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Pets of the Week: Find your next best friend

Lucy is long-haired orange tabby available Paws Purrs Humane Society.  |  Submitted

Lucy is a long-haired orange tabby available at Paws and Purrs Humane Society. | Submitted

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Updated: March 28, 2013 6:16AM



Puff

Age: 5-1/2 years old

Breed: Pomeranian

Personality: Puff is a cute and playful ball of fun, with a gorgeous white coat and a quirky hobby — he loves to collect things! This little guy will gather his toys, socks, kids’ toys or anything else that will fit in his mouth and hide them in his crate. If you catch him in the act, though, Puff will drop his “treasure” on command. He’s a rather quiet dog, but friendly and welcoming with new people.

Other: A very smart dog, Puff knows the basic commands and is very attentive. He loves learning new things and picks up training quickly. Puff is great with older kids and other dogs. Already housebroken, crate trained, neutered and current on his shots,

Adoption fee: $200, which includes microchipping.

Where to find him: Rover Rescue, 630-897-7454 or www.roverrescue.org

Agnes

Age: 5 years old

Breed: Domestic short-haired gray tabby

Background: She came to ADOPT from Chicago Animal Control in January 2012.

Personality: Agnes is a queen-sized lady with a personality that speaks for itself. Because of her size, she has become arthritic — She needs to lose weight and is on an exercise program here at the shelter. She loves her belly rubs and believe it or not being a plus size does not prevent her from playing a good game of chase.

Adoption fee: $50

Other: All animals at ADOPT are vet checked, spayed or neutered, microchipped and are up to date on age-related vaccines.

Where to find her: Contact ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.

Mike

Age: 3-1/2 years old

Breed: Puggle

Background: Mike came to ADOPT in December from Aurora Animal Control.

Personality: Mike is a sweet mild-mannered boy. When he arrived at ADOPT, Mike was found to have a soft tissue sarcoma on his foot. This tumor has been removed, but the area needs to be monitored so that it doesn’t reoccur.

Adoption fee: $250

Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter

Chica

Age: 1-1/2 years

Breed: Chihuahua mix

Background: She was surrendered by her previous owner could no longer afford her.

Personality: Shy but sweet and likes to snuggle and is very playful. Chica needs a quieter home.

Adoption fee: $200

Other: All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.

Where to find her: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road in Naperville, or www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.

Dennis

Age: 6 months old

Breed: Domestic medium hair

Background: Found as a stray with his mom and siblings.

Personality: Shy at first but warms up and loves to play with toys and lasers. Loves to be petted. Will need someone cat-savvy and patient.

Adoption fee: $50

Other: All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.

Where to find this pet: Naperville Area Humane Society

Lucy

Age: 5 years old

Breed: Medium-haired orange tabby

Background: Lucy and her siblings came to foster care when they were about 8 weeks old. Lucy and her brother Bo were adopted as kittens, but were returned to about a year later, due to circumstances beyond their families’ control.

Personality: Lucy is a bit shy, but very affectionate when she gets to know you. Lucy would like to go to her new home with Bo, but would be OK alone.

Adoption fee: $100

Other: Spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccines

Where to find this pet: Paws and Purrs Humane Society, call 630-897-8738, or go online at www.pawsandpurrs.org.

Fritz

Age: 7 to 8 months old

Breed: Lab mix

Personality: He is a very lovable and playful. He is good with other dogs and kids, but he needs a fenced in yard.

Other: He is current on all shots, and was scheduled to be neutered on Feb. 25. Fritz is young and needs training; however, he is house broken.

Where to find him: Pet HAVEN, 630-554-2190.

Dandelion (Dandy)

Age: 1 year old

Breed: Shepherd/Pharaoh hound mix

Background: Dandy’s owners had to move and could not have any pets in their new home.

Personality: Dandy has been raised with dogs, cats and children. She is good with everyone she meets!

Other: She is housetrained and has wonderful indoor manners. She is crate trained, but doesn’t need to be in one. Dandy can jump a 4-foot fence, so either a 6-foot fence or a family who goes for walks and the dog park would be best. Dandy is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations and monthly preventative.

Adoption fee: $200

Where to find the pet: Visit www.helpinganimals.org or call 8773642286





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