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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 Joni's adoption status with email updates.
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Joni

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
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

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412 W Army Trail Rd,
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

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2700 Valparaiso Street, PO Box 1053,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Chicago Cat Rescue

PO Box 146338,
Chicago, IL 60614

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Clark's adoption status with email updates.
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Clark

Great Dane

Male, 4 yrs
Oswego, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Isaac's adoption status with email updates.
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Isaac

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Oak Pak, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Frannie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frannie

Rottweiler

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Elmhurst, IL

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