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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].

Azura is a zesty cat who absolutely loves attention and treats. She would do best in a household with no other animals or children and with someone who has patience and time to allow her to adjust.
Azura is a zesty cat who absolutely loves attention and treats. She would do best in a household with no other animals or children and with someone who has patience and time to allow her to adjust.
Ginger is the cutest little blue girl who can't wait to be the light of someone's life.
Ginger is the cutest little blue girl who can’t wait to be the light of someone’s life.
Toad is a happy 3-year-old Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix looking who loves his people and craves their attention. Toad will snuggle in your lap and get comfy sleeping next to you all night.
Toad is a happy 3-year-old Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix looking who loves his people and craves their attention. Toad will snuggle in your lap and get comfy sleeping next to you all night.
Ophelia is a shy, but sweet cat who needs her human to have a bit of patience so she can open up and be herself. She likes to cuddle up in her blankets and just relax. A calm home would be best for this scaredy cat.
Ophelia is a shy, but sweet cat who needs her human to have a bit of patience so she can open up and be herself. She likes to cuddle up in her blankets and just relax. A calm home would be best for this scaredy cat.
Maple is a sweet and gentle girl who doesn't make a fuss being in a shelter. She's happy to get attention, but is never too pushy about it. She knows her basic commands and enjoys playing too.
Maple is a sweet and gentle girl who doesn’t make a fuss being in a shelter. She’s happy to get attention, but is never too pushy about it. She knows her basic commands and enjoys playing too.
Casey is a 6-year-old female terrier mix that is looking for a new home after losing her previous owner. She can be shy initially, but once she warms up she is very sweet and enjoys pets. She loves going on walks and sleeping in a comfy bed.  She is selective with dogs and needs to be an only pet or have a slow introduction.
Casey is a 6-year-old female terrier mix that is looking for a new home after losing her previous owner. She can be shy initially, but once she warms up she is very sweet and enjoys pets. She loves going on walks and sleeping in a comfy bed. She is selective with dogs and needs to be an only pet or have a slow introduction.

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