Oak Lawn Area Pets Who Need A Home: Cats, Dogs & More

If you've been wanting to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your household, start with these Oak Lawn area shelters for a pet you can take home.

Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located within driving distance. If you're on a search for a lovable new friend, consider starting at a local adoption center like Mutts Of The Midway, where Yuengling 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 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.

Coconut and Mocha (Bonded Siblings)

• Name: Coconut and Mocha (Bonded Siblings)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Kitties For Keeps Rescue, Oak Lawn, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Siamese
• Description: "Bonded Siblings: Coconut and Mocha, Siamese Mix Siblings who are approximately 3 months old. Coconut is a female light color..." Learn more

Que

• Name: Que
• Species: Dog
• Location: Traveling Tails Dog Rescue, Palos Heights, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Pug Chihuahua Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I'm Que! I was rescued as a stray in TN. I am a super sweet boy who is neutered,..." Learn more

Zena

• Name: Zena
• Species: Dog
• Location: Traveling Tails Dog Rescue, Palos Heights, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Whippet Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I'm Zena! I'm a beautiful Whippet who was rescued in TN. I'm a sweet girl who is very affectionate...." Learn more

Yuengling

• Name: Yuengling
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mutts Of The Midway, PO Box 388187, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier Mix
• Description: "Yuengling is a playful, happy boy that is looking for a loving home. He made his way up to us..." Learn more

Willa

• Name: Willa
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Husky Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Willa Female 9 weeks Aussie/husky mix Meet..." Learn more

Linus

• Name: Linus
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Linus Male Marvelous mutt 8 weeks old Meet Linus! Linus is an energetic, 8 week, 6lb, male, lab mix. He..." Learn more

Mickey

• Name: Mickey
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Pointer Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Mickey Male 12 weeks 17 lbs Lab/pointer..." Learn more

Laurel

• Name: Laurel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "For interest in this pet please complete the required application from our website. www.hwhanimalrescue.com Laurel Female 11 weeks 17 pounds..." Learn more

Sandy Beach

• Name: Sandy Beach
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please email info@HWHANIMALRESCUE.COM for questions or to see our rules and to download the Required Application www.hwhanimalrescue.com Name: Sandy Beach..." Learn more

Lucy

• Name: Lucy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Lucy Female Marvelous mutt 8 weeks old Hello Kelly O'Toole - would you mind posting our ?Peanuts? crew today? Not..." Learn more

Mack

• Name: Mack
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Mack Male Pit mix 10 weeks old Mack is a 10 week old pit/bulldog mix. He is an adventurous and..." Learn more

Boo & Sully (BONDED PAIR)

• Name: Boo & Sully (BONDED PAIR)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Russian Blue Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "For information or to complete the required application: Visit our website; www.hwhanimalrescue.com On a scale from 1 to adorable, Boo..." Learn more

Clifford

• Name: Clifford
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Clifford Male 8 weeks 5 lbs Shep..." Learn more

Bess

• Name: Bess
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Meet Bess! She is a 10 week..." Learn more

Sarah

• Name: Sarah
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Sarah Female 2 years 30 lbs Shep..." Learn more

Tucker

• Name: Tucker
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Tucker male 8 weeks 11 lbs Lab..." Learn more

KC

• Name: KC
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Yellow Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com KC male 8 weeks 10 lbs Lab..." Learn more

Crew Hudson

• Name: Crew Hudson
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Miniature Pinscher Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Crew Hudson Male 8 weeks 6.5 lbs..." Learn more

Sailor Libby

• Name: Sailor Libby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Half Way Home Animal Rescue, Orland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Beagle Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Please complete our required application that can be found on our website hwhanimalrescue.com Sailor Libby Female 8 weeks 5 lbs..." Learn more

Brook Nala

• Name: Brook Nala
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Oriental Short Hair
• Description: "Nala is very cute. She loves humans and will coat you in endless purrs and tummy rubs Nala is not..." Learn more

Cia Lea

• Name: Cia Lea
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Abyssinian American Shorthair Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Cia Lea is a gorgeous kitty. She combines a white bib with a nose ring and a striped poncho like..." Learn more

Josh

• Name: Josh
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Bengal
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Josh is a handsome friendly boy. His coat markings are amazing. He looks like he is wearing a chipmunk costume...." Learn more

Fin Mermaid

• Name: Fin Mermaid
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Bombay American Shorthair Mix
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Fin is super affectionate and loving. He is quiet and gentle. Likes high places his food and some playtime with..." Learn more

Coral Mermaid

• Name: Coral Mermaid
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bombay American Shorthair Mix
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Coral is a careful and thoughtfull kitty. She doesn't like to rush. Everything needs to be considered But once you..." Learn more

Elsie

• Name: Elsie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Elsie comes from a royal family. She's used to being admired and loved. Other cats are fine as long as..." Learn more

Jazz

• Name: Jazz
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Russian Blue
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Jazz is very smart and learned his foster mom's patterns quickly. He has been exploring all parts of hiss room..." Learn more

Cadillac Babies Jamie

• Name: Cadillac Babies Jamie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bombay Maine Coon Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Cadillac Babies are super sweet and friendly. Jessie is the little tabby that is always first to greet you Jamie..." Learn more

Cadillac Babies Jackie

• Name: Cadillac Babies Jackie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bombay
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Cadillac Babies are super sweet and friendly. Jessie is the little tabby that is always first to greet you Jamie..." Learn more

