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South Suburban Humane Society

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.

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21800 Central Ave,
Matteson, IL, 60443

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Shelter FAQs

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. Submit Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

SSHS requires:
All adopters must be 18 years of age.

Kittens under 6 months (April 1 - Oct 1) : $80
Kittens under 6 months (Oct 2 - March 31) : $155
Cats between 6 months and 6 years (April 1 - Oct 1) : $55
Cats between 6 months and 6 years (Oct 2 -March 31) : $80
Cats 6-10 years: $55
Cats 10+ years: $30


Mixed breed/large breed puppies under 6 months: $230
Pure bred/Small breed puppies under 6 months: $280

Pit bull/pit bull mixes over 6 months: $60
Dogs under 30 lbs 6 months - 6 years : $185
Dogs under 30 lbs 6 years - 10 years : $60
Dogs under 30 lbs 10+ years : $35
Dogs over 30 lbs 6 months - 6 years : $135
Dogs over 30 lbs 6+ years : $35

High profile pets under 6 years : $280


Your generous donation to the South Suburban Humane Society allows us to carry on our mission of helping those animals who need us most.

Adoption donations include first shots, first worming, microchip, spay or neuter, complimentary vet visit with a partner vet clinic, a personalized name tag and a wonderful pet.

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