melody may only have 3 legs, but she has all the heart. This sweet girl was abandoned years ago with a mangled leg. She was recently returned to the shelter after her owner got a new job, and she is desperately looking for a forever home to cherish her. Melody isn’t a big fan of other animals, so she prefers to be your only pet.
Ace is a happy, friendly, 5-month-old, 50-pound, neutered, male shepherd/great Pyrenees mix.
Ace is a happy, friendly, 5-month-old, 50-pound, neutered, male shepherd/great Pyrenees mix.
Polka Dot is a 6-year-old black and white female domestic short hair that was abandoned at a firehouse in Chicago. She is quiet, gentle, friendly and sweet cat. She likes gentle pets and attention. She will purr nonstop when given attention and start to make biscuits. She will be an amazing companion kitty.
Polka Dot is a 6-year-old black and white female domestic short hair that was abandoned at a firehouse in Chicago. She is quiet, gentle, friendly and sweet cat. She likes gentle pets and attention. She will purr nonstop when given attention and start to make biscuits. She will be an amazing companion kitty.
Hardy is 3 years old and wants to seek affection, but she's guarded. You have to earn her trust,. W and when you do, she'll reward you with purrs and head butts. Hardy would prefer to be your one and only princess but may be okay with another low-key cat after a proper introduction.
Hardy is 3 years old and wants to seek affection, but she’s guarded. You have to earn her trust,. W and when you do, she’ll reward you with purrs and head butts. Hardy would prefer to be your one and only princess but may be okay with another low-key cat after a proper introduction.
Meet Jillian, an 8-year-old Belgian Malnois mix who is super smart and knows a variety of commands, including sit, down, paw, and drops her toys and waits when asked.
Meet Jillian, an 8-year-old Belgian Malnois mix who is super smart and knows a variety of commands, including sit, down, paw, and drops her toys and waits when asked.

PAWS Animal Shelter

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

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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

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