South Suburban Humane Society

Animal shelter in Matteson, Illinois

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Address

21800 Central Ave, Matteson, IL 60443

Hours of Operation

    Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    Wednesday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable Pets at South Suburban Humane Society

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Tom

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos

Matteson, IL

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Chloe

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos

Matteson, IL

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CJ

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs

Matteson, IL

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Shadow

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Matteson, IL

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Celebrate

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs

Matteson, IL

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Good with cats
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Windigo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Matteson, IL

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Mango

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Matteson, IL

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Good with cats
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Lassie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs

Matteson, IL

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Skellington

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos

Matteson, IL

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Shelter FAQs

The South Suburban Humane Society is a 501(c )(3) organization that was started in 1970, serving the animal welfare needs of the entire south suburbs of Chicago. In the beginning, we handled all rescues, adoptions and provided foster care out of private homes. Since November 1973, our organization has been operating a 10,000 square foot open-door animal shelter in Chicago Heights, Illinois. For over fifty years, our organization has helped tens of thousands of animals. We offer extensive outreach programs including humane education, and community outreach events. We also operate a resale shop located in Steger, Illinois that promotes our organization, our animals and provide much needed income to support our humane work. The Mission of the South Suburban Humane Society is to protect and promote the well being of pets and their people in our community and beyond.
Our shelter services the south Chicagoland area. We adopt animals region wide, as adopters have come to us from Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

SSHS requires:
- All adopters must be 18 years of age.
- Please make sure to bring a valid photo I.D.
- all adopted dogs must leave the shelter with a leash and collar for purchase here.
- Cardboard carriers for getting your new cat back home are available for $5.

Pets at shelters and rescues near South Suburban Humane Society

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Fido's Landing

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carl

Poodle (Miniature)/Pomeranian

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos

Flossmoor, IL

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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House-trained
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Jenna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos

Matteson, IL

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Carla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos

Matteson, IL

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