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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].

Earl Grey can give you a thumbs up because he is a polydactyl cat and has some extra toes. Earl Grey is a super loving 3-year-old fellow, a curl in your lap after a long day type of cat.
Earl Grey can give you a thumbs up because he is a polydactyl cat and has some extra toes. Earl Grey is a super loving 3-year-old fellow, a curl in your lap after a long day type of cat.
Savannah is a lovely 1-year-old German shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who gets along well with other dogs and loves meeting people. Savannah is looking for an active family with no cats and a secure fenced yard.
Savannah is a lovely 1-year-old German shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who gets along well with other dogs and loves meeting people. Savannah is looking for an active family with no cats and a secure fenced yard.
Bubba is 5 years old and has put his wild years behind him and just wants to relax in the sun. Bubba will need a home with no children.
Bubba is 5 years old and has put his wild years behind him and just wants to relax in the sun. Bubba will need a home with no children.
Puppy is a black pitbull mix who is around 5 years old and is very silly, sweet, snuggly, playful and loving. He knows basic commands, takes treats very gently and loves people. Puppy also loves playing fetch, swimming and playing dress up. He is an amazing dog who would fit in with any family, as long as he is the only dog in the home.
Puppy is a black pitbull mix who is around 5 years old and is very silly, sweet, snuggly, playful and loving. He knows basic commands, takes treats very gently and loves people. Puppy also loves playing fetch, swimming and playing dress up. He is an amazing dog who would fit in with any family, as long as he is the only dog in the home.
Sheldon came in to the shelter 4 months ago with an injured paw after being attacked outside. He healed up wonderfully while purring the whole time and now he reaches out of his cage to people you with a hug.
Sheldon came in to the shelter 4 months ago with an injured paw after being attacked outside. He healed up wonderfully while purring the whole time and now he reaches out of his cage to people you with a hug.
Jillian, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois mix, is super smart and knows a variety of commands. She knows sit, down, paw, drops her toys when asked, and waits when asked.
Jillian, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois mix, is super smart and knows a variety of commands. She knows sit, down, paw, drops her toys when asked, and waits when asked.

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