Latest Pets Up For Adoption At Joliet Area Shelters

Do you want to add a new member to your family? Look no further than these Joliet animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many pets are still looking for their forever home and facilities are still working to fulfill adoptions.

Millions of pets and other companion animals are surrendered to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses.

However, only around half of all these animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals ? some right here in the Joliet area ? are still waiting for their forever homes.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up 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 Anchor, a Plott Hound up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too.

Click on any listing for more information 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.

Anchor

• Name: Anchor
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Plott Hound
• 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! Anchor..." Learn more

Qira

• Name: Qira
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Qira is a 2 year old SUPER adorable little lady ready to find her forever home! Qira loves attention and..." Learn more

Cinderella

• Name: Cinderella
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "This little lady is Cinderella! She is an outgoing girl who loves to play with her HT canine pals and..." Learn more

Bret Michaels

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

Will

• Name: Will
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "This loving sweet young boy is Will. Will is a 9 month medium mix breed weighing about 40 lbs. He..." Learn more

Noah

• Name: Noah
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "WARNING: you are about to be overwhelmed by cuteness! This adorable ball of fluff is Noah. He is a 9-week-old..." Learn more

Carlo

• Name: Carlo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Oscar

• Name: Oscar
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
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Banjo

• Name: Banjo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Hi my name is Banjo. I am about 4, approximately 65-70lbs and I am looking for a home no fault..." Learn more

Louie

• Name: Louie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dachshund
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Jolene

• Name: Jolene
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Standard Poodle Mix
• Description: "Our adoption process typically takes from one to two weeks. When you find an animal you are interested in, we..." Learn more

Josephine

• Name: Josephine
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Josephine is a playful female. She and her brother are inquisitive kittens who are all looking for their forever home...." Learn more

Frank

• Name: Frank
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
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Dusty

• Name: Dusty
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Dusty is a "Happy Go Lucky" 2-year-old boy 65 lbs ready for his forever family. He has been with his..." Learn more

Trig

• Name: Trig
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Trig is a handsome boy who is at best guess a 2-3 year old mixed breed and about 55 lbs...." Learn more

Minnie

• Name: Minnie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Cockapoo Mix
• Description: "Meet Minnie! This little one does not respond to anything other than Cutie and why should she? I mean look..." Learn more

Benny

• Name: Benny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Meet Benny! He is a 1 year old chi mix. Benny loves his people and would like nothing more than..." Learn more

Tunia

• Name: Tunia
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Tunia is a foundling, cruelly dumped in an Indiana Fish and Wildlife Area so this sweet lady just needs some..." Learn more

Tito

• Name: Tito
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Meet our sweet little man Tito! This guy has overcome a lot of adversity and is looking for a calm,..." Learn more

Madison

• Name: Madison
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Meet Madison approximately a 3 year old female terrier mix. She is crate and potty trained. Madison walks well on..." Learn more

Tucker

• Name: Tucker
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Are you tired of looking at countless dating profiles? Bored with the monotony of swiping left or right just to..." Learn more

Flynn

• Name: Flynn
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Hi, I'm Flynn! A 1yr old, neutered male mixed breed pup. My back legs have springs in them so I..." Learn more

Klover

• Name: Klover
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Meet Klover! She is a 2 year old mixed breed who is as sweet as can be! Other than cuddling..." Learn more

Harvey

• Name: Harvey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "This is Harvey and he is a cat with a lot of personality! You could even say he has "cattitude"!..." Learn more

Clove

• Name: Clove
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Hi Everyone... my name is CLOVE I am a 12/14 week mixed girl. I currently weigh about 20lbs. My foster..." Learn more

Saydie

• Name: Saydie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, 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

Elf

• Name: Elf
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Elf is approximately 5 1/2-years-old. He weighs about 75 lbs and looks like he might have some lab mixed in...." Learn more

Foxy

• Name: Foxy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "This little cutie is Foxy. She is currently 12 lbs mixed terrier she is a bundle of fun. She is..." 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

Harlow

• Name: Harlow
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "This sweetie is Harlow, a 3-4 month old mixed terrier. She weighs 12 pounds, crate trained, working very hard on..." Learn more

