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10/14/2026

A gallon of water. A bowling ball. Most bricks. Why are we naming random items? These are all small items that weigh more than our precious little two-year-old Zoe 🤣.

Even with the small limitations of a 6lb body, her personality can fill up an entire room 💕!

Zoe is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. Start petting her head, and she’ll lean right into your hand and give you kisses. Found a fun little toy? Watch Zoe skedaddle around.

Zoe has been hanging out in one of our staff members' offices with other doggos 🐶!

Zoe has IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease), a condition affecting the spine. She has limited mobility in her back legs, but she still ZOOMS around our shelter. Limited activity would be best for her along with keeping her away from stairs. She really tries her best to go potty outside but IVDD can also affect the bladder. Continued veterinary care is recommended!!

She's tiny, sweet, playful, and ready to find someone who will love her as much as she'll love them ❤️. At this point, she may think her name is “aww” with how many times she hears that from our staff 😂.

We love her, and we’re rooting for this precious girl. We’re open from 12 to 7 pm today ❤.

10/13/2026

Tomorrow, October 14th, will be a puppy PAWTY!!!!

📆 Wednesday, October 14th
📍PetSmart - Matteson
🕛 4-6pm
🐶 Rabbit, Birdy, Mouse, Owl, Bull, Squirrel, Piggy, Rat

Eight adorable babies will be looking for their furever homes at PetSmart in Matteson tomorrow from 4 to 6 pm, and we'd love nothing more than to see these sweet faces adopted 🥹.

Visit them tomorrow 💕🐾!
PetSmart Charities

**PLEASE NOTE: Pet attendance is subject to change**

10/12/2026

This is Sonny Chiba. He was hoping you had a moment to talk about your weekend plans.

Don't have anything going on Saturday?

Cool 😎.

Sonny wanted to tell you about Rock & Rescue, happening this Saturday from 2–6 PM in Downtown Homewood! Lassen's Tap, Twisted Q, Copper Still, The 5th Quarter, and Tin Ceiling Tavern will be ROCKIN' alongside our friends at Rock 95.5 Chicago and Klinger🤘🎸!

Sonny says Saturday will be here before you know it, so don't wait until the last minute to make your plans. Get your tickets now and come spend the afternoon supporting a great cause!

Thank you for your time, Sonny 🫡🐶.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/26U3rw?fbclid=IwY2xjawU6Eo5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUNMRk1QRXZ5cEVmU2ZXV3JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewGY5e6DsmP5XjAw0jaJLxklydfiovQng6lp4U6F_v-fJY8tL12ZfpKmJMqI_aem_MQkkklk063-zP1YQPVMC7w&vid=1szb6c

10/12/2026

These adorable faces made us MELT 😭🥺.

Mouse, Rat, Birdy, and Owl are so excited for Wednesday. Why? On Wednesday, October 14th, we're heading to PetSmart in Matteson from 4 to 6 pm, and these four are coming with us to find their furever homes 🏠🐾❤!!

Don't just take our word for it. See how adorable these cuties are in person this Wednesday at PetSmart in Matteson from 4 to 6 pm 😉💕.

10/12/2026

These two beautiful girls were found together and came through our doors together. Now, Snickers and Milky Way are hoping their next adventure leads them to furever homes of their own ❤️!

At just one year old, these Belgian Malinois mixes have plenty of life, energy, and enthusiasm to spare 😂. They're young, active girls ready to take on the world, and they'll need families ready to keep up!

Belgian Malinois are intelligent, driven dogs who need more than a quick walk around the block. Snickers and Milky Way will need plenty of physical exercise, mental stimulation, and continued training to help them become the best dogs they can be 🐶🐾!

These girls have so much potential, but they're looking for adopters who understand their needs and are willing to put in the time and effort to help them thrive.

Want to meet Snickers or Milky Way? They’re both available for adoption! We’re open from 12 to 7 pm today. Stop by and visit 🏠❤!

10/12/2026

Happy 🥹!!!

Do you remember us posting about a shepherd roaming our property that took six days to catch? Ares has been adopted and is beginning his next chapter in a home of his own 💕.

After over 180 days in our care, Misty has been adopted 🥹.

All of these pets deserved homes, and we could talk about them and their stories all day. We're just so happy 😭❤.

We're so thankful to the families who opened their hearts and homes to these pets. We're so thankful for each of you who shared our posts and helped find them homes 💕🐾.

We invite you all to join us in celebration 🥰!!!!

10/11/2026

If you visit our shelter and walk down Beulah's row, there's a good chance she'll hide when you approach her kennel.

She'll retreat as far back as she can and hope you don't notice her.

Beulah is fearful of new people, and that fear has made it difficult for her to find a family. She's been in our care for nearly three months now.

But here's the thing...

The girl who hides from strangers is the SAME girl you see in these pictures 🥹❤️.

Look at her. No hiding. No fear. Just a goofy, happy dog enjoying herself with people she trusts.

Our dog care staff have spent so much time with Beulah that she's learned something incredibly important: when she's with them, she's safe. She can relax, let her personality shine, and just be herself.

And that kind of trust doesn't happen overnight.

It takes time. It takes patience. It takes showing up for her again and again until she starts to believe that you're someone she can count on.

Watching Beulah reach that point with our staff has been so rewarding and heartwarming. We know that same sweet, silly girl is in there, even when new people don't get to see her right away ❤️.

Now, we're hoping to find someone willing to give her the chance to build that same kind of trust in a home of her own.

Beulah is a little over five and a half years old. She's a smart girl and a willing learner who keeps her kennel clean here at the shelter, which suggests she may do well with house training. Because she's fearful of new people, she would do best in a home with children over 13 years old. We also require a meet-and-greet with any dogs in the home to help ensure a good fit.

Beulah doesn't need you to win her trust in a day. She needs you to give her the time to learn that she can trust you ❤️.

We're open from 12 to 5 pm today🐾. Visit our cute furry friends 🥹.

10/11/2026

GOOOOOOD MORNING!!!

Campbell and Chula will be waiting to meet you at PetSmart in Evergreen Park later today from 12 to 3 pm for an adoption event!

Be sure to stop by and visit these cuties 🥹.

PetSmart Charities

10/10/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE!!!🚨

If you want to attend our Purses & Purrs Fashion Show on Sunday, October 18th for a tremendous day of fashion, brunch, mimosas, raffles, silent auctions, and more, this is your LAST CHANCE to get tickets!

After today, ticket sales are CLOSED!!

So get your tickets and join us at Villa Cesare in Schererville!

🎟 https://bit.ly/4iGaofp

10/10/2026

We have another PetSmart adoption event tomorrow at PetSmart in Evergreen Park from 12 to 3 pm!

Precious cuties Campbell and Chula were not adopted today and will be attending this event tomorrow in hopes of finding their furever homes 🥹.

Come out and meet these sweeties!!
PetSmart Charities

Address

21800 Central Avenue
Matteson, IL
60443

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 7pm
Wednesday	12pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 7pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17087557387

Website

http://www.southsuburbanhumane.org/, https://southsuburbanhumane.org/low-cost-vet-clinic, https://southsuburbanhumane.or

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