This is Scooby - He Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League. Cats get Saturday, dogs get Sunday. Scooby's an -year-old Australian Shepherd transfered from Sangamon County Animal Control. He is a happy, older dog in his golden years that would love a home with a family where he can live out his life as a pampered, spoiled pooch. He's housebroken and adores the company of other dogs. Because Scooby is much happier in his foster home, he can be viewed at the Animal Care League by appointment. Call 708-848-8155 to schedule a visit. You can meet Scooby's pals at the ACL's office, 1011 Garfield St. For hours, call 708-848-8155. About this column: Each weekend, we pick a pet that needs a home. If you're …

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This is Ava - She Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League. Cats get Saturday, dogs get Sunday. This is Ava, a 2-year-old pit bull mix. She's an active gal that appeared at the ACL as a stray, so we don't know anything about her background. What we see, though, is a very high energy dog that wants a family willing to teach her some manners and help her burn off that energy. An active home with resilient kids over 5 years old would be best. She'd also benefit from an experienced dog owner who can address her jumping and lack of manners. A few obedience classes and some active play is sure to make Ava a good companion. You can meet Ava and all her friends at the ACL's office, 1011 Garfield St. For …

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This is Toby - He Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League. Cats get Saturday, dogs get Sunday. This is Toby, a 5-year-old domestic short hair. This 5-year old handsome orange and white tabby will melt away any frost or snow in your heart. Toby is quite the charmer and has an all-around amazing personality. When you walk into his adoption suite, he is ready to say a big orange and white “Hello.” With Toby, it's love at first sight. This sweet boy was transferred to ACL from another shelter. Toby never gets bored sitting on any comfy lap and would make the ideal lap cat. Whether you’re sitting at a desk typing or just sitting in any chair, you can bet Toby will be right there. He also enjoys being…

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This is Fluff—He Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League. Hi, my name is Fluff. I'm a 3-year-old  beagle/terrier mix. I'm an affectionate and mannerly guy who came to Oak Park with 41 other dogs rescued from rural Oklahoma. My foster family thinks I'm very well-behaved and a great house dog. I'm excited to see everyone who comes to the door and greet everyone with a happy wag of the tail. I do have a habit of jumping up on people, which is just my way of showing affection, but my foster family is trying to teach me to sit politely instead. I'm still getting used to big city noises (trucks and cars), but I love taking walks now and would love a family who would take me on long strolls. Because I…

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This is Bailey - She Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League. This is Bailey, a 10-year-old Siamese. Bailey is a beautiful Siamese mix cat that was originally adopted from Animal Care League as a kitten but returned when her person moved out of the state. She has very striking blue eyes and a short coat with excellent seal point markings, but the stockier, cobby body type that is usually associated with Persian or Himalayan cats. She would do well as an only pet, but is comfortable in a quiet home with other respectful cats & a dog. She will need to find a home with adults or children over the age of 10. You can meet Bailey and all her pals at the ACL's office, 1011 Garfield St. For hours, call 708…

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This is Macy - She Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League in Oak Park. Cats get Saturdays, dogs are on Sundays. This is Macy, a 3-year-old German Shepherd. She's an affectionate dog that came to the shelter as a stray. She appears to have had little experience in life during her years in the world. Everything seems new to her, and she's nervous at first, but is not skittish. Macy's foster mom reports that Macy has made great strides in her potty training, no accidents in the last two weeks! However, crate training is a must for Macy in her new home until she gets the lay of the land. Macy will need an understanding adopter who will take her to an obedience class or two. With time and a committed…

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This is Princess - She Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League in Oak Park. Cats get Saturdays, dogs are on Sundays. This is Princess, a 3-year-old domestic short hair. This beautiful calico was transferred to ACL from another shelter. When she arrived, she was terrified. It took her quite some time to trust and feel comfortable. Patience and perseverance certainly paid off. Though Princess is shy, she has a very gentle and sweet demeanor. It will take some time for her to adjust to her new home and when she does, you will see how she is quite the love bug. Once Princess feels comfortable, she enjoys long petting sessions to include belly rubs. Princess will require a quiet home with respectful …

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This is Lillie - She Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League in Oak Park. Cats get Saturdays, dogs are on Sundays. My name is Lille, I'm a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog. I'm a cuddly, affectionate and playful pooch who came to Oak Park along with 41 other dogs rescued from Oklahoma. I'm hesitant around new folks, but I'm curious, and I know people are good, especially my foster mom. I love the outdoors and running, playing with my tennis balls or tossing my ring toy. After a long session at play, I just lay back with my Nylabone. I'm almost 100% housebroken. What I hope most for in the world is a family with an active lifestyle who will take me to obedience class and play with me in a big yard. …

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This is Zander - He Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League in Oak Park. Cats get Saturdays, dogs are on Sundays. Hi, my name is Zander, and I'm a 12-year-old domestic short hair. I found my way to the ACL after wandering into a resident's basement. I'm very affectionate and friendly, but I don't enjoy being picked up and carried. But I am definitely willing to jump into any lap for a good petting. Although I'm a shor hair, I have to be brushed a lot so my fur doesn't get matted - it also keeps me nice and handsome. I'm not too good with other cats, so I'll have to be your "one and only kitty." I am okay for families with kids that are older than 10. Now I have a reduced adoption fee during our "…

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This is Benny - He Needs a Home

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Each weekend, Patch will present a cat and a dog available for adoption through the Animal Care League in Oak Park. Cats get Saturdays, dogs are on Sundays. This is Benny, a nine-month-old Laborador Retriever mix. He's a handsome guy with a beautiful white coat. He's been bounced around from foster home to shelter to foster home for most of his 10 months of life, and as a result he lacks a lot of the confidence most dogs have by his age. We're happy that he's thriving in his current foster home and becoming a much-loved temporary family member. He was adopted out and returned once because of excessive vocalization when left alone. However, we've since discovered that Benny adores other dogs and thrives with a canine companion. Therefore, …

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