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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.

Meet handsome panda bear Gus, a 3-year-old pitbull mix. Gus is a big lovable fella who is a strong guy and would do best in a home with no small children and a fenced yard. This boy is always smiling from ear to ear and appreciates any attention he gets.
Meet handsome panda bear Gus, a 3-year-old pitbull mix. Gus is a big lovable fella who is a strong guy and would do best in a home with no small children and a fenced yard. This boy is always smiling from ear to ear and appreciates any attention he gets.
Meet Bianca, a 9-month-old black beauty who is a boss, and she makes sure you know it. She will happily jump on your shoulder or back so she has a better view on top of her human servant. She is a super fun girl with a ton of personality. Bianca is seriously a stunning girl.
Meet Bianca, a 9-month-old black beauty who is a boss, and she makes sure you know it. She will happily jump on your shoulder or back so she has a better view on top of her human servant. She is a super fun girl with a ton of personality. Bianca is seriously a stunning girl.
Sadie, an 8-year-old 23 lb. terrier mix, is an absolute joy who loves to be with her human and to play with dogs near her size.
Sadie, an 8-year-old 23 lb. terrier mix, is an absolute joy who loves to be with her human and to play with dogs near her size.
Shannon is a 4-year-old female shepherd mix that is a little shy but always sweet. She is very playful and loves toys and going on walks. She likes other dogs and would benefit from some training.
Shannon is a 4-year-old female shepherd mix that is a little shy but always sweet. She is very playful and loves toys and going on walks. She likes other dogs and would benefit from some training.

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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