Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In The Yorkville Area

Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, shelters in the Yorkville area have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. In the search for a new fur child, consider looking around at a local animal shelter like Rescued Rascals, where Brownie the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Scrappy Doo, a Chihuahua mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Scrappy Doo

• Name: Scrappy Doo

• Species: Dog

• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Yorkville, Yorkville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "Hi, I'm Scrappy Doo and I am a 3 month 6 pound chihuahua/terrier mix. I am super sweet and love..." Learn more

Maya Angel

• Name: Maya Angel

• Species: Dog

• Location: Eye On The Sparrow, Yorkville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Wirehaired Pointer

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "*****Please, we ask that you read the full post for information, we will try and give the best description of..." Learn more

Pogo

• Name: Pogo

• Species: Dog

• Location: Eye On The Sparrow, Yorkville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Dachshund German Shepherd Dog Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "*****Please, we ask that you read the full post for information, we will try and give the best description of..." Learn more

Sadie

• Name: Sadie

• Species: Dog

• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Oswego, Oswego, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Setter

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Sadie is just about the sweetest pup you'll ever meet! She's a calm 2 yr old Setter who only wants..." Learn more

Brownie

• Name: Brownie

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rescued Rascals, Oswego, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "** NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT **Brownie is a very sweet POSSIBLY PREGNANT girl. She is a..." Learn more

Zoey

• Name: Zoey

• Species: Dog

• Location: Mobile Mutts Rescue, Sugar Grove, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Pomeranian

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "Name: Zoey #2020482Breed: Pomeranian mixAge: 13 years oldGender: femaleArrival date: 12/5/20Location: West Chicago, ILAdoption..." Learn more

Jade

• Name: Jade

• Species: Dog

• Location: Mobile Mutts Rescue, Sugar Grove, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Name: Jade #2020499Breed: Lab mixAge: 2 years oldGender: femaleArrival date: 11/21/20Location: Steward, ILAdoption fee:..." Learn more

Buddy

• Name: Buddy

• Species: Dog

• Location: Mobile Mutts Rescue, Sugar Grove, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever Mix

• Description: "Name: Buddy #2020520Breed: Retriever/ShepherdAge: 6 years oldGender: maleArrival date: 12/17/20Location: Naperville, ILAdoption fee: $325..." Learn more

Tiny

• Name: Tiny

• Species: Dog

• Location: Mobile Mutts Rescue, Sugar Grove, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "Name: Tiny #2020507Breed: Chihuahua mixAge: 10 years oldGender: maleArrival date: 12/19/20Location: Hinkley, ILAdoption fee:..." Learn more

Trigger

• Name: Trigger

• Species: Cat

• Location: Treasured Animal Rescue Inc, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "HI there! My name is Trigger and I am 7 months young. One day, a TAR Volunteer went to a..." Learn more

Theo

• Name: Theo

• Species: Guinea Pig

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

• Good With: Kids

• Description: "This sweet 2 1/2 year old Abyssinian boy Theo is ready to find his forever family. He had been passed..." Learn more

Harriet

• Name: Harriet

• Species: Guinea Pig

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig

• Good With: Kids

• Description: "Hi! I was left at pet store so my history is mostly unknown. I am a female guinea pig, between..." Learn more

Wren

• Name: Wren

• Species: Rabbit

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Lionhead

• Good With: Kids

• Description: "Hi my name is Wren. I'm a young 8-10 month old lion head. I was rescued from a shelter down..." Learn more

Alvin and Theodore

• Name: Alvin and Theodore

• Species: Rat

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Rat

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Here are Alvin and Theodore!! 6 month old brothers. They are very cuddly and friendly. They are doing great with..." Learn more

Dirt

• Name: Dirt

• Species: Rabbit

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Rat

• Description: "Please contact Ontario (divinlyliving@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.Meet Dirt! The vet estimated her to be about 6 months..." Learn more

Cotton

• Name: Cotton

• Species: Rabbit

• Location: Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American

• Good With: Kids

• Description: "This male, Ivory bunny with a silky sheen in his fur is 2 1/2 years old and 5.9 pounds of..." Learn more

Bombay

• Name: Bombay

• Species: Cat

• Location: Aurora Il Animal Care And Control, 600 S. River St., Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Hi ya! My name is Bombay and I am 1 year old. I am neutered, up to date on my..." Learn more

Lilith (Foxmoor - Aurora)

• Name: Lilith (Foxmoor - Aurora)

• Species: Cat

• Location: Help Save Pets, 2258 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Lilith is an approximately 1 year old female shorthaired cat looking for her forever home. She came to us from..." Learn more

