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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

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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 Ralphie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralphie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gladis's adoption status with email updates.
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Gladis

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Andy's adoption status with email updates.
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Andy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosalee's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosalee

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Express's adoption status with email updates.
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Express

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 3 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.

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

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, Young
Homer Glen, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Miniature Poodle pups's adoption status with email updates.
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Miniature Poodle pups

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Johnny Rocket's adoption status with email updates.
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Johnny Rocket

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Iroquois, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ambrosia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ambrosia

Himalayan

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Korea's adoption status with email updates.
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Korea

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL

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