See Latest Pets Available For Adoption In The Joliet Area

Want to add a new member to your family and have a positive impact on the Joliet community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Many shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in their forever home.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in Illinois — and many are located in your area. On a search for your new fur child? Consider starting at a local facility like Joliet Township Animal Control Center, where Chelsee the cat 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 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.

Ale

• Name: Ale
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Vizsla Mixed Breed Mix
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Ginger

• Name: Ginger
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Vizsla Mixed Breed Mix
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Anaheim

• Name: Anaheim
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
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Oakland

• Name: Oakland
• Species: Dog
• Location: Paws Up 4 Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
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Chelsee

• Name: Chelsee
• 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: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet Chelsee and Capri, 8 week old kittens ready to find a new home. They came in with their sister..." Learn more

Melon

• Name: Melon
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Meet Melon, a handsome and loving 1 year old cat ready to find a new home. He came to us..." Learn more

Capri

• Name: Capri
• 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: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet Chelsee and Capri, 8 week old kittens ready to find a new home. They came in with their sister..." Learn more

Mariam

• Name: Mariam
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet our newest family ready to find new homes! Majesty and her two kittens were recently surrendered to us so..." Learn more

Maxie

• Name: Maxie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet our newest family ready to find new homes! Majesty and her two kittens were recently surrendered to us so..." Learn more

Erden

• Name: Erden
• 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: Kids and cats
• Description: "Meet Erden, a very outgoing 10 week old kitten. He came to us as a stray and immediately let his..." Learn more

Zest

• Name: Zest
• 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 Zest, an 8 week old kitten ready to find a new home. He has quite the story to tell..." Learn more

Tilin

• Name: Tilin
• 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 and cats
• Description: "This exotic looking boy is Tilin. He is a 1 1/2 year old cat ready to find a new home...." Learn more

Maxie

• Name: Maxie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Majesty and her two kittens were recently surrendered to us so we could help find them a new family. Majesty..." Learn more

Benny

• Name: Benny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
• Description: "The Sandlot Litter! Benny-male 9-week-old, Terrier Mix. These pups are super cute and ready for their forever home! They will..." Learn more

Smalls

• Name: Smalls
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Description: "The Sandlot Litter! Smalls-female 9-week-old, Terrier Mix. These pups are super cute and ready for their forever home! They will..." Learn more

Squints

• Name: Squints
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
• Description: "The Sandlot Litter! Squints-male 9-week-old, Terrier Mix. These pups are super cute and ready for their forever home! They will..." Learn more

Bertram

• Name: Bertram
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
• Description: "The Sandlot Litter! Bertram-Male 9-week-old, Terrier Mix. These pups are super cute and ready for their forever home! They will..." Learn more

Ham

• Name: Ham
• Species: Dog
• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier
• Description: "The Sandlot Litter! Ham-female 9-week-old, Terrier Mix. These pups are super cute and ready for their forever home! They will..." Learn more

Drago

• Name: Drago
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Drago is a 3 yr., male, 60#, Grt. Pyrenees mix. He is a little shy, but wants to be loved...." Learn more

Kelly

• Name: Kelly
• 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: "Kelly is a 1yr yr. Fem., 30#, ACD. This spicy red Heeler is ready for fun. Small but mighty. House..." Learn more

Jet

• Name: Jet
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Jet is a 2 yr. Male, 45#, BC. He's a typical BC. Happy, active, fun, affectionate, boy. Get ready for..." Learn more

Chapo

• Name: Chapo
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Chapo is a 1yr., male, 45#, Smooth Coat BC. He's active, attentive, smart, playful. Loves people, likes other dogs. He..." Learn more

Nova

• Name: Nova
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Nova is a 4 mon. Fem., 40#, Grt. Pyrenees. She is already learning to guard her flock at the fosters..." Learn more

Maverick

• Name: Maverick
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Maverick is 3yr., 70#, male, GSD. Very handsome fellow. Walks well on a leash. Loves people. Likes other dogs. Appears..." Learn more

Chesny

• Name: Chesny
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Border Collie
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Chesny is a 2 yr., male, 60#, BC mix. He's a big, sweet, a little shy, teddy bear. He walks..." Learn more

Andre

• Name: Andre
• Species: Dog
• Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Joliet, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Andre is a male, 65#, 5 mon. Grt. Pyrenees mix. This big puppy is so sweet. Loves people, likes kids...." Learn more

Beetlejuice

• Name: Beetlejuice
• Species: Cat
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "You?ll be wanting to say this little one?s name 3 times! This is Beetlejuice, he is a fun, sweet, smart,..." Learn more

