Joliet Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs & More

Want to add a new member to your family? Look no further than these Joliet animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Pet adoption agencies have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located near you. If you're on a search for an adorable new fur child, consider starting at a local adoption agency like Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, where Marius the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, you might like White Stripes, a Labrador Retriever up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too.

Click on any listing to learn more about a pet or to start the adoption process.

Editor?s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

White Stripes

• Name: White Stripes
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I?m White Stripes! I am a lucky girl! I was going to be dumped when some nice people at..." Learn more

Red Stripe

• Name: Red Stripe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I?m Red Stripe! I am a lucky girl! I was going to be dumped when some nice people at..." Learn more

Blue Stars

• Name: Blue Stars
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I?m Blue Stars! I am a lucky boy! I was going to be dumped when some nice people at..." Learn more

Eponine

• Name: Eponine
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Border Collie Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Eponine is our shining star as she is our most affectionate pup! She LOVES everyone she meets! Perfect with all..." Learn more

Marius

• Name: Marius
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Border Collie Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "My name is Marius, and I am cute as a button! I LOVE people, & greet all my pals with..." Learn more

Slinky

• Name: Slinky
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Slinky is the most affectionate pup! She LOVES everyone she meets! Perfect with all dogs. Slinky aims to please. Our..." Learn more

Sarah Lee

• Name: Sarah Lee
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet our most lovable treasure, Sarah Lee! Sarah Lee is the most affectionate pup. She LOVES everyone she meets! Perfect..." Learn more

Jean ValJean

• Name: Jean ValJean
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Border Collie Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "You?re going to be in trouble once you meet our boy as he will melt your heart right away! Jean..." Learn more

Cossette

• Name: Cossette
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Border Collie Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I am Cossette! I am one of the sweetest and most gentle little gal you will ever meet! I..." Learn more

Sand

• Name: Sand
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Border Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Sand is our shining star as she is our most affectionate pup! She LOVES everyone she meets! Perfect with all..." Learn more

Beach

• Name: Beach
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Border Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I?m Beach! I am one of the sweetest and most gentle little gal you will ever meet! I get..." Learn more

Paddington

• Name: Paddington
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Our boy, Paddington, is the sweetest boy you will ever find. He is: House trained. Great with kids. Paddington is..." Learn more

Velvet (aka Ginger)

• Name: Velvet (aka Ginger)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet, Velvet (aka Ginger)! Our girl is perfect in every way! She is: House trained. Crate trained. A very responsible..." Learn more

Jazmine

• Name: Jazmine
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Standard Poodle Mix
• Description: "Jazmine (aka Bunny) is a year old labradoodle. If you don't like doggy kisses and hugs, then this isn't the..." Learn more

Holly

• Name: Holly
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie Beagle Mix
• Description: "Hi, I'm Holly, and I'm in search of the perfect new home. I came up to my foster Moms in..." Learn more

Saydie

• Name: Saydie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Saydie is what we would call a "Dream Boat. She is everything you'd want in a canine companion. Saydie came..." Learn more

Prince

• Name: Prince
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Our adoption process typically takes from one to two weeks. When you find an animal you are interested in, we..." Learn more

Shandy

• Name: Shandy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Hi! I'm Shandy! I am a female 10 week, 9 pound mixed breed of "your guess is as good as..." Learn more

Halo

• Name: Halo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "This sweet girl was dumped down south and came to us almost a month ago with severe mange. This mange..." Learn more

Rori

• Name: Rori
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Rori is a very sweet and playful 1 year old Heeler/Lab Mix. She is spayed, heartworm negative, and current on..." Learn more

Marlo

• Name: Marlo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Terrier Saint Bernard Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Marlo is a sweet and silly 10-month-old Terrier Mix. She is very friendly, happy to meet new people, and does..." Learn more