Isla

• Name: Isla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "ATTENTION CHICHI/SMALL DOG LOVERS Hi! My name is Isla. I am a 5 yr old chihuahua and I weigh 11..." Learn more

Swimmer

• Name: Swimmer
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Meet Swimmer Swimmer is part of the pool pups. Swimmer is about 5 - 6lbs of fun. She walks right..." Learn more

Natalee

• Name: Natalee
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "Meet Natalee, a sweet 10 month old medium haired cat ready to find a new home. She came to us..." Learn more

Eleana

• Name: Eleana
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet beautiful Eleana! She is an 8 year old long haired cat ready to find a new home. She is..." Learn more

Wendie

• Name: Wendie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Wendie is a sweet 1 year old cat ready to find a new home. She came to us as a..." Learn more

Izzi

• Name: Izzi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Izzi is a gorgeous tortoiseshell who is around 1 year old. She was found as a pregnant stray and was..." Learn more

Hoss

• Name: Hoss
• Species: Cat
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hoss is a handsome little kitten who would love a quiet and calm home. He is a bit nervous but..." Learn more

Neely

• Name: Neely
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Neely is a 1 yr. 40#, male, ACD mix. Big Teddy Bear type. Friendly and handsome. Likes people and other..." Learn more

Teddie Joe

• Name: Teddie Joe
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Teddie Joe is a 1 yr., male, 40#, ACD mix. Affectionate, friendly. Likes people and other dogs. Medium level activity...." Learn more

Shiloh

• Name: Shiloh
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Shiloh is a 1 yr., male, 40#, ACD mix. He is smart, friendly, handsome. Likes people and other dogs. Appears..." Learn more

Camie

• Name: Camie
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Camie is a 4 mon. Fem. 15# Terrier mix, and maybe a little ACD. Active, playful, lot's of personality. Loves..." Learn more

Hank

• Name: Hank
• 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: "Hank is a 2 yr. male, 40#, ACD. Handsom for sure. Smart, intelligent, attentive. Loves people, likes other dogs. Crate..." Learn more

Scarlett

• Name: Scarlett
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Scarlet is a 2 yr., fem., 40#, ACD. Friendly, pretty, playful. Crate trained. Appears house trained. Adoption fee $350.00 Apply..." Learn more

Willow

• Name: Willow
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Willow is a 10 mon., fem., 25#, ACD mix. She is house and crate trained. Loves people. Likes toys, other..." Learn more

Finnegan

• Name: Finnegan
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Collie Australian Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Finnegan is a 55#, male, 1 yr. Collie/Aussie. Very handsome boy. Friendly, playful. Appears house trained. Loves people. Likes other..." Learn more

Autumn

• Name: Autumn
• Species: Dog
• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Autumn is a 2-year-old terrier mix weighing 35 pounds and is a total sweetheart. She is always wagging her tail..." Learn more

Fifi and Jacques

• Name: Fifi and Jacques
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, English Spot
• Description: "(6ish months old) Jacques: Bonjour! Good morning! We are Fifi & Jacques! I know what you are thinking?how could such..." Learn more

Fluff

• Name: Fluff
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Fluff! Fluff is a precious kitten that is ready to find her forever home :) She joined the SAYv..." Learn more

Dora

• Name: Dora
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Dora! Dora is a precious kitten that is ready to find her forever home :) She joined the SAYv..." Learn more

Daniella

• Name: Daniella
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Daniella! Daniella is a precious kitten that is ready to find her forever home :) She joined the SAYv..." Learn more

Pattington

• Name: Pattington
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Shepherd Mix
• Description: "Hi there! Meet Pattington, the cutest little Teddy Bear that is looking for his forever family. Our estimate is that..." Learn more

Daniel

• Name: Daniel
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Daniel! Daniel is a precious kitten that is ready to find his forever home :) He joined the SAYv..." Learn more

Lucia

• Name: Lucia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Lucia! This girl is learning to trust, play, and more! Lucia is outgoing, a cuddle bug, and loves to..." Learn more

Gray

• Name: Gray
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Gray! A sweet kitten rescued by Sayv Animal. Due to her previous home Gray is undersocialized, but has have..." Learn more

Kaden

• Name: Kaden
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Kaden is a fun outgoing tabby cat. He loves to hang out with his foster siblings, explore and play with..." Learn more