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 it 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.
Crunch is a 1-year-old shepherd mix that is active and playful. He loves other dogs and would love a doggy playmate. He is friendly and likes attention. He is strong and would benefit from some leash training. To meet Crunch, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.
Oreo is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair. He is social, friendly, talkative and attention-seeking. He loves to interact with visitors, hoping they spend time with him. He is affectionate and loves to sit in laps. To meet Oreo, email Delonda at delonda@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102. Visit nawsus.org.
Senor Coco is a 10-year-old happy miniature pinscher/Chihuahua mix. He loves attention and seems to get along with other small dogs. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Ricky is an adult domestic shorthair who was returned to the shelter, He is very sweet, loves to be carried around and enjoys playing with his toys. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Chicken is a quiet 10-year-old that came to the shelter with her sister after their owner passed away and no family wanted to take them in. They took a while to mourn their dad and have slowly opened. Chicken can still be a bit nervous here, but she is the sweetest little old lady once you pet her, purring ever so loudly. To meet Chicken, call Joliet Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
Twelve-week-old Zilli’s sister has already found a home and she is now waiting to leave the shelter life behind. She is very sweet, cuddly and playful and enjoys her company with other kitties. To meet Zilli, call Joliet Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
Spokane is an 18-monthold Lab mix. He has been house-trained while with the rescue and had done well with other dogs, although a meet and greet would be needed. To meet Spokane, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
Sinead is just under 2 years old and is thought to be a Lab and beagle mix. She is a bit shy but comes around quickly. She was house-trained through the rescue. To meet Sinead, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
Sunkist is a 2-year old Lab mix who is only 45 pounds. She raised her nine puppies – they are all adopted- and now she needs a forever home. Sunkist has a huge personality, loves playing and is fully potty-trained. To meet Sunkist, email hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
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.