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.
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Cutie Pie is a 5-year-old black domestic shorthair that was rescued from euthanasia in a high kill shelter in southern Illinois. She is friendly, interactive, outgoing and very lovable. She is talkative and petite. She loves pets and attention and will eagerly greet visitors looking for some love. She will be a wonderful and affectionate companion cat. To meet Cutie Pie, email Catadoptions@NAWSus.org. Visit nawsus.org.
Mikey is a 2-year-old mixed breed, on the hunt for his forever home. Mikey is friendly and loves everyone he meets, including children and other dogs. He loves to go on walks and play with toys. He is a little shy initially, but he quickly warms up and shows his sweet personality. To meet Mikey, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.
Dusty is a 2-year-old shepherd mix who is very nervous at the shelter. After a slow introduction, he warms up to people and is quite lovable. Dusty needs a family with strong leadership skills and a willingness to spend the time to train him. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Bronx is a domestic shorthair who came to the shelter as a stray. He loves human attention and gets along with other cats but prefers to keep to himself. Bronx tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus), so he needs a family to keep him healthy and happy. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Lego, who is possibly a Lab and shepherd mix, is 7 months old and weighs only 31 pounds. To meet Lego, contact Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue at hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.
Spritzer is 2 years old and weighs 42 pounds. He is very smart and his tail never stops wagging. He just aims to please. To meet Spritzer, contact Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue at hopefultailsadoptions@outlook.com. Visit hopefultailsanimalrescue.org.