Sunday, February 3, 2013
Noodles is a 9-year-old Anatolian shepherd mix seeking a forever home.
Name: Noodles Age: 9 years Sex: Male Breed: Anatolian shepherd mix Good with dogs/cats: Yes, but he doesn't like to share his food toys, so he would do best in a home without any other pets. Good with kids: Yes, but he would do best in a quiet home, so a home without children is preferred. More info: Noodles is housebroken, crate-trained and knows basic obedience commands. He loves long walks, and is very friendly. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Jacob, 3, seeking a forever home after being returned to the shelter by his last family.
Name: Jacob Age: 3 years Sex: Male Breed: Hound mix Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with kids: Yes More info: Jacob was adopted about two months ago from the shelter, but was returned because he still needs to be housebroken. He loves to play with people, dogs and even cats, and has a ton of energy. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sylvester Czopek, who died in 2011 at age 84, left more than $1 million to five no-kill, Chicago-area animal shelters, including the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Sylvester Czopek, who died in 2011 at age 84, left more than $1 million to five no-kill, Chicago-area animal shelters, including the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
A Downers Grove shelter will have extra funds to care for rescued animals this year thanks to a surprise donation from a Lemont man. Sylvester Czopek, 84, died in a Joliet hospice in October 2011. He was a Korean war veteran, and the last of five brothers—all of whom never married. With no living heirs, Czopek set up a trust that directed his $1.5 million estate to five no-kill animal shelters in the Chicago area: Will County Humane Society in Shorewood, the Naperville Area Humane Society, PAWS Chicago Adoption Center, the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge and West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove. The shelters received word of the generous donation in early December, just before the holiday season. Each will receive an equal …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Cueball is a 13-year-old domestic shorthair seeking a forever home.
Name: Cueball Age: 13 years Sex: Male Breed: Domestic shorthair Good with small kids: No Good with dogs: No More info: Cueball arrived at the shelter after 12 years in a home. He was being eaten alive by fleas, causing massive hair loss, scabs, anemia and weight loss. Now he is fully recovered and looking for a new ffamily. He is quiet, friendly and loves to take naps. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Rover is a 2-year-old Weimaraner mix seeking a forever home.
Name: Rover Age: 2 years Sex: Male Breed: Weimaraner mix Good with cats: Unknown Good with dogs: Unknown More info: Rover arrived at the West Suburban Humane Society on Dec. 30 and will be available soon after he settles in at the shelter. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Shelby Jo is a friendly, 3-year-old Brussels Griffon available for adoption through the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
Name: Shelby Jo Age: 3 years Sex: Female Breed: Brussels Griffon mix Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs: Yes (calm ones) More info: Shelby Jo is currently in a foster home while she waits to find her forever home. She is a great lap dog, and loves people. She would do best in a home with kids 12 or older. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Cadabra is a 3-month-old domestic longhair seeking a forever home.
Name: Cadabra Age: 3 months Sex: Male Breed: Domestic longhair mix Good with dogs: N/A More info: Cadabra's sister, Abra, was adopted Friday from the shelter. Cadabra is waiting patiently for his forever home. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Carlos is a 4-year-old purebred chihuahua seeking a forever home.
Name: Carlos Age: 4 years Sex: Male Breed: Purebred chihuahua Good with cats: Unknown Good with dogs: Yes More info: Carlos is currently in a foster home while he waits for his new family. His foster mom said he does great with other dogs, is potty-trained and loves all people. He loves to be carried and snuggled. Carlos would make a great dog for a family with kids, or an older person or couple. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Ballyhoo is a 6-month-old beagle/terrier mix seeking a forever home.
Name: Ballyhoo Age: 6 months Sex: Female Breed: Beagle/Terrier Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Declawed: No More info: Ballyhoo is smart, social and loves to go places, but she can also be a bit of a princess. Shelter volunteers say she is doing well with training and crating. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org.
Suzanne Matthies
11:58 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013
"Quiet, friendly and loves to take naps"....isn't it grossly unfair to jump to the conclusion that Cueball is destructive and incontinent? Maybe WSHS should comment about the validity of this accusation. Cueball will be "behind-the-eight-ball" unless, and until, someone stands up for him. more ›