Lost Dog: Can You Reunite This Pet With Her Owner?

OAK FOREST, IL — Cold temperatures and deep snow is tough on humans, and it can be twice as hard on pets who have wandered away from their comfort — and warmth — of their homes. Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control and Frankfort Township Animal Control are helping lost pets reconnect with their owners, and their asking residents around the area and the surrounding communities for help.

Have you seen these dogs and cats? The animals were either found by the agency listed or the owners are looking for them. If have information that could reunite pets with owners, contact the group listed that's handling the case:

• Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control: 708-903-1845 or go to the group's Facebook page for more information.
• Frankfort Animal Control: 815-469-4907, ext. 3712, or go to the agency's Facebook page for more information.

FOUND DOG

Where: Oak Forest

When: Feb. 7

Agency: Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control

This female shih tzu was found by an Oak Forest resident, and she was wearing the coat pictured. If you recognize, please call 708-903-1845 and please share!!!

FOUND DOG

Where: Off Spruce Road in Frankfort

When: Monday, Feb. 12

Agency: Frankfort Township Animal Control

FOUND CAT

Where: Frankfort

When: Jan. 28

Agency: Frankfort Township Animal Control

LOST CAT

Where: Aurbry Hills subdivision in Mokena

When: Feb. 3

Agency: Frankfort Township Animal Control

The cat's owner provided the following information about the lost cat:

"Our 2 yr old cat, Widow got outside last night while my husband was putting weather stripping on the front door. She has all of her claws and has been spayed. … We live in the Aurbry Hills Subdivision in Mokena!! If you see her, please call Roberta at 708-674-8110 or Andy 630-697-9274."

LOST DOG

Where: Near 82nd and 147th Street in Orland Park

When: Feb. 2

Agency: Frankfort Township Animal Control

Have you found a lost dog or cat in Oak Forest or the surrounding communities? Or have you lost your own pet? Email details — where the animal was lost or found, when it happened, contact information — and a photo to Patch editor Joe Vince at joe.vince@patch.com.

Photo via Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control