Pets of the Week: Area shelters offer cats and dogs for adoption
June 26, 2012 11:36PM
Lucinda, 3, is a domestic short-haired cat available at Naperville Area Humane Society
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Updated: July 28, 2012 6:03AM
Lucinda
Age: 3 years
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Background: Surrendered due to previous owner moved
Personality: Affectionate, likes to be petted and playing with toys
Adoption fee: $25 through June 30
Other: All animals at Naperville Area Humane Society 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: Visit Lucinda at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon- to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by at 1620 W. Diehl Road in Naperville or online at www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.
Marlena
Age: 7 years old
Breed: Labrador retriever
Background: Marlena was brought to ADOPT in a shelter transfer from Kentucky.
Personality: Marlena is one of our spectacular seniors. She has a happy-go-lucky temperament and is eager to please.
Adoption fee: $225
Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Bananas
Age: 7-1/2 years old
Breed: Domestic short hair
Background: Owner give him up because of his son’s allergies.
Personality: Bananas is the world’s biggest love bug — all 21 pounds of him!
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 this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Oscar
Age: 8 years old
Breed: Cocker spaniel
Background: Oscar was brought to ADOPT in a shelter transfer from Southern Illinois. Oscar was not well cared for before arriving at ADOPT. He had ear infections that have since been treated. He has been here since May.
Personality: Despite the painful ear infections, Oscar is a sweet and easy-going dog. He’s got a stubby tail that wiggles when he’s happy. He’s well mannered and very calm.
Adoption fee: $200
Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Gracie
Age: 3 years old
Breed: Terrier mix
Background: Shelter transfer due to lack of space
Personality: Gentle, affectionate and shy when there is too much activity. Good with dogs and cats.
Adoption fee: $200
Other: All animals at Naperville Area Humane Society have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have een microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.
Where to find this animal: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, or www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.
Patches
Age: 1-1/2 years old
Breed: Catahoula heeler mix
Personality: He is definitely among the sweetest dogs on the face of the earth – you’ll just melt looking into his big, brown eyes. Patches has a relaxed, laid-back personality and likes nothing better than keeping you company. Very well-mannered, he tends to stay by your side, even off leash and comes readily when called.
Other: Neutered, current on his shots and house trained
Adoption fee: $200 includes microchipping. Where to find him: Rover Rescue, 630-897-7454 or www.roverrescue.org
Eddie
Age: 2 to 3 years old
Breed: Jack Russell mix
Background: Eddie was picked up as a stray in Kendall county.
Personality: Eddie does very well with other dogs and cats. He loves to be outside playing, so he needs a fenced in yard.
Other: He is currant on all shots and has been neutered.
Where to find him: Pet HAVEN, 630-554-2190
Brandy
Age: 3 years old
Breed: Shepherd-heeler mix
Personality: Brandy is a truly sweet-natured girl who enjoys the quiet life. She likes lounging around the house and snoozing in the sun. She gets along great with people of all ages and loves to play with dogs of all sizes, although she responds best when introduced properly to new dogs. Cats are an unknown quantity, but she’s been known to politely ignore them at the vet. However, she is the “great protector” of the backyard and will keep all the squirrels, chipmunks and birds at bay! She adores being brushed, especially if it includes a good belly rub.
Other: She’s still learning some of the finer points of good manners, so she’d be best in a home with older kids or all adults. She is already spayed, housebroken, crate-trained and current on her shots.
Adoption fee: $200 includes microchipping.
Where to find her: Rover Rescue, www.roverrescue.org.
Molly
Age: 4 years old
Breed: Domestic short hair
Background: She was urrendered due to owner allergies
Personality: She is playful, friendly and very social, and good with other cats and possibly with a cat-savvy dog.
Adoption fee: $25 through June 30.
Other: All animals at Naperville Area Humane Society have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have een microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.
Where to find this animal: Naperville Area Humane Society, www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.
