Latest Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption At Joliet Area Shelters

Looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection 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 kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

Millions of pets and other companion animals are taken in each year by adoption facilities nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. Looking to adopt a lovable new four-legged friend? A great place to begin your search is at Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, where Nerssa the dog is waiting patiently, or another local animal shelter. 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 permanent homes.

With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week?s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you?re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family.

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.

Tinkerbell

• Name: Tinkerbell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Dachshund
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Tinkerbell is a very sweet and fun little girl who came into rescue with her sibling. She LOVES running around..." Learn more

Pin

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

Nerssa

• Name: Nerssa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Nerssa is a very sweet and fun little girl who came into our rescue with her siblings. She loves running..." Learn more

Coraline

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

Avisa

• Name: Avisa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet AVISA - so sweet, smart and cute. Our love bug is 4 months old and LOVES everyone & very..." Learn more

Red Hots

• Name: Red Hots
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Boxer Mix
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Meet, Red Hots, a BIG bundle of love who gets along with everyone he meets including kids! This handsome boy..." Learn more

Bronx

• Name: Bronx
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "This is Bronx AKA Mr. B. Bronx had a really rough start as he was hit by a car and..." Learn more

Reddington

• Name: Reddington
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Reddington, a social 1 year old cat looking for a new loving home. This chatty little guy was found..." Learn more

Dooly

• Name: Dooly
• 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: Kids
• Description: "Meet Dooly, a lovable 4 year old cat ready to find a new home. He was originally found as a..." Learn more

Reaper

• Name: Reaper
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Meet Ghost and Reaper, a pair of 12 week old kittens ready to find a new home. They had been..." Learn more

Jack

• Name: Jack
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie Papillon Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Charismatic young man who loves people & to play ball Great with older kids & people" Learn more

Panther

• Name: Panther
• Species: Cat
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Sweet young man Loves people & kids" Learn more

Olive

• Name: Olive
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Guinea Pig
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Sweet , socialized piggie Loves kids & is house trained Cage & accessories come with the adoption" Learn more

Butters

• Name: Butters
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever Carolina Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Sweet , goofy pup that Carries his baby stuffed animal Around & adores kids & people Very sweet , great..." Learn more

Kinicky

• Name: Kinicky
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Carolina Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Loves people & kids Good with other dogs Basic training in previous home Would do best with a active family..." Learn more

Bloom

• Name: Bloom
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever Flat-Coated Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Sweet puppy ( litter of 7 ) Great with people / kids / other pets Will do best in a..." Learn more

Jackson

• Name: Jackson
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsitive Impact Pet Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Cattle Dog Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Very sweet lovable young male Great with kids & people 1 year old & basic training completed in previous home..." Learn more

George

• Name: George
• Species: Cat
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
• Learn more

Andy

• Name: Andy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Poodle
• Description: "Andy is an 8-year-old Poodle Mix. He is a little man weighing 7 lbs. He can be a little timid..." Learn more

Jackson

• Name: Jackson
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grahamville Rescue And Sanctuary, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Dachshund Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Jackson! Jackson is a 12 month old Dachshund and Chiweenie mix who is around 25lbs. This boy has a..." Learn more

Nylah

• Name: Nylah
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grahamville Rescue And Sanctuary, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Jack Russell Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Nylah! Nylah is a 12 month old Australian Cattle Dog and Jack Russell Terrier mix who a very petite..." Learn more

Roscoe

• Name: Roscoe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Grahamville Rescue And Sanctuary, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Roscoe! Roscoe is 5 months old and came to the shelter as a young puppy. Like many of the..." Learn more

Chadwick

• Name: Chadwick
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Chadwick is a 1 yr. male, 40#, ACD/Lab. Active, happy, playful, fun. A little bit of both breeds. Walks well..." Learn more

Marley

• Name: Marley
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Marley is a 2 yr., fem., 35#, ACD. Poor girl has already had 2 litters. Now spayed and ready for..." Learn more

Harper

• Name: Harper
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Harper is a 3 yr., fem., 35#, ACD. She is beautiful, quiet, polite, loving. House and crate trained. Adoption fee..." Learn more

Shiloh

• Name: Shiloh
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Shiloh is a 1yr., male, 50#, Aussie mix. Handsome, smart, quiet, gentle. House and crate trained. Walks nicely on a..." Learn more

Eddie

• Name: Eddie
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "Eddie is a 1 yr., male, 45#, ACD/Catahoula. Great combination. Both smart, agile, trainable breeds. He needs some training. He..." Learn more

Jared Lettuceo

• Name: Jared Lettuceo
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Hotot
• Description: "Jared Lettuceo: Well yes I am into eyeliner?who isn?t?! I?m also into music. I have a rock back called? Thirty..." Learn more

Mitzy

• Name: Mitzy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Husky Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Mitzy is a beautiful 1.5-2 year old doggie that is ready to find her forever home! Mitzy joined the SAYv..." Learn more

Oso

• Name: Oso
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Boneyard Animal Rescue, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Poodle
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Meet OSO (means Bear). He is a 4 yr old Poodle and is a wonderful loving guy! He is great..." Learn more

8 O'clock Charlie

• Name: 8 O'clock Charlie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Lulus Locker Rescue, New Lenox, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "FOSTERED IN: New Lenox, IL 60451 ESTIMATED DOB: 05/2018 COLOR/BREED: Tabby and White Shorthair KIDS: Yes DOGS: Yes CATS: Yes..." Learn more

Sparky

• Name: Sparky
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pet Profile Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Pomeranian Pomsky Mix
• Description: "Sparky is adorable and looking for a great forever home! Sparky lived with a couple in their eighties mostly in..." Learn more

Wendy

• Name: Wendy
• 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
• Learn more

Rusty

• Name: Rusty
• Species: Cat
• Location: Feline Fine Cat Rescue, Homer Glen, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siamese
• Description: "Shy guy Rusty is a 2 year old flame point Siamese mix who is looking for a calm, quiet household..." Learn more

Itto

• Name: Itto
• 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

Nova

• Name: Nova
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, 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

Comet

• Name: Comet
• 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

June Sky

• Name: June Sky
• 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

Galaxy

• Name: Galaxy
• 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

Lorelai

• Name: Lorelai
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, 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

Millie

• Name: Millie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, American Bully
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Introducing Millie! Millie is a 2 year old Bulldog Mix. She is a stocky girl, at about 65lbs! As you..." Learn more

Pearl

• Name: Pearl
• Species: Dog
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Pearl! Pearl is a 6 year old mixed breed, who is on the search for her forever home! She..." Learn more

Heart

• Name: Heart
• Species: Dog
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Bulldog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Heart! She is a 6 month old American Bulldog. Heart is active and playful. She has a lot of..." Learn more

Pac Man

• Name: Pac Man
• 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

Pong

• Name: Pong
• 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

Dig Dug

• Name: Dig Dug
• 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

Wolfgang

• Name: Wolfgang
• 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

Miss Mango

• Name: Miss Mango
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short 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

Danner

• Name: Danner
• 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

Fritz

• Name: Fritz
• 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

Manfred

• Name: Manfred
• 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

Lizzie

• Name: Lizzie
• 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: 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

Casey

• Name: Casey
• 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: 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

Garry Grayson

• Name: Garry Grayson
• Species: Cat
• Location: Naws Humane Society, 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, Mokena, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, 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

Zizi

• Name: Zizi
• 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: 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