Bonnie

• Name: Bonnie
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Boneyard Animal Rescue, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Poodle
• Description: "Meet Bonnie. She is a poodle/terrier mix, 7 yrs old and tiny girl at 9lbs 8 oz. Found as a..." Learn more

Higgins

• Name: Higgins
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Higgins is a sweet kitty that was from a shelter where he lived in a cage for almost his whole...." Learn more

Toothless

• Name: Toothless
• Species: Cat
• Location: Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Toothless was surrendered by his owner's when he suddenly became rear paralyzed and they felt they could no longer care..." Learn more

Poe

• Name: Poe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Poe is an adorable shepherd mix who was born in December of 2021. He is still a young puppy and..." Learn more

Jaq

• Name: Jaq
• Species: Cat
• Location: Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, Manhattan, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Jaq is such a love bug! Do you have a lap? He will find it and purr as he snuggles..." Learn more

Huey

• Name: Huey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, Manhattan, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi, I'm Huey. My foster mom says I'm more independent then my brothers, but I like to cuddle when I'm..." Learn more

Dewey

• Name: Dewey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, Manhattan, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Dewey says hi :) He's a little shy at first, but once he warms up he'll follow you around for..." Learn more

Faith

• Name: Faith
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Faith is a beautiful 2 year old, 42lb Australian Shepherd. She is shy and submissive, but with patience and love,..." Learn more

Blossom

• Name: Blossom
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd
• Description: "Blossom is an adorable and shy 5 month old Australian Shepherd pup. She?s a super cute and fluffy girl. She..." Learn more

Wendell

• Name: Wendell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shiba Inu
• Description: "Hi- I?m Wendell! I?m a 5 month old Shiba Inu. I came to Wags as a breeder release- which means..." Learn more

Wyatt

• Name: Wyatt
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shiba Inu
• Description: "Hi- I?m Wyatt! I?m a 5 month old Shiba Inu. I came to Wags as a breeder release- which means..." Learn more

Mercy

• Name: Mercy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Mercy is an adorable and shy 6 month old Australian Shepherd pup. She?s a super cute and quiet girl. She..." Learn more

Hulk

• Name: Hulk
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Black Widow

• Name: Black Widow
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Elvira

• Name: Elvira
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Lily Munster

• Name: Lily Munster
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Morticia

• Name: Morticia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Cleveland

• Name: Cleveland
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Cleveland is an absolute stud of a cat! He was found roaming outside, but was friendly enough from the get-go..." Learn more

Octavia

• Name: Octavia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "It's difficult to capture Octavia's sheer cuteness in pictures! It's also impossible to get a sense of how tiny she..." Learn more

Ahab

• Name: Ahab
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Learn more

Zander

• Name: Zander
• Species: Dog
• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Plainfield, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Zander, a 10+ month old (young) Shepherd /Hound mix who is an absolute sweetheart! He weighs around 38 lbs..." Learn more

Ruby

• Name: Ruby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Ruby! ? Boxer/Hound/mixed breed Pup Female 6 months old Spayed Microchipped Up to date on shots Fecal negative Heartworm..." Learn more

Hazel

• Name: Hazel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Find A Home Pet Rescue Inc, Naperville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hazel was given up by her owners because she was threatened to be killed by a neighbor for wandering into..." Learn more

Luther

• Name: Luther
• Species: Dog
• Location: Find A Home Pet Rescue Inc, Naperville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "My name is Luther! I am a 9 month old Chocolate Lab, and I am looking for my forever home!..." Learn more

Saffron

• Name: Saffron
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Nutmeg

• Name: Nutmeg
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Cayenne

• Name: Cayenne
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Turmeric

• Name: Turmeric
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Eloise

• Name: Eloise
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Rooster

• Name: Rooster
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Barbie & Ginger

• Name: Barbie & Ginger
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Cassy

• Name: Cassy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Little Penny

• Name: Little Penny
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more

Tigress

• Name: Tigress
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, please email catadoptions@nawsus.org. This..." Learn more