Pets of the Week: July 19

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.

Hoss is a 2-year old terrier mix. He is energetic, playful and friendly, and he likes other dogs. He needs an adopter that will commit to his training. To meet Hoss, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102. Visit nawsus.org.

Fergie is a 4-year old female tortie that was rescued from a high kill shelter in southern Illinois. She is gentle, friendly and easy-going. She loves attention and being petted and will greet visitors and give affectionate head rubs. To meet Fergie, email Delonda at delonda@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102. Visit nawsus.org.

Chester is a senior male Chihuahua/Papillon mix who needs a special home because he is diabetic and insulin dependent. Chester will need a forever home that can continue his injections, diet and exercise to keep him healthy and happy. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Miranda is a domestic shorthair who is calm and loving. She likes to play with toys and other cats. She would be a welcome addition to any home. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Tom is a 12-year-old pittie mix looking for a retirement home. He is laid-back, and he enjoys long walks and long naps on the couch or on his blankets. He is great with other dogs and cats. To meet Tom, call Joliet Animal Control at 815-725-0333.

Three-year-old Koa is sweet but needed time to warm up to shelter staff and volunteers. He is loving and talkative and loves being petted and staying close to people. To meet Koa, call Joliet Animal Control at 815-725-0333.

Affectionate! Smart! Loyal! Playful! These are just a few of Forrest’s traits. Potential adopters must have shepherd/husky experience. Forrest is a little over a year old and weighs 80 pounds. To meet Forrest, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.

Taysia is a playful and sweet Australian shepherd and husky mix who is 2 years old. She does well with other dogs. To meet Taysia, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.