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Will County Pets of the Week: Sept. 8, 2025

Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

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

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

Liam is a 3-year-old Basset Hound mix that was rescued from living in a cage inside a trailer. Liam is playful, affectionate and always ready for fun. He loves other dogs, does well with cats, and will happily curl up next to people after a good play session. To meet Liam, email dogadoption@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.

Liam is a 3-year-old Basset Hound mix that was rescued from living in a cage inside a trailer, Liam is playful, affectionate and always ready for fun. He loves other dogs, does well with cats, and will happily curl up next to people after a good play session. To meet Liam, email Dogadoption@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.

Sweet Man, a 2-year-old tabby, used to be scared and required some patience before he opened up. Sweet Man is now chatty, social and friendly. He will reach out of his cage for attention. He is a lovable lap cat that is also curious and affectionate. Give him belly rubs and toys, and he is a happy boy. To meet Sweet Man, email catadoptions@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.

Sweet Man, a 2-year-old tabby, used to be scared and required some patience before he opened up. Sweet Man is now chatty, social and friendly. He will reach out of his cage for attention. He is a lovable lap cat who is also curious and affectionate. Give him belly rubs and toys and he is a happy boy. To meet Sweet Man, email Catadoptions@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.

Happy Hank is a 4-year-old, 22-pound, sweet tripod pug mix that loves to be with people and play with toys. He’s not a huge fan of other dogs, but he loves his people. Happy Hank needs a family to cherish and spoil him. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Happy Hank is a 4-year-old, 22-pound, sweet tripod pug mix who loves to be with people and play with toys. He’s not a huge fan of other dogs here but he loves, loves, loves his people, Happy Hank needs a family to cherish and spoil him. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.Pjot

Truffles is a 20-week-old adorable ginger. He was born at a local animal control and then immediately went into a loving foster home until he was old enough to return to the shelter. He is sweet and incredibly playful. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Truffles is a 20-week-old adorable ginger. He was born at a local animal control and then immediately went into a loving foster home, until he was old enough to return to the shelter. He is sweet and incredibly playful. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.

Gus is a curious, playful kitty that loves chasing ball toys and making new feline friends. He’s a total foodie – he once stole a whole chicken carcass. Whether he’s zooming around or lounging solo, Gus is always entertaining and full of love. To meet Gus, visit thekittysquad.com/adoptables.

Gus is a curious, playful kitty who loves chasing ball toys and making new feline friends. He’s a total foodie – he once stole a whole chicken carcass.  Whether he’s zooming around or lounging solo, Gus is always entertaining and full of love. To meet Gus, visit thekittysquad.com/adoptables.

Bella is a sweet, laid-back kitty that loves snuggles and window-watching. She may need a little time to adjust, but once she does, she’s full of love. Bella needs to be the only pet in the home. To meet Bella, visit thekittysquad.com/adoptables.

Meet Bella is a sweet, laid-back kitty who loves snuggles and window-watching. She may need a little time to adjust, but once she does, she’s full of love. Bella needs to be the only pet in the home. To meet Bella, visit thekittysquad.com/adoptables.
Denise  Unland

Denise M. Baran-Unland

Denise M. Baran-Unland is the features editor for The Herald-News in Joliet. She covers a variety of human interest stories. She also writes the long-time weekly tribute feature “An Extraordinary Life about local people who have died. She studied journalism at the College of St. Francis in Joliet, now the University of St. Francis.