Name: Simba Age: About three weeks Breed: Chihuahua/Rat Terrier Mix Size: Small Background: Nemo is part of a litter of seven pups up for adoption at Angel4Cause Rescue in Burr Ridge. Their mother is a mixed breed of unknown origin who was left behind with heartworm when her owners moved. At this point, the pups are very laid back and are just learning to walk. How to adopt: Please visit the Angel4Cause Rescue website and fill out an application. Please also consider adopting the mother of the pups, who also will need a home after she finishes being treated for heartworm.

Name: Phoebe Age: 4 1/2 years Breed: Pharaoh Hound/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix Personality: Energetic and enjoys running, playing and hunting. She loves to have her belly rubbed, knows how to sit and is currently in dog training. Background Info: In her life, Phoebe has only been in a home for a month Additional Info: Phoebe has had training classes, and all adoption fees from anyone who adopts her will go toward continuing her training with K-9 Guardians since she responded very well to training with them. Angel 4 Cause Rescue where she is currently located says that she walks very …

Name: Cookie Age: 3 years Breed: German Shepherd/Rottweiler Personality: loving Background Info: Cookie's mother was a Rottweiler, and she is one of nine brothers and sisters. Her adopted family had her for three years, but now wants to travel, so are not able to keep her. Additional Information: The rescue that has taken Cookie in says that she is becoming depressed from being in the kennel. How to Adopt: Visit www.angel4causerescue.com and fill out an application form.

Name: Maddi Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 9  Sex: Female Personality: Very friendly, loves having her belly rub, really calm. More info: Good with kids older than 10, good with adults and other cats, but not good with dogs. Likes quiet, calm. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Midnight Breed: Shepherd Mix Age: 7  Sex: Male Personality: Loves, loves, loves tennis balls and playing fetch. Super sweet, well trained, and smart. More info: Had a bit of an allergic reaction and had some hair loss, but the hair is currently growing back! Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Maddi  Age: 9 years  Sex: Female  Personality: Maddi is very sweet. She likes to be brushed and is a definite lap cat.  Special requirements: Maddi should live in a home with older children.  Good with cats? Yes  Good with dogs? No. Maddi was taken to the humane society after her old family got a puppy. She was afraid of the dog.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Zinfandel Age: 5  Sex: Male  Personality: Zinfandel is a talker. He's great with kids; there were a bunch of kids in his old home, including a toddler who carried him around. He likes to be held like a baby.  Good with cats? Yes Good with dogs? No  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Simba Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Age: 9 months Sex: Male Looking for a sweet, obedient pup? Simba still requires some housebreaking, but he is crate trained and walks exceptionally well on his leash. While he gets along with some dogs, he is not a cat dog! Simba is also fine with children over 10 years of age. Find a video of Simba on the WSHS website. Volunteers recommend his new owner has knowledge of the breed, and previous experience with adult dogs. More info: Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Mischa Breed: Orange Tabby Age: 6 months Sex: Female A vet had to remove Mischa's eye after she developed glaucoma. Mischa is energetic, playful, and affectionate! She especially loves ball toys. While she plays well with other cats and children, volunteers have yet to determine how she interacts with dogs. Mischa is neutered but not declawed. More info: Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Numa Breed: Siamese Age: 1-and-a-half  Sex: Female Looking for a pet that's interested in your day-to-day activities? Numa may be for you. The young cat has a "personal assistant" personality, according to the Hinsdale Humane Society. Numa loves getting her own attention, too, and responds well to TLC and affection. (Who doesn't?) She's approved for placement with young children and could be good with other cats and dogs. More info: Numa has a $150 adoption fee. To get more information about how you can take her home, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. in Hinsdale, or …

Name: M.J. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 5  Sex: Female M.J. was one of two cats found abandoned in a foreclosed home. She stayed with the person who found her for two months before coming to the Hinsdale Humane Society. M.J. is quiet and well behaved; she is little shy at first but loves attention and will warm up to anyone who gives it to her. An ideal home for M.J. is a quieter one with kids age 5 and up. She is good with other cats. More info: M.J. has a $100 adoption fee. To get more information about how you can take her home, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. in …

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: 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: Carol Sex: Female Age: 2 years Breed: Terrier mix Carol's a little shy and initially reserved around new people but she warms up quickly, and her ideal owner is an adult who is quiet, gentle and patient. Carol must also live with another friendly dog, and needs a fenced in yard. For more information on Carol, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Justin Sex: Male Age: 2 years Breed: Beagle mix Justin's a little bit bow-legged, but it's really hard to tell, and he loves other dogs. Justin's also a little shy initially as he's never had a home, but he's super sweet and is good with other dogs and children. For more information on Justin, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Fargo  Age: 8 years  Gender: Male  Okay with other dogs, children: Yes  Okay with cats: No  Personality: Fargo likes to run and play. He also likes hugs. He's a well-rounded dog. Like other beagles, Fargo will chase cats. Those interested in adopting Fargo should not live in an apartment, condo or townhouse.  Interested? For more information, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Rich  Gender: Male Age: 8 months  Breed: Orange tabby  Okay with cats/kids: Yes  Okay with dogs: TBD  Declawed? No Personality: Rich is very friendly and sweet. He also likes ice cubes in his water dish. He would love a home with one or two other cats.  Interested? For more information, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Patrice  Age: 1 year  Gender: Female  Okay with other cats/dogs/children? Yes  Declawed: No  Personality: She's great with little kids. She has a little diva in her -- she likes to be in charge and expects to be treated well. If you do, she'll reward you with her affection. Patrice had a broken leg when she came to shelter about six months ago. She's all healed now and has no lasting effects.  Interested? For more information, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Nala Sex: Female Age: 6 months Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Former owners brought in puppy Nala, with her brother, Simba, and sister, Sarabi, about two months ago when they were unable to find homes for the dogs. Nala and Simba are still looking for loving families! Staff has been working with Nala on her basic obedience commands, though she still needs to be house broken.  Nala gets along great with other dogs and children, but not cats. Humane Society staff recommend an experienced dog owner with knowledge of the breed and its behaviors. For more information on Nala (or Simba…

Name: Mica Sex: Male Age: 6 months Breed: white and gray domestic short hair This fiesty feline loves being engaged. Mica may squirm a little when you first hold him, but pull out a toy (or a feather) and his attention is all yours! Mica gets along well with other cats and children, but Humane Society staff aren't sure how well he'll respond to dogs. For more information on Mica, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.