PAWS, Tinley Park Library Team Up for Dog Adoption Event

A tent will be set up on the library lawn for dogs looking for a home Saturday. Find out the details.

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This Week's Pet: Check Out the Cats and Dogs Still Looking for Homes

Looking for a pet? Take a walk down memory lane at some of the animals up for adoption at PAWS that Patch has featured recently.

For this Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to feature not one pet in Adopt Me! but all the pets that we've featured recently that are still available for adoption at PAWS in Tinley Park. Check out the following videos to see how cute and friendly these animals are. And go to their individual profiles for more information. CATS Squirt: 1-year-old domestic short hair with a stealthy, curious side Snuggles: 7-year-old domestic medium hair cat who enjoys cuddling.  Baby: a playful, affectionate 3-year-old domestic short hair cat with orange, black and white fur. DOGS Angel: 7-year-old German Shepherd mix, with tan and black fur, who has a calm, warm and affectionate demeanor.

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This Week's Pet: Water-Loving Alaskan Husky Mix

Jack is a 4-year-old pup who loves to be outside. He also can't get enough of the garden hose, as shown in the accompanying video.

Jack needs someone he can play with. The 4-year-old, 88-pound Alaskan Husky mix is full of energy—especially when there's a hose or pool within reach. As temperatures soared beyond 90 degrees on Monday, he splashed around outside in any water he could find. He was happy as a lark, despite his thick wintry coat.  Jack very recently found his way to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park, where he was relinquished by his owner. The person said Jack didn't get along well with other animals but volunteers said he's shown no signs of aggression while staying at his hopefully temporary home. He scurries up to newcomers, hungry for a pet, and his golden eyes glisten in the sun.  The American Kennel Club doesn't list the Alaskan Husky as a breed …

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This Week's Pet: A Great Pyrenees-Shepherd Beauty

Meet Shea, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix who wants more than anything to be your best friend. From her softer-than-soft fur to her incredibly endearing face, we know this is a pooch you might not be able to resist.

Shea is everything you could ever want in a dog—or a companion in general. This sweet 2-year-old shepherd-great pyrenees mix is obedient, well tempered and affectionate. She loves to do tricks for an audience, often offering her paw or waiting patiently for a treat. Young Shea is a newcomer to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park. She first arrived March 1 and was transferred from an area animal hospital, where she was dropped off for routine medical exams and then never picked up by her owner, PAWS volunteers said. She would be a great addition for a family, as she behaves wonderfully around children. Her calm demeanor, in part, comes from her grand pyrenees background—they're known for being invaluable companions who are keen workers and …

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Village Proposes Doubling the Dollars it Doles Out to PAWS

Local officials discussed upping the ante last week when it comes to annual contributions it sends to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park.

The village may soon be doubling the money it throws PAWS Animal Shelter each year for helping house its lost and stray pets.  Tinley Park contributes $8,000 annually to the 191st Street shelter in exchange for its help caring for impounded animals which are often picked up by Tinley Park's Animal Control Officer Kim Tessmann. All fees—$25 for the initial impound, plus $11 per day—go straight to the village, Tinley Park Police Cmndr. Steve Vaccaro said last week. But he and others from the Village Board's Public Safety Committee are now proposing that those fees be turned over, instead, to the shelter. They typically accrue to around $8,600 per year.  The proposal came after the shelter requested more kickback last year from the village …

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Carrie Frillman

6:06 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I just spent some time with a resident who is donating her makeup artist services in exchange for people's donations to PAWS. Keep an eye out for more info on this very soon!   more ›

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This Week’s Pet: A Gentle, Cute Jack Russell Terrier

Eddie gets along well with those around him.

Eddie is a 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who was found as a stray and taken to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park. He is gentle, yet still energetic. While he might occasionally bark at his fellow shelter dogs, Eddie can also play safely with his peers. He was brought in on Oct. 1, so not much is known about his past. He seems to wait until he’s outside before going to the bathroom, a sign of being house trained. Contact PAWS Animal Shelter for information on how to adopt Eddie or any other pet. Gabby, and another great cat named Petal are still up for adoption, as is cattle dog mix, Tippy, German shepherd mix, Guinness, and plenty of other great animals.

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This Week's Pet: Urlacher, a Perfect Fit for a Bears Fan

This week, we bring you an adoptable lab mix.

Need a pal to relax with you for Monday night football? We've found him for you in this affectionate 6-year-old labrador mix who loves to explore. Urlacher is a sweet pup who first came to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park on Sept. 4. He's neutered, healthy and ready to find a home to call his own. He's also great with kids and responds to general commands. Heck, maybe you can teach him to run the "I" formation. Hut, hut ... hike! Contact PAWS Animal Shelter for information on how to adopt Urlacher or any other pet. Last week's featured friend, Buddy the beagle was still up for adoption as of Monday. Here are some more pets that were still available Monday. Peruse them. You might just fall in love. Oh, and here are plenty of other great …

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This Weekend: Remember September 11th, Go Green and Adopt a Pet

Green, sports, charitable, pets and patriotic events happening this weekend, Sept. 8-11, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.

Finding a social life doesn't require an ancient chinese compass. Put down your lodestones because all you need is a little help from Patch! Orland Township "Sustainable Saturday" September 10, 8 a.m.-noon | Orland Township Highway Department Take part of Orland Township's "Sustainable Saturday" by donating unwanted electronics to be recycled. Acceptable items include televisions, monitors, computers, copiers, printers, fax machines, VCRs, keyboards, DVD players, microwaves, stereos, phones, speakers, cables, lights, computer parts, game consoles and handheld electronic devices. This is a free event. OASIS 5K Run/Walk September 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bootsma Bookstore Cafe Run or walk to support the visually impaired this Saturday. Watch a…

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This Week's Pet: A Lovable, Sweet-Natured Rottweiler-Chow Mix

It's been a few months since we first met Mischa. Can you give a girl a home?

We first met Mischa, an affectionate Rottweiler-Chow Chow mix, in March. Finding homes for older dogs and cats can be tricky, and Mischa hasn't found the right match yet. Sweet-natured Mischa is 9 years old, and is fully chipped with all her shots and no bite history. She's 97 pounds with a medium smooth coat, droopy ears and a long tail. She's ready to find a home. It could be yours. Contact PAWS of Tinley Park for information on how to adopt Mischa or any other pet. Last week's pet Tippy is also still available. Cuddly, older cat Melissa is still looking for a home, as are plenty of other great animals. 

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This Week’s PAWS Pet: A Kind, Obedient Shepherd Husky

Can you give this unique and pretty pup a home?

Lexi is an adorable, energetic 4-year-old shepherd husky mix, who gets along great with children.    She first came to PAWS Animal Shelter in March. Her brown eyes and big ears give her a bit of a wolf appearance, but she’s much friendlier. Lexi’s coat is bright white and orange-brown, and she responds to basic commands to sit, stay and come. Her preferred environment is indoors, though she does enjoy playing outside, so long as she’s more in a backyard area. Lexi is a little shy, but still playful. To give this kind sweetheart a home, call PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park at 815-464-7298. Other featured pets still looking for a home include Mya, Corona and Murphy.

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