Name: Goldie Age: 2 years Sex: Male Breed: Domestic Short Hair Weight: 12-13 lbs. Neutered?: No Good with kids?: Yes, all ages More info: Luther, a cuddly black and white Domestic Short Hair is classified as a sidekick on the Hinsdale Humane Society website. He is a "no-fee feline," meaning adopting him is completely free. Peek at the humane society's YouTube video on the right to see Luther in action. Interested? Contact the Hinsdale Humane Society at 630-323-5630 or at 22 N. Elm St. in Hinsdale.

Name: Peaches Age: 18 months Sex: Female Breed: Toy poodle Personality: At only 10 pounds, Peaches is a delicate dog who loves to be held like a baby. She plays well with kittens and other small dogs, but would prefer to be the only pup. Peaches is smart and learns new commands quickly. Additional information: Peaches eats a teaspoon or two of plain Greek yogurt with her dry food to help with her digestion. Interested? Adoption applications are available at A Caring Place Humane Society’s website.

Name: Penny Breed: Jack Russell terrier Age: 6 years Sex: Female Personality: Penny's foster family says she is sweet and great with other dogs. She would do best in a household with adults who have time to exercise her body, mind and instincts. Penny's previous family put her up for adoption after she nipped their 1-year-old baby, so she would do better in a home with adults or teenagers. More info: Penny is spayed and is up to date on her inoculations. Interested? Visit A Caring Place’s website,www.acaringplacehs.org, for an adoption application.

Name: Cassie Breed: Retriever mix Age: 9 months Sex: Female Personality: Cassie's foster mom says she is a "very sweet dog" who loves to cuddle and receive hugs. She is high energy, loves to run and play with other dogs. Because Cassie is young and high energy, she would do best in a household where her family is home more often than not. She would also do best with families/people who enjoy walking and/or jogging with their dog. More info: Cassie is crated while her foster mom is at work, but she is housebroken and in the process of being trained. She has been spayed, inoculated against …

Name: Destiny Age: 7-8 months old Type: Black Lab/German Shepherd mix, but she looks like an Australian Kelpie Sex: Female Personality: Even though she’s still a puppy, Destiny is a big girl, weighing in at 50 pounds. She’ll probably top out around 65 pounds when fully grown. Destiny has tons of energy and would make a great jogging companion. She had a tough start, spending most of her early puppyhood trapped in a small, dirty cage. She likes playing with other dogs but is cautious in unfamiliar situations. She’d be best matched with an experienced dog owner who will continue socializing and…

Name: Gilda Age: 4 or 5 years-old Type: English Coonhound mix Sex: Female Personality: Like to play? Then Gilda is the dog for you. She loves a good game of fetch and is always eager to have her back scratched. She’s a good family dog who loves being around people, as well as other dogs. Gilda is almost housebroken and is picking up on other training quickly. Her foster mom said she “announces herself when she goes out the back door, letting the neighbors know she is out there keeping an eye on everything.” She’s a very curious dog, though, so she requires a fenced-in yard. More info: For …

Name: Bieber  Age: 4  Sex: Male  Personality: Bieber is very well-trained. He is a house- and crate-trained and walks well on a leash. He knows all of his obedience commands. Bieber loves to play and give you kisses.  More info: Bieber was returned to the shelter after his owner became sick and could no longer take care of him.  Good with dogs? Yes  Good with cats? No  Special requirements: Bieber needs an adult-only home with someone who has previous dog experience and knowledge of his breed. He comes with a free mandatory session with a trainer.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane…

Name: Simba Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Age: 9 months Sex: Male Looking for a sweet, obedient pup? Simba still requires some housebreaking, but he is crate trained and walks exceptionally well on his leash. While he gets along with some dogs, he is not a cat dog! Simba is also fine with children over 10 years of age. Find a video of Simba on the WSHS website. Volunteers recommend his new owner has knowledge of the breed, and previous experience with adult dogs. More info: Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Mischa Breed: Orange Tabby Age: 6 months Sex: Female A vet had to remove Mischa's eye after she developed glaucoma. Mischa is energetic, playful, and affectionate! She especially loves ball toys. While she plays well with other cats and children, volunteers have yet to determine how she interacts with dogs. Mischa is neutered but not declawed. More info: Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Numa Breed: Siamese Age: 1-and-a-half  Sex: Female Looking for a pet that's interested in your day-to-day activities? Numa may be for you. The young cat has a "personal assistant" personality, according to the Hinsdale Humane Society. Numa loves getting her own attention, too, and responds well to TLC and affection. (Who doesn't?) She's approved for placement with young children and could be good with other cats and dogs. More info: Numa has a $150 adoption fee. To get more information about how you can take her home, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society at 22 N. Elm St. in Hinsdale, or …

