Dogs for adoption

Candy is a gentle soul who needs a gentle life. She doesn’t require much - just a calm environment with gentle pets and lots of treats and spoiling.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week for April 8, 2024. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week for April 1, 2024. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Two-year-old Eve was found outdoors in the winter and rescued. She is outgoing, curious, interested in attention, sassy and feisty. She needs an adopter that is familiar with cat behaviors and is comfortable with an opinionated and sometimes independent cat.

Oatmeal is a 1-year-old terrier that was found as a stray and brought to NAWS for safety. She was quite nervous in her new surroundings, but she’s now coming out of her shell. Oatmeal is calm and quiet in her crate but likes to play and cuddle when given a chance. She will be a w

Irina is a 5-year-old tortie that is quiet and keeps to herself. She’s very independent and will usually keep herself occupied – but she doesn’t mind being someone’s little shadow.

Wiggles is a 3-year-old terrier, who was recently relinquished through no fault of her own. Wiggles needs a kind patient family to let her know she can trust people again.

Newt is a domestic medium-hair who was abandoned on shelter property with another cat. He was sickly at first but is fully healed and ready for his forever home. Newt is kid-friendly and affectionate.

Indie is a 2-year-old Australian shepherd mix who is shy but warms up to people with slow and gentle introductions. She recently had successful surgery for a luxating patella and is ready for a forever home.

Sunny is a calico mix whose owner passed away. She is very sweet but is quite stressed out being at the shelter. Sunny needs a quiet home where she is the only cat.

Bando is a 9-month-old pittie that likes to play and does well with other dogs. He previously lived with children and loves engaging with families, whether that’s lounging on the couch or hopping into the car for a quick errand run.

Ember Fire is a 2-year-old torbie that was found as a stray. She is gentle, quiet, calm and sweet. She can be a bit timid at first. But when she warms up, Ember Fire shows her affectionate side.

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Zuma is a female Chihuahua mix who came to the humane society skinny and fearful. Now that she is gaining weight and confidence, she loves being around other dogs. She also likes treats and gentle pets. Zuma needs an owner with a fence-in yard and lots of patience and love.

Coco is a domestic shorthair who was adopted out from the Will County Humane Society as a kitten. Now at nearly 8 years old, Coco is back at the humane society because her owner could no longer care for her. Coco is sweet and loves attention.