Purrfect Cat Rescue, a Crystal Lake cage-free no-kill shelter, took on the immense task of giving 40 cats a second chance at life after they were rescued from a home where the owner had hoarded them.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Tiny N Tall Rescue, Inc., of St. Charles, transferred 49 dogs and counting to Illinois foster homes from overcrowded Harlan County Animal Shelter in Kentucky since May 2025.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Petwrk, a locally built pet social app, is officially launching—and what better way to celebrate than with a Doggy Parade & Launch Party? The fun kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13 at Old School Forest Preserve, Shelter E, and the event is free and open to the public.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical in Plainfield completed its second annual pet food drive with supplies going to three different animal shelters.

DuPage Animal Services recently received a $1 million gift as the shelter is overflowing with cats

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

A home was declared a total loss and six dogs were missing after a fire Friday morning near Woodstock.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Comedian Clay Foley is set to bring his unique blend of humor and heart to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter’s K-9 Enrichment Center on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, with his special standup comedy performance, Comedy To The Rescue.

The Batavia Depot Museum is showcasing the animals who have come to define life in the community. To celebrate the exhibit, “Unconditional Love: Batavia’s Best Friends Through History,” a public reception is being held 6 p.m. on Aug. 8.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Rescue animals from parts of Texas that were devastated by catastrophic flooding this month arrived at the Aurora Municipal Airport Thursday and were taken in by area shelters.

Anderson Humane, based in South Elgin, took in several dogs and cats who were displaced by catastrophic flooding in Texas and flown to Aurora Airport. Other rescue groups in the Chicago area also received some of the animals.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday across northern Illinois

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has reminded residents not to dump unwanted pets in the Forest Preserve after rescuing hybrid turtle.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Fourth of July festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals with noisy fireworks and other celebrations. The American Veterinary Medical Association offers these guidelines for keeping pets safe.

Do you want a fairy tail wedding? Experts have a few tips to keep your puppy from getting to preppy and your wedding from going to the dogs.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

When it gets hot outside, pet owners need to remember to keep their dogs, cats, horses and any other beloved pets cool.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

EF Ellington, of Hopkins Park, was recently reunited with his service dog who had been missing for six years.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Joliet Township Hogs & Dog event will bring together motorcycle enthusiasts, pet lovers, local vendors and the community in support of animal welfare.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Under a new program called “Whiskers at Work” Will County residents who live or work on agricultural-zoned property are paired with a feral or semi-feral cat that’s otherwise unadoptable

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Joliet Township Animal Control hopes more dogs and cats will find is fur-ever home in April.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Hawthorn invites pet owners to bring their furry four-legged friends to a special pet photo session with the Easter Bunny on two Monday evenings: from 4 to 7 p.m. March 31 and April 7.

The Kankakee County Humane Foundation’s signature fundraiser, Paws and Purrs Petacular, returns next Saturday, April 5. Ticket sales have been extended through March 28.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Will County Animal Protection Services will waive its adoption fees for dogs six months and older through March 31,

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Millie was celebrated with a birthday party Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at PetSmart in Sterling. Millie replaced the retired Brinkley last year.

Providers at UrgentVet Joliet compassionately treat a wide range of pet illness and injuries and also provide end-of-life care.