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South Suburban Humane Society Animal shelter in Matteson, IL

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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21800 Central Ave

Matteson, IL 60443

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Adoptable pets at South Suburban Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Arizona's adoption status with email updates.
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Arizona

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Destiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Destiny

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Christian's adoption status with email updates.
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Christian

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Morana's adoption status with email updates.
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Morana

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sylvia's adoption status with email updates.
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Sylvia

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlotte's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlotte

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Putter's adoption status with email updates.
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Putter

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Matteson, IL

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 of age: $100
Cats over 6 months of age: $25
Puppies under 6 months of age: $200
Dogs over 6 months of age $50


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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We'll also keep you updated on BUBBLES's adoption status with email updates.
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BUBBLES

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Crispix's adoption status with email updates.
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Crispix

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Stitch

Bullmastiff

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Oswego, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brody's adoption status with email updates.
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Brody

Mixed Breed (Large)/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Northlake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Beauty

Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie Belle JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie Belle JuM*

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Rosemont, IL

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