Name: Bambi Age: About a month Sex: Female Breed: Chihuahua/Rat Terrier Mix Size: Small Background: Bambi is one of the remaining pups that was part of a litter of born 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: Aly Age: 8 weeks Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Will be large Background: This female pup is part of a litter that delivered eight weeks ago and is up for adoption at Angel4Cause Rescue in Burr Ridge. Owners dog accidentally got pregnant again and brought the pups to a rescue. 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: Stanley Age: 2  Sex: Male  Breed: Jack Russell Terrier mix  Personality: Stanley epitomizes the idea of “man’s best friend.” He’s his foster dad’s right-hand dog, traveling everything from the office to the gym with him. This 15-pound pup loves people and would do great in a house with kids and other dogs. He’s also very well behaved, rarely barking and always up for a good cuddle. Additional information: When Stanley was rescued, he was severely anemic and suffering from a bad hookworm infestation. After a blood transfusion and other treatments, he’s 100 percent healthy and ready to …

Name: MaddiBreed: Domestic Short HairAge: 9 Sex: FemalePersonality: 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: Peony Age: 3 Breed: Domestic Short Hair Genders: Female Personality: Peony is playful and curious, and is okay with pets and children. She's not declawed and cannot be declawed. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600.

Names: Almond, Pecan, Cashew Age: 4 months Breed: Plott Hound Genders: Male, Female House/crate/leash trained? Yes  Personality: These three pups are super playful and really sweet towards each other and people. As adults they will be mellow inside the house and active outside. If your home has children, make sure they're at least five months old before considering adopting any of these three. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600.

Name: Justin Sex: Male Age: 2 years Breed: Beagle mix Justin is a sweet and gentle little guy who walks a bit bowlegged. He's a shy dog, and will probably require some time to adjust to his surroundings. Humane society volunteers recommend that Justin's new owners already have a dog to keep him company. For more information on Justin, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call the society at 630-960-9600.

Name: Sadie Sex: Female Age: 4 years Breed: Bloodhound Sadie is currently in the middle of her second stay at the Hinsdale Humane Society after she was adopted and then returned because the owners were not prepared for her loud bark. Sadie is gentle and loving, but also big and bumbling, as all bloodhounds are. The ideal situation for Sadie is as the only pet in a house with kids no longer than 8 years old. She needs to get regular exercise and demands space to romp and play.  For more information on Sadie, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. or call the society at 630-323-5630.

Name: Rosie Sex: Female Age: 3 years Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Spayed? Yes Fuzzy and soft Rosie came to the Hinsdale Humane Society with seven kittens. While three of the little ones have been adopted, Rosie and four kittens remain. Rosie is an affectionate lap cat who is extremely social and carries the "personal assistant" label at the humane society. She's approved for placement with all kids. For more information, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. or call the society at 630-323-5630.

Name: Mapache Age: 4 months Sex: Female Spayed/Neutered? No, but shelter will pay for neutering Personality: Mapache is shy, but very sweet once she gets to know you. If you can make her purr, you're in. Additional information: Mapache's dark ears and eyes make her look more like a small raccoon than a kitten. Her name comes from the Spanish word for raccoon, volunteers said. For information on how to adopt Mapache, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Age: 3.5 years Sex: Male Spayed/Neutered? No, but shelter will pay for neutering Personality: Donald is a quiet, sweet cat who loves attention. Interesting fact/Quote: Volunteers at the West Suburban Humane Society say Donald reminds them of a bobcat. His personality, however, is more like a teddy bear, they said. For information on how to adopt Donald, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Peony Age: 3 Years Sex: Female Spayed/Neutered? Yes Personality: Peony is a sweet, friendly cat who plays well with other cats and dogs. Shelter volunteers say she loves laps. Additional information: Because Peony is a recent addition to the animal shelter, she is still being evaluated. For information on how to adopt Peony, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Bess Breed/Description: Tortoiseshell (tortie) medium short haired Age: 2 years Weight: 7 1/2 pounds Spayed? Yes Personality: Bess is described as a sweet and friendly lap cat, who loves to lay down, be petted and brushed. Interesting Fact/Quote: "When we open her cage, she walks directly to the play area and goes right where she's supposed to go," —Tracy Luckey, shelter volunteer. For information on how to adopt Bess, contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

Name: Reese Sex: Male Age: 8 Breed: Domestic short hair. Patch featured Reese in June and the social orange tabby at the Hinsdale Humane Society is still looking for a home. He's well-behaved and very affectionate. He does very well with other pets and would be receptive to a multi-pet household.  More info: Visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St., surf over to its website, www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org, or call (630) 323-5630.

Name: Bart Age: 5 months Breed: lab mix Okay with cats: not yet determined Okay with children: yes  Okay with dogs: yes Neutered: no More info: Bart is both crate and leash trained, and walks well on a leash. While he gets along with kids, he is most cooperative around children older than five. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Deema  Age: 2  Breed: Calico  Okay with cats: Yes  Okay with children: Yes  Okay with dogs: To be determined  Declawed: No  More info: Deema does well with other cats and is very loving and even-tempered.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Tillie  Age: 2  Breed: Gray and white domestic medium hair  Good with cats: Yes  Good with children: Yes  Good with dogs: To be determined  Declawed: No More info: Tillie is known at the shelter to be a snuggler. Her favorite spot is under a person's neck. She's incredibly playful and outgoing. She would be good for a family with children because not much fazes her, according to the shelter.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600. The shelter is located at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

Name: Bowser  Age: 4  Breed: Bullmastiff mix  Good with children? No   Good with cats? No  More info: Bowser is a sweet, friendly guy who knows all basic obedience commands, is housebroken and crate-trained. His owners took him to the shelter when they were divorced.  Bowser is fearful of strange men, so the shelter feels he is best fit for a home that is adult-only. You also must have experience owning a dog as an adult to adopt Bowser.  If you adopt Bowser, you will get a free season with his personal trainer.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600. The …

Name: Cole Age: 8 weeks old Type: Pit Bull Terrier/Lab mix Sex: Male Personality: Cole was rescued from a shelter in southern Illinois, where he was scared and hungry and all by himself. But now that he's up north, he's ready to play and looking for a new home as quickly as possible. Cole is cute, cuddly and a great pup! Adoption Info: Cole has an adoption fee of $350, which includes age appropriate shots, and neutering when the age is appropriate.  Home visit required. The rescue shelter requests no condos or apartments. Contact: For more information call 630-378-5311 or email pstndglass@aol…