New Pets Available For Adoption In Joliet Area

If you?re looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these Joliet area shelters for a pet you can take home.

Over 6 million pets are given to adoption agencies each year 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. On a search for your new four-legged friend? Consider checking out a local animal shelter like Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, where Otis 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.

With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has rounded up 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. Whether you're a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, 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.

Denim (In Foster)

• Name: Denim (In Foster)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Rottweiler Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet our SUPER love bug, Denim! This sweet boy loves nothing more than to cuddle up with his humans and..." Learn more

Penelope

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

Bonnie

• Name: Bonnie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Corgi
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Bonnie is the sweetest 1-year old corgi mix you?ll ever meet. She loves to make new friends and is great..." Learn more

Otis

• Name: Otis
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mountain Cur
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Otis is a 7-month-old sweet boy who loves to play fetch with his friends in the yard. He loves cuddles..." Learn more

Peaches

• Name: Peaches
• 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: "Peaches is the most affectionate pup! She LOVES everyone she meets! Perfect with all dogs and especially kids, Peaches aims..." Learn more

Sissy

• Name: Sissy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Corgi
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Sissy, an adorable 1-year-old corgi mix who loves to hang out and relax! She's a bit timid, but once..." Learn more

Pearl Jean

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

Duck

• Name: Duck
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Meet the cutest duckling around. I'm Duck I am 5 months old weighing in at 35lbs and I'm a chocolate..." Learn more

Margarita

• Name: Margarita
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Margarita here, I am an 8-week-old female mix puppy looking for my forever people, could that be you? Momma weighs..." Learn more

Zinfandel

• Name: Zinfandel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Hello, I am Zinfandel, an 8-week-old female mix puppy looking for my forever home. My Momma weighs in at about..." Learn more

Whiskey

• Name: Whiskey
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Whiskey's the name and Lovin is my game. My foster mom calls me precious because I am so sweet and..." Learn more

Budweiser

• Name: Budweiser
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Budweiser is the name, but they also call me, Bud, Buddy, and my favorite of all, my foster momma calls..." Learn more

Ben

• Name: Ben
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "Ben is an 18-month old lab mix. He is a big silly goofy boy who loves to run and play..." Learn more

Pia Colada

• Name: Pia Colada
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "If you like Pina Coladas, you're in luck cause that's my name. I'm a fun-loving girl who's 8 weeks old..." Learn more

Mimosa

• Name: Mimosa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "If a Mimosa in the morning is your drink of choice, then choose me. I love to lay under the..." Learn more

Kahlua

• Name: Kahlua
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Hey there, I'm Kahlua an 8-week-old female mix puppy looking for my forever family. My momma is about 40 lbs...." Learn more

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

• Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "This is Cinnamon Toast Crunch and she is part of the breakfast cereal litter. He is 4-month-old hound mix. He..." Learn more

Fruit Loop

• Name: Fruit Loop
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Fruit Loops is part of the breakfast cereal litter. She is 4-month-old hound mix. She is going to be a..." Learn more

Lucy

• Name: Lucy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Lucy is the mom to the Peanuts gang. She is about 2 years old and appears to be a pittie..." Learn more

Chardonnay

• Name: Chardonnay
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "Chardonnay, people always say is it sweet or bitter? I like to think I'm sweet with a bit of sass...." Learn more

Trix

• Name: Trix
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: "This is Trix and she is part of the breakfast cereal litter. She is 4-month-old hound mix. She is going..." Learn more

Ezell

• Name: Ezell
• 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 Ezell and Evita, a pair of 10 week old kittens ready to find a home. They arrived two weeks..." Learn more

Nefertiti

• Name: Nefertiti
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Meet Nefertiti, a 6 1/2 year old cat ready to find a new home, this time a forever home with..." Learn more

Evita

• Name: Evita
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Meet Ezell and Evita, a pair of 10 week old kittens ready to find a home. They arrived two weeks..." Learn more

Kevin

• Name: Kevin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Kevin is a delight! He was a stray in our area who was never reclaimed. He entered our rescue with..." Learn more

Bella

• Name: Bella
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Shepherd Pomeranian Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Bella was pulled from local animal control where she had been abandoned. She is timid and easily startled- but once..." Learn more

Nacho

• Name: Nacho
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, New Zealand
• Description: "Nacho - 1-2yrs old New Zealand male I?m NACHO average bun. I?m a friendly guy. I?m always ready to eat!..." Learn more

Tom PetMe

• Name: Tom PetMe
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Dutch
• Description: "male Dutch bun Tom Petme: Hey there! I?m a musician who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock..." Learn more

Avril LaGreens

• Name: Avril LaGreens
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hotot
• Description: "Avril LaGreens: Hey you! Enjoy this number 1 top hit by me called.. skHAYter bun Bun was a boy. Bun..." Learn more