Jeanne Norma

• Name: Jeanne Norma
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Oriental Short Hair Abyssinian Mix
• Description: "Norma is a stunning girl. Petite and gorgeous with expressive eyes and cute nose. Norma loves to cuddle. She will..." Learn more

Cadillac Babies Jessie

• Name: Cadillac Babies Jessie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bengal
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Cadillac Babies are super sweet and friendly. Jessie is the little tabby that is always first to greet you Jamie..." Learn more

Jeanne Norma pics

• Name: Jeanne Norma pics
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Oriental Short Hair Abyssinian Mix
• Description: "Norma is a stunning girl. Petite and gorgeous with expressive eyes and cute nose. Norma loves to cuddle. She will..." Learn more

Cadillac Babies Jodie

• Name: Cadillac Babies Jodie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Azraels Place, Lyons, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Bombay
• Good With: Cats
• Description: "Cadillac Babies are super sweet and friendly. Jessie is the little tabby that is always first to greet you Jamie..." Learn more

Sasha

• Name: Sasha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Dark Horse Dogs Nfp, La Grange Highlands, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Sasha Age: 2 Gender: Female Weight: 62lbs Breed: Pit Mix Potty Trained: Yes Crate Trained: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes Cat..." Learn more

Penny

• Name: Penny
• Species: Dog
• Location: Dark Horse Dogs Nfp, La Grange Highlands, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Dachshund
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Penny is unusual looking pup. We think she is a dachshund, but she does not have short legs. She might..." Learn more

Mia

• Name: Mia
• Species: Cat
• Location: Catnap From The Heart Inc, 1101 Beach Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Mia is a 1 year old tortie cat filled with love and sass! Mia loves to play fetch, along with..." Learn more

Zest

• Name: Zest
• Species: Cat
• Location: Catnap From The Heart Inc, 1101 Beach Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Zest came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Indiana with three little ones born about one week prior. Zest..." Learn more

Roy

• Name: Roy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Catnap From The Heart Inc, 1101 Beach Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Roy is a sweet boy who loves posing for photos. If you?d like to learn more about Roy or are..." Learn more

Stanley

• Name: Stanley
• Species: Cat
• Location: Catnap From The Heart Inc, 1101 Beach Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Stanley is a mellow boy who can?t wait to find his forever home. If you?d like to learn more about..." Learn more

Maeve

• Name: Maeve
• Species: Cat
• Location: Kitty Empire, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Maeve is a gorgeous light brown patch tabby with patches of orange. We just had to give this "redhead" an..." Learn more

Dotty, Simone, Pee Wee & Speck

• Name: Dotty, Simone, Pee Wee & Speck
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Lionhead
• Description: "Meet Dotty, Speck, Pee Wee & Simone! These four siblings were found orphaned outdoors at about 2 weeks old and..." Learn more

Maisie

• Name: Maisie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Meet Maisie! She's a sweet, playful girl that's dog friendly too! Apply to meet her today!" Learn more

Plum

• Name: Plum
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Meet Plum! She's the sweetest, daintiest, cat in the world! She has these large amazing eyes that look into your..." Learn more

Aurora

• Name: Aurora
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Aurora came to ACL as a transfer from a local open-intake facility so she could have her chance at finding..." Learn more

Martian

• Name: Martian
• Species: Dog
• Location: Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Age:2 years Dog Sociability: yes! Cat Sociability: possible with very slow intros Kid compatibility: dog-savvy all ages Ideal living Situation:..." Learn more

Mae

• Name: Mae
• Species: Dog
• Location: Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue, Lemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Description: "Sweet Mae is a 4 month mixed breed dog who started out living outside a house in Kentucky. She has..." Learn more

Dill Pickle Pizza 913 (bonded w/Rikee)

• Name: Dill Pickle Pizza 913 (bonded w/Rikee)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids
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Rikee 914(bonded w/ Dill Pickle Pizza)

• Name: Rikee 914(bonded w/ Dill Pickle Pizza)
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids
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Brad 1018

• Name: Brad 1018
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
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Otto 1019

• Name: Otto 1019
• Species: Dog
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
• Learn more

Rufus 1029

• Name: Rufus 1029
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids
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Trixie 1028

• Name: Trixie 1028
• Species: Cat
• Location: Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids
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Baby Girlie

• Name: Baby Girlie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Cat Care And Rescue Inc, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Tabby
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Baby Girlie is an 8 week old gorgeous super fluffy patch tabby kitten, she has two adorable siblings, shown below,..." Learn more

Samantha

• Name: Samantha
• Species: Cat
• Location: Cat Care And Rescue Inc, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Samantha is a dilute tortie mom cat. She can be adopted alone or with one of her babys. She is..." Learn more

Simon

• Name: Simon
• Species: Cat
• Location: Cat Care And Rescue Inc, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids and cats
• Description: "Tori is an 8 week old black white female kitten, she has siblings to go home with as a pair,..." Learn more

Leia (In Foster Home)

• Name: Leia (In Foster Home)
• Species: Dog
• Location: P Dot Aw Dot S Peoples Animal Welfare Society, 8301 West 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: "WE ARE OPEN Dear Potential Adopter, Thank you for considering P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park for your future furry family member!..." Learn more