Pets of the Week: Feb. 7

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.

Puma is a 6-month-old boxer mix puppy that is outgoing and loves everyone and everything. He is very smart and should learn his basic commands quickly. He loves to play, but he is also very well-behaved. To meet Puma, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org to setup an appointment to meet him.

Four-year-old Mister Shadow was relinquished by his owner and needs new home. He is a gentle and calm and likes pets and attention. He is good with other cats and has a soft and sleek coat. To meet Mister Shadow, email Catadoptions@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102 to meet him.

Bianca is a 5-year-old boxer mix. She arrived at Hopeful Tails very pregnant, malnourished and wound up with an emergency Cesarean section. Bianca had six puppies and all six died due to her having a severe infection. The loss of her babies put her into a deep depression. Bianca :adopted” a stuffed toy and treated it as if it were her puppy. She is doing better.

She is playful and loves snuggling next to people on the couch. She needs to be the only dog in the home and a fenced yard is preferred. To meet Bianca, contact Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue at hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.

Jolee is an eight-month old terrier mix. She is very sweet, full of love, and would be a perfect addition to a family. To meet Jolee, contact Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue at hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.

Oberon is a young hound who came from a hoarding situation and he is nervous. He so badly needs a loving and patient home who can make him feel safe and properly socialize him. Oberon is good with other dogs. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the directions for the adoption process.

Crush is a small domestic shorthair who is a bit on the shy side. With some gentle coaxing, he does warm up to people. Crush needs a forever home where he can feel safe and be loved. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.