Stu

• Name: Stu
• Species: Cat
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Hi I?m Stu, the Stu Man, Cow Cow, Love (the last 2 are embarrassing names my foster mom calls me!)..." Learn more

Molecule

• Name: Molecule
• Species: Cat
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: ""I have lived much of my life among molecules. They are good company." - George Wald George had it right,..." Learn more

Saki

• Name: Saki
• Species: Cat
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Saki is a dainty little lady. She is a sweet lovable girl, a fun balance of playful and calm for..." Learn more

Fresco

• Name: Fresco
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
• Description: "Hello hello! I?m a 4 year old male Chihuahua looking for my furever family to pamper me and keep me..." Learn more

Francisco

• Name: Francisco
• Species: Dog
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Rat Terrier Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Do you ever see a dog and say, ?Wow! You would make a great cuddle buddy?? Well, that?s how I..." Learn more

Tomago

• Name: Tomago
• Species: Cat
• Location: Wish Upon A Rescue, P.O.Box 356, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Tomago has grown from a somewhat shy boy to an outgoing, playful guy! He does have ?resting sad face? so..." Learn more

Gwyneth Pawltrow

• Name: Gwyneth Pawltrow
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bunny Rabbit
• Description: "Gwyneth Pawltrow: Hi there. I know I?m an actress, but I?m honestly a little shy. But I am a sweet..." Learn more

Maverick and Penny Bunjamin

• Name: Maverick and Penny Bunjamin
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Hop To It Rabbit Rescue, Lockport, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Harlequin Havana Mix
• Description: "And now for a preview of the upcoming movie?Top Bun? Voice over for preview: Maverick and Penny Bunjamin had a..." Learn more

Kellium

• Name: Kellium
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Kellium is incredibly affectionate and talkative! He's a little (big) shadow that will follow you around from room to room..." Learn more

Stegosaurus

• Name: Stegosaurus
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Stegosaurus is a 9 week old male kitten. He is a playful young kitten looking for his forever home. Kittens..." Learn more

Keeley

• Name: Keeley
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Keeley is an outgoing little lady. She loves to play and has been comfortable around her bigger foster siblings (cats..." Learn more

Brontosaurus

• Name: Brontosaurus
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Brontosaurus is a 9 week old male kitten. He is a playful young kitten looking for his forever home. Kittens..." Learn more

Alice

• Name: Alice
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Description: "This is Alice and she's ready to find her forever family! Alice and the five other Brady Bunch littermates joined..." Learn more

Greg

• Name: Greg
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Description: "This is Greg and he's ready to find his forever family! Greg and the five other Brady Bunch littermates joined..." Learn more

Dorothy

• Name: Dorothy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Dorothy is available for foster to adopt at https://www.sayvanimals.org/adopt" Learn more

Blanche

• Name: Blanche
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Blanche is available for foster to adopt at https://www.sayvanimals.org/adopt" Learn more

Rose

• Name: Rose
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Rose is available for foster to adopt at https://www.sayvanimals.org/adopt" Learn more

Bobbie

• Name: Bobbie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Description: "This is Bobby and he's ready to find his forever family! Bobby and the five other Brady Bunch littermates joined..." Learn more

Gordo

• Name: Gordo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Jack

• Name: Jack
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Ankylosaurus

• Name: Ankylosaurus
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Ankylosaurus is a 9 week old female kitten. She is a playful young kitten looking for her forever home. Kittens..." Learn more

Ice

• Name: Ice
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Ice! Ice is a female 2 month old long-haired black and white kitten! She has black spots, and big..." Learn more

Max

• Name: Max
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Meet Max! Max is a male 2 month old short haired grey and white kitten. He is a mommas boy!..." Learn more

Fili

• Name: Fili
• Species: Cat
• Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Plainfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Fili is a sweet and shy little kitten. She loves laying in your arms for belly scratches. She loves to..." Learn more

Ruby

• Name: Ruby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boxer 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

Ryan

• Name: Ryan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Ryan! Great Pyrenees mix Male Estimated 1 year old Weight: 79.8lbs Neutered Microchipped Heart worm negative Dewormed Up to..." Learn more

Timmy

• Name: Timmy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Timmy! Lab/Great Pyrenees mix Male Estimated 1 year old Weight: 58.0lbs Neutered Microchipped Heart worm negative Fecal negative Up..." Learn more

Scout

• Name: Scout
• Species: Dog
• Location: Have A Heart Dog Rescue And Adoption, Elwood, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Schnauzer Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Scout! Schanuzer mix Male Estimated 1 year old Neutered Microchipped Heart worm negative Fecal negative Up to date on..." Learn more