You've heard of a people person? Fiona is a people dog looking for a new home. The 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, who currently is staying at PAWS Animal Shelter, is a wonderful dog for someone who is a doesn't already own one. The volunteers at the shelter want to adopt her out to a home without any other pets already present. Fiona has been declawed and has no history of biting, making her great with children. She came to the shelter in February, making her one of the newest residents. Get News Alerts and Facebook Updates From These Patch Sites: Tinley Park newsletter and Tinley…

Since it's beginning, Adopt Me has often featured energetic dogs and playful cats. This week, Patch brings a pair of feline friends who are content with sitting on a lap. Would you like a pet who won't need much attention? Tinkerbell is an orange tabby cat who is 5-6 years old. She gets along without other pets but will probably do best in a home without any other cats, according to the good people at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park. Clyde is a 2-year-old domestic short hair whose favorite thing in the world is a good brushing. Both cats are ready for a new home. Get News Alerts and …

Misha has stayed with PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park for more than a year. She's a lovable boxer who usually can be found hanging out with the people who run the shelter's front counter. Some remodeling work at the animal shelter has put her back in the kennels with the rest of the dogs. But that change of pace hasn't ruined this delightful animal's demeanor. Misha is eight years old, quiet and obedient. She's also adorable, in this editor's humble opinion. Doesn't that sound like a great combination? If your home has room for a couple new additions, you might want to take a look at best …

What's better than a kitten? How about two? A pair of 4-month-old kittens were recently dropped off at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park. Mittens and Spencer are about a week away from being ready for adoption. The wonderful people at the shelter need to arrange for a final shot for the black-haired cats before they can go out to a new home. The cats came to PAWS after the previous owner gave them up due to allergies. Both like to play and, as you might expect for young cats, are energetic. Spencer, especially, likes to chase balls around. Potential adopters don't need to take the pair …

Calm and cuddly. That's the best way to describe Sawyer, a 5-year-old poodle that is ready for adoption at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park Sawyer was rescued from a Ohio puppy mill. This brave pup is missing three toes on his right foot. But the injury doesn't cause any problems for little guy. Pets with new homes Here are some success stories from PAWS: Tom, an affectionate and adorable cat; Damon, a pint-size canine with a big heart; Maya, a fun Chihuahua Want News Headlines and Updates Delivered to Your Inbox? Sign Up for These Patch Newsletters: Palos | Orland Park | Oak Forest | …

Two cute and cuddly cats from PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park are ready for a new place to live. Lucy Lou is a 3-year-old domestic short hair cat. She was a stray and still has her claws but is known around the shelter for being a lap cat. Lucy's inclination is to find a place to hide and will probably find her way into an open box. Her playful personality will mesh well with a new owner. Stosh, a 4-year-old domestic short hair, is one of the most easy-going cats you'll meet. He's great with children and is very playful. Stosh also has his front paws declawed. Pets with new homes Here are …

Want a new friend to play with? Maya might make a good playmate. Maya is an 8-year-old Chihuahua who was transferred to PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park from another shelter. She loves to chase toys and will hop around when excited. When it's time to chill out, Maya will snuggle up on your lap and shower you with little kisses. Looking for more adoptable pets? Tom and Snuggle are two affectionate and adorable cats. Damon might be a pint-size canine, but he's got a big heart. Squirt is Agent Double-Oh Cute and is a feline with a license to steal your heart. Baby is a playful orange, white …

Kit Kat is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat with grey and white fur. She has been living at PAWS Animal Shelter since Jan. 1, and is in need of a home. Staff at PAWS describe her as a kind and playful girl. Looking for more adoptable pets? Tom and Snuggle are two affectionate and adorable cats. Damon might be a pint-size canine, but he's got a big heart. Squirt is Agent Double-Oh Cute and is a feline with a license to steal your heart. Baby is a playful orange, white and black striped cat. Angel, a German Shepherd mix, still needs a home. Pets with new homes Felix, a tabby that was …

Herman is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in need of a home.  Don't be fooled by the black fur. This guy is gentle and appreciates being petted. He was found as a stray in Tinley Park and has been living at PAWS Animal Shelter since Dec. 13. He has been neutered and still has his claws. Staff at PAWS describe him as a sweet boy. Looking for more adoptable pets? Tom and Snuggle are two affectionate and adorable cats. Damon might be a pint-size canine, but he's got a big heart. Squirt is Agent Double-Oh Cute and is a feline with a license to steal your heart. Baby is a playful orange, white…

Scarlett is a two-and-half year old Boxer Lab mix, with reddish brown fur, and a lot of love to give. She's been with PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park since November when she was found as a stray. Scarlett is playful, will sit on command and enjoys a good game of fetch. Scarlett weighs about 65 pounds, so she's better off around families with older children.  Please give her a great home. Looking for more adoptable pets? Tom and Snuggle are two affectionate and adorable cats. Damon might be a pint-size canine, but he's got a big heart. Squirt is Agent Double-Oh Cute and is a feline with a …