Gemma

• Name: Gemma

• Species: Dog

• Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Gemma is a 4 year old female Lab mix. (The veterinarian believes sheis mixed with Pointer or Dalmatian). She..." Learn more

Maui

• Name: Maui

• Species: Cat

• Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids and cats

• Description: "Meet Maui! Maui is a gorgeous 3 yr old orange and white boy who is sweet, happy, and ready for..." Learn more

Pierre

• Name: Pierre

• Species: Dog

• Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Name: PierreAge: 2 years oldGender: MaleBreed: Am. Pitbull TerrierHousetrained: UnknownDogs; SocialCats: UnknownVaccinated: UTD..." Learn more

Trixie

• Name: Trixie

• Species: Cat

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby

• Description: "Welcome Trixie to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL!Trixie is a cuddle bunny looking for a cuddly family to..." Learn more

Beauty

• Name: Beauty

• Species: Cat

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Welcome Beauty to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL Beauty is a GORGEOUS black cat with stunning emerald green eyes...." Learn more

Daizy

• Name: Daizy

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Description: "Welcome beautiful Daizy to Wags 2 Wishes!Daizy is an adorable 3 year old pittie mix who is looking for..." Learn more

Bonkers ~ new arrival

• Name: Bonkers ~ new arrival

• Species: Cat

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Who doesn't love chubby cheeks?Better yet ...chubby cheeks on a cat! Be ready to go bonkers..for BonkersBonkers is..." Learn more

Tinsel

• Name: Tinsel

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier

• Description: "Welcome Tinsel to Wags 2 Wishes!Tinsel is a friendly and adorable 18lb male adult terrier mix who is looking..." Learn more

Rocco

• Name: Rocco

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

• Description: "Welcome gentle Rocco to Wags 2 Wishes!Rocco is a stunningly handsome5 year old pittie mix who is looking for..." Learn more

Bingo ~ new arrival

• Name: Bingo ~ new arrival

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Welcome Bingo to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL!Bingo is a 4 yr old Lab mix that was surrendered..." Learn more

Lonesome

• Name: Lonesome

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Wirehaired Terrier Mix

• Description: "Welcome handsome Lonesome to Wags 2 Wishes!Lonesome is an adorable 1 year old chihuahua-terrier mix who is sure to..." Learn more

Saweetie~ new arrival

• Name: Saweetie~ new arrival

• Species: Cat

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby

• Description: "Ready to hear your heart go pitter patter for kitten? Then come and adopted Saweetie!She is a lovable and..." Learn more

Frosty

• Name: Frosty

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Welcome friendly Frosty to Wags 2 Wishes!Frosty is an adorable adult 16lb chihuahua mix that seems to love everyone..." Learn more

Spring ~ new arrival

• Name: Spring ~ new arrival

• Species: Dog

• Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Description: "Who's ready to welcome this gorgeous girl into their life?Welcome Spring! An energetic and fun loving pittie looking to..." Learn more

Giordano

• Name: Giordano

• Species: Cat

• Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Giordano came to us from Aurora Animal Control. He was born on 6/1/20.This handsome fellow loves attention but is..." Learn more

Finn

• Name: Finn

• Species: Cat

• Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "I must be adopted with my brother, Gene. We are bonded brothers who perfectly compliment each other. Gene, as the..." Learn more

Gene

• Name: Gene

• Species: Cat

• Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "I must be adopted with my brother, Finn. We are bonded brothers who perfectly compliment each other. Gene, as the..." Learn more

Emmaline

• Name: Emmaline

• Species: Cat

• Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "If you are looking for a lap cat, then I’m your girl. Sometimes, I’ll be in your lap before you’ve..." Learn more

Apricot

• Name: Apricot

• Species: Cat

• Location: Kane County Animal Control, 4060 Keslinger Rd, Geneva, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids and cats

• Description: "Hey, I'm Apricot! I am a happy-go-lucky boy looking for a home to call my own. Looking for the perfect..." Learn more

Lilo AKA Oreo

• Name: Lilo AKA Oreo

• Species: Dog

• Location: Safe Haven Dog Rescue, PO Box 604, Elburn, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Terrier

• Description: "Meet Lilo – AKA “Oreo”I’m Lilo and I’m about 15 months old. I was adopted from Safe Haven about..." Learn more

Miles - Foster Needed 1/9

• Name: Miles - Foster Needed 1/9

• Species: Dog

• Location: Safe Haven Dog Rescue, PO Box 604, Elburn, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound

• Description: "Miles - Male Hound mix, about 35-40lbs., HW PositiveThis boy needs a special foster. He is nervous but as..." Learn more

Opie - Foster Needed 1/9

• Name: Opie - Foster Needed 1/9

• Species: Dog

• Location: Safe Haven Dog Rescue, PO Box 604, Elburn, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Terrier

• Description: "Opie... Male, Terrier Mix, About 2 years old, HW NegativeHe is a beautiful blue/brindle mix. He had lived on..." Learn more

Finley - Foster Needed 1/9

• Name: Finley - Foster Needed 1/9

• Species: Dog

• Location: Safe Haven Dog Rescue, PO Box 604, Elburn, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Finley - Female, 47lbs., HW Positive, About 2 years old (maybe younger). She was found at large over a month..." Learn more

Arctic - Foster Needed 1/9!

