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The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.
Email “Pet of the Week” submissions to news@theheraldnews.com. Photos should be in jpg file format, 200 dpi and sent as email attachments. Submissions are subject to editing for length, style, grammar and run as space is available.
Mercury is a 1-year-old Rex bunny. He loves at attention and affection and hops around when he receives it. He is in a foster program. To meet him, visit w2wrescue.com.
Three-year-old Salem is super sweet and affectionate. She delivered her babies in a shelter and they’re all adopted, so she needs her own family to love. She is in a foster program. To meet her, visit w2wrescue.com.
Felix and his sister Ravin are typical energetic and curious kittens who are very best friends. They are shy at first, but they come out of their shells once they feel secure. They love spending all their time together and have a ball chasing each other, climbing, bopping each other on the head, and playing with all kinds of fun and interesting toys. Because they are so bonded, they must be adopted together. To meet them, contact Humane Haven Animal Shelter at 630-378-4208 or visit hhas.org.
Rue is a friendly and outgoing 5-year-old terrier mix that loves other dogs. She loves to play but also relax and cuddle. She is potty trained and knows her basic commands. To meet her, email Stacy at stacy@nawsus.org. Visit nawsus.org.
Lyca and Reese are a bonded pair of males that lost their home when their owner was in an accident and could no longer care for them. They are 12 and 11 years old and need a loving home as soon as possible. They are both very sweet, outgoing and affectionate. They love attention. To meet them, email Delonda a delonda@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102. Visit nawsus.org.
Prince is an adult male American bully/pit bull terrier mix who loves to be around people. He is very playful and also seems to do well with the other dogs at the shelter. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Ricky is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair who loves people and loves attention. He is not good with the other cats at the shelter so he would do best in a home where he is the only cat. Contact the Will County Humane Society at willcountyhumane.com and follow the instructions for the adoption process.
Lana is a 3-year-old mixed breed. She is the master at zooming around the room, ready to pounce and play. She gets along well with other dogs of all sizes. She loves to play fetch with the other dogs and sunbathe during the day. Tennis balls are her ultimate favorite! To meet her, call Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
One-year-old Mimi loves attention from people and has no issue being held or pet, even belly rubs. She is cat friendly and gets along with cats of all ages and personalities. She is also kid friendly. To meet her, call Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