Tom is a 1-year-old male Domestic Shorthair Cat in need of a home. He weighs a trim 9 pounds 3 ounces and has lots of energy. He's friendly and gets along with people. Tom first joined PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park on Dec. 30 when he transferred from a different shelter. Snuggle has been featured before, and she's still in need of a home. She is a 7-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat, weighing in at 11 pounds. She is friendly with people though gets a little competitive with other pets. She has been with PAWS since her owner moved in September and couldn't bring her along. Looking for more …

Look back through the many pets we featured during 2012 in our Adopt Me videos. If you're interested in adoption, or for more information about pets and the hours they are available to be seen, contact the shelter at 815-464-7298 or visit its website. Want News Headlines and Updates Delivered to Your Inbox? Sign Up for These Patch Newsletters: Palos | Orland Park | Oak Forest | Tinley Park

Taboo, unfortunately, has become a familiar cat around the PAWS Animal Shelter. This 9-year-old domestic long hair cat was adopted earlier in the year, but she was returned in October when things didn't work out between her and her owner. But that doesn't mean she wouldn't make a nice addition to someone else's home. Taboo might be an older feline, but she has a lot of energy and loves to play (just check out the video in the media gallery). She's a litter box-trained cat who is spayed and up to date on her shots. And even though she's playful, Taboo isn't overly aggressive or a biter. …

Damon, a 1-year-old Manchester terrier, is a newcomer to PAWS Animal Shelter, arriving there Nov. 23 from Chicago Animal Control and Care. But that doesn't make him a shy guy. In fact, Damon is a playful dog, more curious than anything else. He's a small dog, weighing a little more than 9 pounds, and he doesn't have any issues or special needs. Watch the video in the media gallery to see how friendly Damon can be. Looking for more adoptable pets? Squirt is Agent Double-Oh Cute and has a license to steal your heart. Snuggles lives up to her name, and she's the latest cat to be featured. Baby, …

Felix, a black-and-white domestic short hair, and JD, gray tabby, didn't know each other before meeting at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park, but they have a lot in common. Both were abandoned by their owners within days on another (Felix came to the shelter Oct. 28; JD on Oct. 30). Both are easygoing and playful. And both require a special diet. It's because of that diet that the shelter hopes to adopt them together (although it's not required). That diet also makes it difficult for them to live with other cats who don't eat the same specialized food. Watch the video and see if Felix and JD…

Felix and Oscar. Bill and Ted. Riggs and Murtagh. Casey and Max? OK, these two cocker spaniels haven't entered the pantheon of onscreen buddies, but that's because they don't have a good agent. Spend a few minutes with them, though, and you'll see they have a special chemistry that comes from living together. Unfortunately, their owner had to give them up when he lost his house, and they have been at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park since Sept. 25. Max, 8, is the friendly, fun-loving type. When he arrived at PAWS, he had a benign growth on his neck that was drained and removed and hasn't …

For this Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to feature not one pet in Adopt Me! but all the pets that we've featured recently that are still available for adoption at PAWS in Tinley Park. Check out the following videos to see how cute and friendly these animals are. And go to their individual profiles for more information. CATS Squirt: 1-year-old domestic short hair with a stealthy, curious side Snuggles: 7-year-old domestic medium hair cat who enjoys cuddling.  Baby: a playful, affectionate 3-year-old domestic short hair cat with orange, black and white fur. DOGS Angel: 7-year-old German …

Squirt is a 1-year-old domestic short hair with a stealthy, curious side to her. Maybe that's why we're going with the James Bond theme for this installment (well, that, and we really want to see Skyfall). This inside cat has been at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park since March 15. She was found as a stray, so the shelter isn't sure how she is with kids and other animals. Squirt does have all her shots and is litter trained. But she will definitely need a scratching post. There is no information on whether Squirt has a license to kill (vermin, that is); it's classified. But we're absolutely…

Snuggles is a 7-year-old domestic medium hair cat who enjoys cuddling. She just needs to find an owner who will reciprocate. The cat has been at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park since Sept. 20, after its previous owner had to give Snuggles up because of a move to a new apartment that didn't allow cats. Although she's good around children, especially teens, Snuggles isn't a feline who enjoys the company of other pets. Snuggles is current on her shots and is litter trained. Looking for more adoptable pets? Baby, a playful orange, white and black striped cat, and Angel, a German Shepherd mix, …

Angel is a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix, with tan and black fur, who needs a new home. She has been at PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park since Oct. 16, after her previous owner passed away. Angel lives up to her name with a calm, warm and affectionate demeanor. She listens to commands, especially “sit.” She prefers to be the only pet in the house. If you're interested in adoption, contact the shelter at 815-464-7298 or visit its website. Looking for more adoptable pets? Baby, a playful orange, white and black striped cat, still needs a home. Success stories include Millie, a lovable …