Franklin

• Name: Franklin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Rottweiler
• Description: "Franklin is a young rotty that is ready to find his forever home! He is 73lbs of love. Franklin can..." Learn more

Spot

• Name: Spot
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "This just in: Sweet, cuddly dude searching for home with lots of blankets. Spot takes a bit of time to..." Learn more

Morgan

• Name: Morgan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "This is Morgan, she is a pit lab mix that is looking for her forever home! Morgan is just over..." Learn more

Sadie

• Name: Sadie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO Before applying! If you are interested in Sadie the first step is to fill out our..." Learn more

Zucchini (Lewis Center, OH)

• Name: Zucchini (Lewis Center, OH)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Help Save Pets, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Her adoption fee is $399, she has already been spayed, had her first vaccines and microchipped. We do require all..." Learn more

Taurus (Lewis Center, OH)

• Name: Taurus (Lewis Center, OH)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Help Save Pets, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Her adoption fee is $399, she has already been spayed, had her first vaccines and microchipped. We do require all..." Learn more

Gemini (Lewis Center, OH)

• Name: Gemini (Lewis Center, OH)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Help Save Pets, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Her adoption fee is $399, she has already been spayed, had her first vaccines and microchipped. We do require all..." Learn more

Scorpio (Lewis Center, OH)

• Name: Scorpio (Lewis Center, OH)
• Species: Dog
• Location: Help Save Pets, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Her adoption fee is $399, she has already been spayed, had her first vaccines and microchipped. We do require all..." Learn more

Leroy Bear

• Name: Leroy Bear
• Species: Dog
• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "LeRoy was brought to the shelter by a good samaritan who discovered him in his yard. LeRoy was in bad..." Learn more

Lord Hasting

• Name: Lord Hasting
• Species: Dog
• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Pug Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Lord Hasting has joined the rescue! He is 10 years young and weighs in at 21 Ibs. Lord Hasting love..." Learn more

Zara

• Name: Zara
• Species: Cat
• Location: Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, Manhattan, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Manx
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet Zara! She is the true definition of a globe-trotter and came to us all the way from Saudi Arabia!..." Learn more

Leif

• Name: Leif
• 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: "This handsome boy is Leif! Leif is going to be a big long kitty when he grows up as he..." Learn more

Tyr

• Name: Tyr
• 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 Tyr! This sweet little boy is so full of love and heart. He is a snuggle baby who just..." Learn more

Little Bear

• Name: Little Bear
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pomeranian
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet the cutest Little Bear! Little Bear is a teeny senior boy- approximately 10 years old. He came to Wags..." Learn more

Olly - Foster to Adopt

• Name: Olly - Foster to Adopt
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Parson Russell Terrier
• Description: "Welcome lovable Comet to Wags 2 Wishes! Olly is a 4 yr Jack Russell Terrier mix looking for his forever..." Learn more

Billy

• Name: Billy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Weimaraner Chocolate Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Welcome Billy to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Billy is a lovable 12 week old Weimaraner/ Lab mix puppy..." Learn more

Charlie Brown

• Name: Charlie Brown
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
• Description: "Welcome Charlie Brown to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Rusty is a shy 1 yr Chihuahua mix ready to..." Learn more

Tito

• Name: Tito
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
• Description: "Welcome Tito to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield il Tito is a spunky 4 yr old Chihuahua who is ready..." Learn more

Arlo

• Name: Arlo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
• Description: "Welcome Arlo to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Arlo is a gentle 5 month old Pyrenees mix puppy available..." Learn more

Wiggles

• Name: Wiggles
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chiweenie
• Description: "Welcome Wiggles to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield il Harp is a sweet 1 yr old Chiweenie female who is..." Learn more

Rusty

• Name: Rusty
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Weimaraner Chocolate Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Welcome Rusty to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Rusty is a lovable 12 week old Weimaraner/ Lab mix puppy..." Learn more

Rosa

• Name: Rosa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Welcome Rosa to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Rosa is a curious 8 week old Lab mix puppy ready..." Learn more

Harp

• Name: Harp
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chiweenie
• Description: "Welcome Harp to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield il Harp is a sweet 1 yr old Chiweenie female who is..." Learn more

Storm

• Name: Storm
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Rat Terrier Chihuahua Mix
• Description: "Welcome Storm to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Rusty is a fun loving 5 month old Rat Terrier/ Chi..." Learn more

Marcy

• Name: Marcy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "Welcome Marcy to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Marcy is a sweet 2 yr old Chihuahua who is shy..." Learn more

Dozer

• Name: Dozer
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, English Bulldog
• Description: "Welcome Dozer to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Dozer is a 1 1/2 yr old Bully mix ready to..." Learn more