Name: Grover, Noel and Connor Type: all Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Age: all babies Sex: Grover and Connor are males; Noel is a female Personality: Grover, Noel and Connor were all living in a cold barn in southern Illinois when they was rescued by Aloha Rescue. Now, the siblings all enjoy playing with with each other while at the rescue. But would they would really enjoy even more is a home to call their own. All three are available to adopt together or separate. They're as cute as you can imagine and even better to cuddle up with. Adoption info: Each comes with …

Name: Patrice Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 1 Sex: Female Personality: Patrice is a sweet, friendly cat who would be great in a home with dogs or kids. She has been at the shelter for about seven months, and gets along well with the other cats. More info: Because of her age, Patrice cannot be declawed, according to a volunteer. Another interesting fact: Patrice required surgery after breaking her left, rear leg several months ago. She has completely healed and is doing just fine, volunteers said. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave…

Name: Princess Age: 3 Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Short Hair Personality: Princess is shy, but very sweet, according to shelter volunteers. She would do well in a home with kids, and would likely get along with other dogs. More info: Princess is declawed and has a microchip. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or in person at 1901 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.

Name: Swirl Sex: Female Age: Adult Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier History: Swirl was previously used as a breeder dog and was brought into a shelter with her six puppies. Personality: "Swirl is a big girl with a big personality," said Pat Stryszak, founder of Angel 4 Cause Rescue in Burr Ridge, who added that Swirl really enjoys playing Fetch. "Her friendly open mouthed smile is contagious and her presence is often requested with volunteer groups." Adoption Requirements: Swirl would be ideally suited for a home with a backyard. How to Adopt: Visit www.angel4causerescue.com and fill …

Name: Frosty Sex: Male Age: 8 months Breed: Polish Lowland Sheepdog Neutered? Yes, as of Dec. 23 and was ready for adoption Dec. 30. History: Frosty was left in a metal shed in 100 degree weather without food or water. A rescue in Burr Ridge found out about him and spent four months in court to take him away from his owners. For the past four months, he has been living at the canine shelter. Personality: "When he goes out he has to go around and meet every dog. Love puppies and people. Gets along great with everybody and anything," said Pat Stryszak, founder of Angel 4 Cause Rescue in Burr …

Name: Rich  Gender: Male Age: 8 months  Breed: Orange tabby  Okay with cats/kids: Yes  Okay with dogs: TBD  Declawed? No Personality: Rich is very friendly and sweet. He also likes ice cubes in his water dish. He would love a home with one or two other cats.  Interested? For more information, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Patrice  Age: 1 year  Gender: Female  Okay with other cats/dogs/children? Yes  Declawed: No  Personality: She's great with little kids. She has a little diva in her -- she likes to be in charge and expects to be treated well. If you do, she'll reward you with her affection. Patrice had a broken leg when she came to shelter about six months ago. She's all healed now and has no lasting effects.  Interested? For more information, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Name: Nala Sex: Female Age: 6 months Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Former owners brought in puppy Nala, with her brother, Simba, and sister, Sarabi, about two months ago when they were unable to find homes for the dogs. Nala and Simba are still looking for loving families! Staff has been working with Nala on her basic obedience commands, though she still needs to be house broken.  Nala gets along great with other dogs and children, but not cats. Humane Society staff recommend an experienced dog owner with knowledge of the breed and its behaviors.   For more information on Nala (or …

Name: Mica Sex: Male Age: 6 months Breed: white and gray domestic short hair This fiesty feline loves being engaged. Mica may squirm a little when you first hold him, but pull out a toy (or a feather) and his attention is all yours! Mica gets along well with other cats and children, but Humane Society staff aren't sure how well he'll respond to dogs. For more information on Mica, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

Type: German Shepherd mix Age: Puppy Sex: Male Personality: Clark came from a kill shelter in another state and is already crate trained while working on being house broken. Clark really enjoys being active and loves playing with other dogs and puppies. But what he really wants is to find a loving home as quickly as possible!  More info: For more information on adopting Clark, contact Stephanie Ptak at 630-378-5311 or email at pstndglass@aol.com. Both an application and a home visit are required. Fee: A $325 adoption fee covers age appropriate shots, a vet check, worming, micro-chipping and …