Shelters Overflow With Animals as Kittens Fill Cages
Shelters report record kitten and puppy influx in spring and early summer. Veterinarians and shelter officials in Matteson Chicago Heights and Lockport say many litters result from unspayed cats and impulse dog purchases. Foster care and adoption are urged as staff note nurseries full of young cats and dogs awaiting homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth Wajda
Lincolnway Hospital
Matteson
South Side Humane Society
Chicago Heights
Jan Sajovic
South Suburban Humane Society
Sajovic
Animal Welfare League
Chicago Ridge
Lisa Finnern
The
League
TLC Animal Shelter
Lockport
Dennis Carter
Carter
Area shelters offer pet adoption hours and fees
The notice lists multiple shelters with contact details and adoption fees. Animal Welfare League charges cats and kittens 30 dollars and dogs 125 dollars with a 50 dollar rebate after spaying or neutering. PAWS sets cats 50, mixed breeds 60, pure breeds 60, dogs 60. South Side Humane Society lists cats 40 and dogs 55. South Suburban Humane Society and TLC provide varied rates and spay neuter rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
South Suburban Humane Society
Sajovic
Barb Wiersma
Peoples’ Animal Wel
Animal Welfare League
Southwest Highway
Go Ridge
PAWS
191St St
Tinley Park
South Side Humane Society
Lincolnway Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Matteson
West End Ave
Chicago Heights
TLC
West 151St St
Lockport
Passport to Adventure Program promotes local history sites
A new Passport to Adventure booklet highlights over 100 South Suburban historical sites in Illinois. Free passport stamps at locations like Homewood Public Library and Oak Lawn Park District earn a certificate after five stamps, encouraging families and youths to explore Lake Katherine, Spertas Museum, Willow Springs sites, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Katherine
Palos Heights
Little Red School
Willow Springs
Spertas Museum
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
South Suburban Heritage Association
Elaine Egdorf
Homewood Historical Society
Egdorf
Homewood Public Library
Oak Lawn Park District
South Holland Public Library
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Phil Faso
Barbara V. Dargis
Participat
Ing
Warren Skalski
Brandon Basil
Homewood
Megan Whalen
Richton Park
Dorband
Elaine Eggdorf
Historical Society
Dick Knuth
Historical Society Watch
Eagle Cleaners
Matteson, Il
Crawford
Glaeser Park
Sauk Trail
Rockingham
Parks & Recreation Dept
Cellular One
Orland
Elgin
Acieon & Rt
Ilae
Naperville Palatine Schaumburg
Schaumburg
Woodfield Mall
Wood Dale
Alpha Communications
Illinois
Star
Starnewspapers.com
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