• Name: Arctic - Foster Needed 1/9!

• Species: Dog

• Location: Safe Haven Dog Rescue, PO Box 604, Elburn, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Terrier

• Description: "Arctic - Arctic looks like a big dog, but is only about 35lbs! Arctic’s story is that he was at..." Learn more

Milo [pending adoption]

• Name: Milo [pending adoption]

• Species: Dog

• Location: Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, American Bulldog Australian Shepherd Mix

• Description: "Meet Milo, a sweet 10 week old American Bulldog/Aussie puppy. Milo and his sister were found as strays in Kentucky..." Learn more

Jayson Stark

• Name: Jayson Stark

• Species: Dog

• Location: Players For Pits Nfp, P.O. Box 370, Warrenville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "Jayson Stark is a hunky 3-year-old beefcake who was confiscated from a cruelty situation in Tennessee. Lucky for us (and..." Learn more

Merry

• Name: Merry

• Species: Dog

• Location: Players For Pits Nfp, P.O. Box 370, Warrenville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Merry is a 5-month-old pittie mix who came to us as an owner surrender. She had some trauma to her..." Learn more

Hazel Mae

• Name: Hazel Mae

• Species: Dog

• Location: Players For Pits Nfp, P.O. Box 370, Warrenville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "3-year-old Hazel Mae is a gentle mama dog who was confiscated from a cruelty situation in Tennessee. Lucky for us..." Learn more

Nick

• Name: Nick

• Species: Dog

• Location: Treasured Animal Rescue Inc, Naperville, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle Hound Mix

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Hello, My name is Nick and I am a Beagle hound and 1 1/2 years young. I was found as..." Learn more

Fisher

• Name: Fisher

• Species: Cat

• Location: Joliet Township Animal Control Center, 2807 W. McDonough Street, Joliet, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "Fisher is a mellow 2 year old cat ready to find a home. He was brought to our facility along..." Learn more

Breckenridge

• Name: Breckenridge

• Species: Dog

• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Labrador Retriever Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "At almost 5 months old, Breckenridge is a handsome, affectionate & smart boy who is ready for his forever. Perhaps..." Learn more

Vail

• Name: Vail

• Species: Dog

• Location: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue, 2303 Oak Leaf Street, Joliet, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Labrador Retriever Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "Our affectionate, smart, handsome boy is almost 5 months old, and can’t wait to find his loving forever family! Hopefully..." Learn more

Peanut (Channahon)

• Name: Peanut (Channahon)

• Species: Cat

• Location: Help Save Pets, 25520 S Pheasant Ln - Unit A, Channahon, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Description: "Peanut is a sweet and snuggly kitten born approximately 9/22/20. She is a very friendly girl and has lived with..." Learn more

Jelly (Channahon)

• Name: Jelly (Channahon)

• Species: Cat

• Location: Help Save Pets, 25520 S Pheasant Ln - Unit A, Channahon, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Description: "Jelly is a sweet kitten born approximately 6/22/20. She is a very friendly girl and has lived with other cats..." Learn more

Butter (Channahon)

• Name: Butter (Channahon)

• Species: Cat

• Location: Help Save Pets, 25520 S Pheasant Ln - Unit A, Channahon, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

• Description: "Butter is a handsome, medium haired kitten born approximately 8/22/20. He is sweet and social and has lived with other..." Learn more

ADOPTED! Brittany (Channahon)

• Name: ADOPTED! Brittany (Channahon)

• Species: Dog

• Location: Help Save Pets, 25520 S Pheasant Ln - Unit A, Channahon, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer

• Description: "PLEASE READ: The clinics are not open for viewing animals. If you are interested in meeting this pet, please email..." Learn more

Becky

• Name: Becky

• Species: Cat

• Location: Feral Fixers Nfp, Bolingbrook, IL

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Description: "Hello, I’m Becky and my birthday is 10/1/20, so I am 3 month old. Foster mom says I’m the mature..." Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Yorkville Patch