Name: Hillary Age: 5 Sex: Female Breed: Tri-colored tabby Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: OK with older children Good with dogs: Unknown Declawed: No More info: Hillary is a friendly cat looking for lots of attention in her new home. Fun fact: She was born with two missing toes on her right foot, and one on her left. The deformity doesn't affect her, but it does mean she can't be declawed. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Mr. Nubbs Age: 1 year Sex: Male Breed: Orange tabby Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes  Good with dogs: Unknown Declawed: No More info: Mr. Nubbs gets his name from his short tail—a minor deformity he's had since he was born. He's described by volunteers as sweet and mellow. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Brogan Breed: Beagle mix Age: 1 and a half Sex: Female Personality: Brogan's foster family says she gets along with people and dogs of all sizes, and loves to play. She's low maintenance, but loves toys and chasing squirrels and birds. In foster care, her playmates are Great Danes and a German Shepherd Mix. Although Brogan is much smaller than the other dogs, she holds her own. Brogan is excellent with children and loves to receive attention. She would do best with experienced dog owners who have time to exercise and play. More info: Brogan is spayed and has had her vaccinations. She …

Name: Calia Breed: Labrador/German Shepherd Age: 6 (born September 2005) Sex: Female Personality: Calia is a true family dog—friendly, playful and completely devoted. She was brought to A Caring Place Humane Society in Westmont after her owners had a baby and could no longer care for her. Her foster family says she is extremely well-behaved and loving, and enjoys playing with other dogs. Calia's only fault, according to her foster family, is that she requires a little extra attention every once in a while. More info: Calia is spayed and microchipped, and has had her vaccinations. She is also …

Name: Patrice Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 1 Sex: Female Personality: Patrice is a sweet, friendly cat who would be great in a home with dogs or kids. She has been at the shelter for about seven months, and gets along well with the other cats. More info: Because of her age, Patrice cannot be declawed, according to a volunteer. Another interesting fact: Patrice required surgery after breaking her left, rear leg several months ago. She has completely healed and is doing just fine, volunteers said. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave…

Name: Princess Age: 3 Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Short Hair Personality: Princess is shy, but very sweet, according to shelter volunteers. She would do well in a home with kids, and would likely get along with other dogs. More info: Princess is declawed and has a microchip. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Frosty Sex: Male Age: 8 months Breed: Polish Lowland Sheepdog Neutered? Yes, as of Dec. 23 and was ready for adoption Dec. 30. History: Frosty was left in a metal shed in 100 degree weather without food or water. A rescue in Burr Ridge found out about him and spent four months in court to take him away from his owners. For the past four months, he has been living at the canine shelter. Personality: "When he goes out he has to go around and meet every dog. Love puppies and people. Gets along great with everybody and anything," said Pat Stryszak, founder of Angel 4 Cause Rescue in Burr …

Name: Swirl Sex: Female Age: Adult Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier History: Swirl was previously used as a breeder dog and was brought into a shelter with her six puppies. Personality: "Swirl is a big girl with a big personality," said Pat Stryszak, founder of Angel 4 Cause Rescue in Burr Ridge, who added that Swirl really enjoys playing Fetch. "Her friendly open mouthed smile is contagious and her presence is often requested with volunteer groups." Adoption Requirements: Swirl would be ideally suited for a home with a backyard. How to Adopt: Visit www.angel4causerescue.com and fill …

Name: Cricket Sex: Female Age: 4.5 years Breed: Domestic Short Hair Cricket's very talkative, very sweet and pretty relaxed while still being playful. She's also okay with dogs and children and gets along well with people. For more information on Cricket, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Velvet Sex: Female Age: 7 months Breed: Domestic Short Hair Spayed? Yes Velvet is a loving and playful young cat. She is approved for households with kids 5 and above and is housebroken. Velvet gets along well with other cats and dogs. She is due for rabies shot. Velvet enjoys playing with her toy mouse, but even more, she likes laying in her owner's lap and being pet.  For more information on Velvet, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. or call the society at 630-323-5630.

