The South Suburban Humane Society is collecting pet toys through Nov. 14 that will help keep the dogs and cats in their care active. All sizes and types of toys are needed for dogs, such as Kongs, natural bones and chews, plush toys, rope toys, Nylabones, puzzle toys. All varieties[Read More…]
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Klehm’s 14 years of dedication making a difference at South Suburban Humane Society
For over 50 years, local families have been adopting furry friends from South Suburban Humane Society. Since first opening their doors in 1970, SSHS has continuously worked to serve the local communities, and for the past 14 years, CEO Emily Klehm has been at the forefront of the shelter’s efforts.[Read More…]
With owners in crisis, Homewood family provides temporary home to dog, part of new SSHS program
SSHS donations accepted for operations, pet surgeries
South Suburban Humane Society has five dogs that need surgery and is hoping donors will help cover the costs. (Provided photos) The South Suburban Humane Society is conducting two fundraisers this week. The Spring Fling Auction and Raffle is a fun way to support the work of SSHS and walk[Read More…]
Humane society, local businesses to benefit from new Amazon show buzz
Attention matters when a new television show is launched, and as Amazon Prime works to generate buzz for its new unscripted show, “The Pack,” Homewood stands to get some of that attention. Emily Klehm, director of the South Suburban Humane Society, announced at the November meeting of the Homewood Business[Read More…]
Local officials, rescue dogs attend groundbreaking for new South Suburban Humane Society facility
SSHS opens up, will try to ‘Empty the Shelters’
The South Surburban Humane Society is officially open again and raising funds for new projects. The Homewood Adoption Center and the main shelter in Chicago Heights are open for adoptions without appointment from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Second Chance Resale Shop at 23 Steger Road in Steger,[Read More…]
SSHS awarded $6 million grant for new facility
A rendering of a new South Suburban Humane Society facility that will be made possible with a $6 million grant from Cook County that was announced Thursday by county board President Toni Preckwinkle. (Provided image)
Coping with COVID: March 28
Flossmoor library extends closure. Franciscan offers online COVID-19 assessment tool. South Suburban Humane Society provides update.
Abused pit bull recovers locally after roadside rescue
After being left for dead on the side of the road, Vinny the pit bull is now recovering at South Suburban Humane Society’s Chicago Heights shelter. Vinny the pitbull, who was discovered in a plastic trash bag in Willow Springs, is now recovering at the South Suburban Humane Society. (Provided[Read More…]
