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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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Meet their adoptable pets

21800 Central Ave

Matteson, IL 60443

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at South Suburban Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Butternut's adoption status with email updates.
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Butternut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Manny's adoption status with email updates.
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Manny

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marshmello's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshmello

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Delta's adoption status with email updates.
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Delta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mayer's adoption status with email updates.
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Mayer

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near South Suburban Humane Society

Chicago Animal Care & Control

2741 S. Western Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60608

One Tail at a Time

2144 N Wood Street,
Chicago, IL 60614

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

Australian Terrier

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Geralt's adoption status with email updates.
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Geralt

Hamster

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Buddy

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Westville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Conner A720096's adoption status with email updates.
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Conner A720096

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Rosmont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Oscar

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Highland, IN

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