Joliet Area Adoptable Pets: Meet Fiona & More

If you?re looking to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, look no further than these Joliet area shelters for a pet to adopt.

Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many are located within driving distance. If you're on a search for your new four-legged companion, consider starting at a local adoption agency like Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, where Bessie 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.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We compile a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog or cat person, there are several great options available.

Click on any listing for more information 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.

Dallas (Preferred to be bonded with Jazzy)

• Name: Dallas (Preferred to be bonded with Jazzy)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Pointer Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "About our SUPER lovable Dallas! -Quiet never makes a noise unless you get her riled up or if she's really..." Learn more

Fiona

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

Jazzy (Preferred to be bonded with Dallas)

• Name: Jazzy (Preferred to be bonded with Dallas)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Plott Hound Cattle Dog Mix
• Description: "About our SUPER affectionate girl, Jazzy! -Protective, great little guard dog, a great barking alarm system as well as very..." Learn more

Dobby

• Name: Dobby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Dobby, a BIG bundle of love who gets along with everyone he meets! This handsome boy has an abundance..." Learn more

Bessie

• Name: Bessie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Plott Hound
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet our super love bug, Bessie! Our sweet girl loves nothing more than to cuddle up with her humans and..." Learn more

Kate

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

Ella

• Name: Ella
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Introducing our sweet Ella, a petite domestic shorthair that was transferred to our facility due to a tragic event. Ella..." Learn more

Nyms

• Name: Nyms
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Meet chonky Nyms! He is a 2 year old cat that was brought to us as a stray to hold..." Learn more

Tillie

• Name: Tillie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet our sweet Tillie. She is an 8 year old cat ready to once again find a home. She was..." Learn more

Steve

• Name: Steve
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Dachshund Cockapoo Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Litter of 5 available Mom is a small dachshund -cocker mix Dad is unknown ??????" Learn more

Tango

• Name: Tango
• Species: Cat
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Tango is our sweet little friend who had a rough start. We are so glad she got to us when..." Learn more

Petey

• Name: Petey
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Poodle
• Description: "This senior guy is Petey! He is a roughly 10-year-old poodle mix. He does have impaired hearing and vision. It..." Learn more

Chandler

• Name: Chandler
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Meet Chandler- a 2 year old blonde lab mix! This guy is the perfect friend! He does well with other..." Learn more

Banjo

• Name: Banjo
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Banjo is a 1yr., male, 40#, ACD. Classic good looks, friendly. Likes people and other dogs. Nice manners. Adoption fee..." Learn more

Annie

• Name: Annie
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Annie is a 6 mon. Fem. 20#, ACD. She is a great puppy. Smart, pretty, playful. Loves people, likes other..." Learn more

Darcy

• Name: Darcy
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Darcy is a 6 mon. Fem. 20#, ACD. She is a great puppy. Smart, pretty, playful. Loves people, likes other..." Learn more

Copper

• Name: Copper
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Cattle Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Copper is a 4 yr. male, 40#, Lab/ACD. His owner died, and the family couldn't take care of him. He..." Learn more

Sid

• Name: Sid
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Sid is a 35#, male, 1 yr., ACD mix. Active, fun, happy guy. Looking for an active family home. He's..." Learn more

Ice

• Name: Ice
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Florida White
• Description: "CURTESY POST Location Glenwood IL at Glenwood Village Pet Hospital Contact Sarah at 708-758-2400 Ice, Ice Baby....do,do,do,doda, do,do, Ice, Ice..." Learn more

Eowyn

• Name: Eowyn
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Eowyn! This little lady had a litter of kittens at a very young age. Not only did she take..." Learn more

Kaleesi

• Name: Kaleesi
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Dachshund Mix
• Description: "This adorable girl came to us after her previous family couldn't care for her anymore. So far we know she..." Learn more

Armin

• Name: Armin
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Mama Armin came to SAYv as a kitten that had been attacked by a dog (we think). Her paw was..." Learn more

Street

• Name: Street
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Street is a very sweet 6 month old girl that recently joined the SayV Family. She was originally found as..." Learn more

Austin

• Name: Austin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Basset Hound Beagle Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Austin! Mixed breed Male Age: estimated 10 months Weight: 22.8lbs Neutered Microchipped Dewormed Up to date on shots Good..." Learn more

Jax

• Name: Jax
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Jax! Mixed breed Male Age: estimated 3 years old Weight: 25-30lbs Neutered Microchipped Dewormed Up to date on shots..." Learn more

Addison

• Name: Addison
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feral Fixers Nfp, Minooka, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Addison is a very sweet and affectionate 3 month old black kitten girl. While she very much enjoys the companionship..." Learn more

