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The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the Week in the subject line — to news editor Paul Eisenberg at peisenberg@tribpub.com.

Stella is a smart girl who knows “sit” and loves to play fetch. She will return the ball so she can chase it again. Stella would do best in a family with older kids as she loves to run and play.
Meet Koi, a 1-year-old cutie patootie who has been at PAWS since May. She's fairly quiet and likes to keep out of trouble. Her looks are stunning, she has a tricolored patchy coat that is certain to grab your attention.
Meet Koi, a 1-year-old cutie patootie who has been at PAWS since May. She’s fairly quiet and likes to keep out of trouble. Her looks are stunning, she has a tricolored patchy coat that is certain to grab your attention.
Ryder, a 5-year-old, 7 pound red Chihuahua is shy but loves to snuggle with his foster parents. He gets along great with the other small dogs in his foster home.
Ryder, a 5-year-old, 7 pound red Chihuahua is shy but loves to snuggle with his foster parents. He gets along great with the other small dogs in his foster home.
Meet gorgeous green-eyed girl Ballou, a 4-year-old who absolutely loves attention. She also gives the best little kisses and she can be so silly sometimes.
Meet gorgeous green-eyed girl Ballou, a 4-year-old who absolutely loves attention. She also gives the best little kisses and she can be so silly sometimes.
Savannah James came to PAWS with her mom and 5 siblings, so her mom could receive lifesaving heartworm treatment. Her mama and siblings have all been adopted and she's they only one left. She has a wonderful gentle disposition to add to a family.
Savannah James came to PAWS with her mom and 5 siblings, so her mom could receive lifesaving heartworm treatment. Her mama and siblings have all been adopted and she’s they only one left. She has a wonderful gentle disposition to add to a family.

PAWS Animal Shelter

8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, 815-464-7298, www.pawstinleypark.org

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, 708-636-8586, www.animalwelfareleague.com

Tender Loving Care

13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, 708-301-1594, www.tlcanimalshelter.org

South Suburban Humane Society

1103 W. End Ave., Chicago Heights, 708-755-7387, www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org.

National Animal Welfare Society

9981 W. 190th St., Suites A and B, Mokena, 708-478-5102, nawsus.org.

Alsip to the Rescue

20601 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 815-469-1044, www.alsiptotherescue.org

Heather’s Foster Dogs

23020 Lahon Road, Steger, 708-497-5399, heathersfosterdogsinfo@gmail.com, www.heathersfosterdogs.org/hfd-dailysouthtown-pet-of-the-week

Dogs are Deserving Rescue

P.O. Box 623, Crete, 312-428-6988, www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com

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