Pets

EarthWise Pet in Yorkville held a ribbon cutting grand opening.

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 agency previously transferred animals in their care to other animal welfare organizations to be adopted. The Will County Board approved changes this year to modernize the department’s services.

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.

The shop’s mission is to provide high-quality, upscale products to improve the lives of cherished pets as well as those who love them.

Elisaria is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 28, 2024.

Joliet Junior College's veterinary medical technology program partners with local animal rescues and helps make adoptions easy and affordable.

Joliet Junior College's veterinary medical technology program partners with local rescues to provide hands-on experiences for students. In return, the rescues receive free medical care for their animals and assistance in the adoption process.

Maoka is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 21, 2024.

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.