Adrian

• Name: Adrian
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feral Fixers Nfp, Minooka, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Adrian is a playful, energetic, outgoing and social 3 month old kitten boy. He has a soft, sleek black coat..." Learn more

Lilah

• Name: Lilah
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Lilah will take some extra time to settle in and needs a patient family with previous cat experience. She prefers..." Learn more

Shadow

• Name: Shadow
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Shadow is a super friendly, very nice girl who likes lots of attention and petting. Sadly her owner suddenly passed..." Learn more

Lightning

• Name: Lightning
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Lightning is a super sweet and talkative girl who loves attention and kisses - photos don't do her justice, she..." Learn more

Dinah

• Name: Dinah
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Dinah is very active and curious. Loves head scratches, will jump on you from any closest object to get attention...." Learn more

Morticia

• Name: Morticia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Morticia can be a feisty girl, very active, and curious; she is also extremely shy to start and needs a..." Learn more

Addams

• Name: Addams
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Addams will start out a little reserved in a new environment, but once he is comfortable he is an extremely..." Learn more

Sassy

• Name: Sassy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Sassy is active and fun and sweet and loving. She was okay with other animals in her previous foster home..." Learn more

Diva

• Name: Diva
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Description: "Sweet and sassy - she is a true DIVA! This little lady wants to be around her people, but doesn't..." Learn more

Stormy

• Name: Stormy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Stormy is a very friendly and loving girl, but is also part independent. SUPER sweet and will come to you..." Learn more

Annie

• Name: Annie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Annie is a 13 lb chihuahua mix who is guessed to be about 4 years old. She is a sweet..." Learn more

Hawk

• Name: Hawk
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Hawk. He was with us as a tiny kitten with several siblings, adopted with his brother Ducky (now named..." Learn more

Bear (PKA Ducky)

• Name: Bear (PKA Ducky)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Romeoville Humane Society, PO Box 7052, Romeoville, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Bear. He was in our care as a tiny kitten (formerly named Ducky), adopted and sadly returned to us..." Learn more

Peanut

• Name: Peanut
• Species: Dog
• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Peanut came to the rescue as 1 of a liter of 8. All her siblings are in forever homes so..." Learn more

Cruella (Ella)

• Name: Cruella (Ella)
• Species: Dog
• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Cruella (Ella) has officially joined K9EI. She is much smaller than she appears in the pictures (we are working on..." Learn more

Opal

• Name: Opal
• Species: Dog
• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Opal is a new arrival to the rescue, and she couldn?t be a cuter 4 month old puppy! Opal is..." Learn more

Toby

• Name: Toby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Toby, the supreme sniffer and fun fur friend! Toby is a 17 lb beagle boy who is around 4..." Learn more

Louie

• Name: Louie
• 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: "Meet Louie! If you're looking for a cuddly kitten, Louie is the kitten for you! He loves to be held,..." Learn more

Orion

• Name: Orion
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Shepherd Mix
• Description: "Can you imagine being without a home and family? Lost and confused about what was happening? Welcome to my world...." Learn more

Sailor

• Name: Sailor
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Wiggle butt - check Puppy breath - check Tail wagging as fast as windshield wipers in a downpour - check..." Learn more

Bailee

• Name: Bailee
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Cocker Spaniel
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Oh excuse me could you just scratch my back for a moment? Thank you SO much for stopping and giving..." Learn more

Lyra

• Name: Lyra
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Loyal companion seeking loving family to live her best life outside of the puppy mill. Likes - snuggles, belly rubs..." Learn more

Irwin

• Name: Irwin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
• Description: "G?Day Mate! It?s just me, Irwin, checking in to see what?s up. I?m a 5-6 year old Red Merle Aussie...." Learn more

Bowen

• Name: Bowen
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
• Description: "G?Day Mate! Yep - you probably saw that before if you checked out my friend Irwin?s bio. We came from..." Learn more

Mango

• Name: Mango
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Goldendoodle
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi! I?m Mango! I?m new here and just learning what being a puppy is all about. I?m only 8 months..." Learn more

Apricot

• Name: Apricot
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Goldendoodle
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi! I?m Apricot! I?m new here and just learning what being a puppy is all about. I?m only 8 months..." Learn more

Millie: Blind & Needs Sponsor!

• Name: Millie: Blind & Needs Sponsor!
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pet Profile Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, West Highland White Terrier / Westie Maltese Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Poor Millie was found as a very neglected stray and taken to a shelter and not reclaimed by her owner...." Learn more

Asteroid

• Name: Asteroid
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bobtail Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Description: "Asteroid is a sweet, handsome guy who has quite the unique look about him. Though his crinkled ears and bobbed..." Learn more

Maggie

• Name: Maggie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Maggie is a 9 month old fluffy girl who was found with an injury to her tail. Unfortunately, it was..." Learn more