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…]
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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…]
Sharing the love: Chance
Ready Carrie Steinweg’s story, Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets, for more information about the society’s pet adoption program. Adopted by Judy Ann Johnson of Flossmoor Judy Ann Johnson holds her dogs, including Chance, a 6-year-old terrier mix she adopted from SSHS. (Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Johnson was looking for a[Read More…]
Sharing the love: The Colonel
Ready Carrie Steinweg’s story, Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets, for more information about the society’s pet adoption program. Adopted by the O’Shea family of Flossmoor The O’Shea family with their pets. The most recent addition is The Colonel, left. (Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Although they already had a[Read More…]
Sharing the love: Kirby
Ready Carrie Steinweg’s story, Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets, for more information about the society’s pet adoption program. Adopted by the Johns family of Homewood Cherie and Michael Jones with Kirby, who they adopted from SSHS. (Mary Compton/ H-F Chronicle) The Johns had their dog, Hunter,[Read More…]
Sharing the love: Mama
Ready Carrie Steinweg’s story, Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets, for more information about the society’s pet adoption program. Adopted by the Lesimple family of Homewood Lauren, left, and Crystal Lesimple with their adopted cat, Mama. (Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Crystal Lesimple and her son began volunteering with SHHS[Read More…]
Humane society plans June 22 grand opening for new adoption center
The South Suburban Humane Society will celebrate the opening of its new adoption center at 2207 183rd St. in Homewood on Saturday, June 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Friday and will be followed by a grand opening open house Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. The organization[Read More…]
SSHS still in need of donations for adoption center
The South Suburban Humane Society’s new adoption center in Homewood is still in need of donations after renovations have stalled. Construction at the new facility, being remodeled from the building that once housed the Homewood Animal Hospital at 2207 183rd St., has slowed because of issues with plumbing and[Read More…]
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