Name: Buddy Sex: Male Age: 6  Breed: American Bulldog mix Neutered? Yes Buddy is described by Hinsdale Humane Society volunteer Sandra Ryan as "85 pounds of love." He's a gentle, smart and obedient dog who wants only to please his owner, Ryan said. Buddy is housebroken, non-reactive to other animals, and approved for households with kids 10 and up. He's a big dog, but he's good with one 20-minute walk per day.  For more information about Buddy, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. or call the society at 630-323-5630.

Name: Lily Sex: Female Age: 8 months Breed: Tabby Lily is a sweet cat, but incredibly shy. She recently came to the shelter after living in a hoarding situation, so she is still getting used to being around new people. She is neutered but is not declawed. She would do best in a home with other cats, and is fine around older children. For more information on Lily, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Penny Sex: Female Age: 2 years Breed: Redbone Coonhound Penny is a brand new arrival at the West Suburban Humane Society. Her previous owners took her to the vet to get spayed, but the vet refused because Penny is pregnant. A volunteer at the shelter who will be fostering Penny expects her to give birth any day! No word yet on the number of puppies she's carrying, but they will all be available for adoption in about 12 weeks. For more information on Penny and her future puppies, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Molly Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Mix Info: Molly is a 45-pound, 18-month-old, female white and brindle Am Stafford Terrier/Akita-mix looking for a loving home. Molly is a fun and happy dog. She came into the rescue with eight puppies. After another dog mother was shot to death, Molly nursed her seven puppies. Molly is housebroken, crate-trained and knows the command sit. She loves people of all ages including children. She is very healthy, spayed, de-wormed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. Adoption requirements: Her adoption fee of $200 benefits the Angel4Cause …

Name: Donald Age: 3.5 years Sex: Male Spayed/Neutered? No, but shelter will pay for neutering Personality: Donald is a quiet, sweet cat who loves attention. Interesting fact/Quote: Volunteers at the West Suburban Humane Society say Donald reminds them of a bobcat. His personality, however, is more like a teddy bear, they said. For information on how to adopt Donald, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Peony Age: 3 Years Sex: Female Spayed/Neutered? Yes Personality: Peony is a sweet, friendly cat who plays well with other cats and dogs. Shelter volunteers say she loves laps. Additional information: Because Peony is a recent addition to the animal shelter, she is still being evaluated. For information on how to adopt Peony, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Pammi Sex: Female Age: 7 years Breed: Shepherd mix Personality: Pammi is an easygoing dog that gets along well with cats and children. If you want her attention, don't hand her a toy; she's much more interested in human interaction! Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Adia Sex: Female Age: 2 years Personality: Adia is a shy cat, but she has lots of love to give. She gets along well with other cats and children, though humane society volunteers weren't sure how she fared with dogs. They did share one piece of advice: give this cat a window, and she'll be happy forever! Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

View full size     Manage your photos & videos Name: Blackie Age: 8 Gender: Female As you might have gathered, Blackie is a jet-black domestic short hair who was brought to the Hinsdale Humane Society, 22 N. Elm St., on March 27 after her owner could no longer keep her. She’s spayed, house-trained, good with dogs and other cats, and is fully up to date on shots. Blackie’s relaxed and serene in her kennel at the humane society, where she’s known for being a “Personal Assistant.” She’ll try to help her owner out in all sorts of situations. Because of his age, Blackie qualifies for the humane …

Name: Reese Age: 8 Gender: Male Reese is a domestic shorthair who was brought to the Hinsdale Humane Society, 22 N. Elm, on April 2 after his owner could no longer keep him. He loves being petted and he’s very affectionate. He’s constantly rubbing up against the bars of his kennel. Reese is known for being a “Private Investigator,” according to the humane society. He stays out of trouble and loves to survey his surroundings. Because of his age, Reese qualifies for the humane society's "Friends for Life" program. When adults 65 and older choose a pet that's 6 or older, the Hinsdale Humane …