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, grammar and run as space is available.
One-year-old Sabella is affectionate, playful, and has tons of energy. She must be the only pet in the home. To meet Sabella, call Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
Lady is a 7-year-old Lab mix that is friendly and gentle with people. She is potty-trained and does well on a leash. She likes other dogs if they are her size or smaller. To meet Lady, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.
Lowbie is a 7-year-old shorthair that became homeless after her owner died, She is calm and friendly and likes gentle attention and pets. She would make a wonderful companion cat. To meet Lowbie, email Delonda at delonda@Nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102 to meet her. Visit nawsus.org.
Sassafras is an 18-month-old terrier mix. She is fully potty trained and crate-trained and weighs about 35 pounds. She loves everyone; however, she does need some work on her leash skills. If you are looking for a huge personality in a tiny package, this girl’s for you. To meet Sassafras, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
Phoebe Buffay loves everyone including kids and dogs. Phoebe is 3 years old, weighs 55 pounds, and she actually looks and plays like a puppy, but she’s incredibly gentle. To meet Phoebe Buffay, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
Sophia and Blanche are a mother/daughter pair that must be adopted together. Sophia (mom) is a beagle, and Blanche (daughter) is a beagle/Lab mix. Both have weight issues and need a home that will help them with weight management and exercise. Sophia is currently being treated for heartworm. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Lydia is a female tortie cat who came to the humane society from a high-kill shelter. She is very sweet but does not get along with other cats. Lydia would do best in a home where she is the only pet. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.