Maxwell Louis Gomez

Max was the kind of person who could light up any room with his smile and his sense of humor.

LollaPUPlooza pet sessions benefit South Suburban Humane Society this summer

Frankfort's Jean Lachat Photography supports local shelter with portrait fundraiser through August 31.

After $32K Donated, Mokena's NAWS Shelter Hopes To 'Move Forward'

The local non-kill animal shelter faced the possibility of closing permanently, but has rallied behind community support and relief vets.

Officials 'More Confident' They Can Keep Mokena Shelter From Closing

As the full-time veterinarian at the NAWS no-kill shelter prepares to leave, officials hope that public support and relief vets can help.

Mokena's 'Moose' Back Home, Tucked In, Snoring Away After Being Gone

The 4-year-old blue-nosed pit bull belonging to a Mokena family made his way back to his owners overnight after a volunteer team's efforts.

Mokena Photographer, No-Kill Shelter Partner To Produce Pet Calendar

Photographer Jean Lachat and NAWS are seeking sponsorships and photos of local dogs and cats that will be featured in the charity calendar.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Charles

Charles is a 5-year-old male grey tabby.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Mya

Meet Mya, a 5-year-old female brindle mixed breed.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Greta

Greta is a 1-year-old female terrier mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Sissy

Sissy is a 2-year-old female brindle terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Kodak

Kodak is a 2-year-old male black Lab mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Brandy

Brandy is a 4-year-old female pointer mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Bella

Bella is a 2-year-old female terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Ruby

Ruby is a 2-year-old long-haired female cat.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Sampson

Sampson is a 4-year-old male mixed breed terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Shenanigans

Shenanigans is a 5-year-old male domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Cat Daddy

Cat Daddy is a 2-year-old male domestic long hair who is looking for his forever home.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Red

Red is a 2-year-old male terrier mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Poppy

Poppy is a 3-year-old female terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Cleo Rose

Cleo Rose is a 4-year-old female tortoiseshell looking for her forever home.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Soxie

Soxie is a 6-month-old female American bulldog mix.

NAWS Pets Of The Week: Bowie and Fiona

Bowie is a 3-year-old male and Fiona is a 2-year-old female.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Laisa

Laisa is a 1-year-old female Husky.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Lillibeth

Lillibeth is 6-year-old long-haired female.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Betsy

Betsy is a 2-year-old female terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Jojo

Jojo is a 13-year-old medium-haired male.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Maguire

Maguire is a 2-year-old male grey with white tabby domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Elvis

Elvis is a 10-year-old male black and white domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Darla

Darla is a 12-year-old female terrier mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Dexter

Dexter is a 7-year-old male Dachshund mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Clancy

Clancy is a 3-year-old male orange tabby.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Darcie

Darcie is a 3-year-old female tan terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Kiki

Kiki is an 8-year-old female black and white domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Albert

Albert is a 3-year-old male cattle dog mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Jellybean

Jellybean is a 4-year-old female black domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Nero Norm

Nero Norm is a 2-year-old male domestic short hair.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Espinella

Espinella is a 4-year-old female calico.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Poppy

Poppy is a 3-and-a-half-year-old female terrier.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Daffodil

Daffodil is an 11-month-old female brindle/white Terrier mix.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Nadine

Nadine is a 3-year-old female orange tabby.