Pets of the Week: March 22

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

Email “Pet of the Week” submissions to news@theheraldnews.com. Photos should be in JPG file format, 200 dpi and sent as email attachments. Submissions are subject to editing for length, style and grammar and are run as space is available.

Lil Bit, a 1-year-old cat, is energetic and always ready to play. She loves throwing balls and mice across the room and running and scurrying after them. She likes pets, cuddles and attention. She purrs a lot because she’s very happy to be with people. Lil Bit gets along with other cats, and she should do well with kids. To meet Lil Bit, contact Humane Haven Animal Shelter at 630-378-4208 or hhas.org.

Princess is an 8-year-old beagle that was relinquished because of financial hardship. She is sweet, gentle and playful. She loves attention and pets and has a lot of energy for an older dog. To meet Princess, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.

Patty is a 2-year-old gentle domestic shorthair. She is a little shy and reserved, but with patience, she shows her sweet personality. She loves attention, enjoys pets and rolls on her back for belly rubs. She needs a quiet home. To meet Patty, email Delonda at delonda@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102 to meet her. Visit nawsus.org.

Big Paw is a 10-month-old docile shepherd mix that loves attention. He has a very entertaining personality and can be a big goof at times. He needs a family that can take him on lots of adventures and provide an endless amount of affection. To meet Big Paw, call Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.

Two-year-old Cedar is quite playful and loves chasing and leaping up in the air with the fathered wand toys. Cedar needs a home as an only pet and a home with no kids. To meet Cedar, call Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.

Vinnie is a young shorthaired pointer mix who behaves well and is very smart. He is also very active and will need an equally active forever home. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Max is a male domestic shorthair that is very sweet and likes people. He is not crazy about other cats and would need to be the only cat in his forever home. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.