Max was born at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge on December 3. His mother and seven of his eight siblings  have already found homes. The three-month-old American Staffordshire mix will grow to be about 70 pounds, said Cory Berndt of the Animal Welfare League. The playful puppy is curious, but gentle and friendly. Max and his almost identical brother are available at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge. The most recent Adopt Me stars, Brewster, Bubba and Beef have all been adopted.

Brewster is an eight-month-old cat that has been living in a shelter for the last three months. Brewster's owners had to give him up after they could no longer care for him. The black and white cat loves to cuddle and would make a great addition to any family. You can find Brewster and many other loving pets at the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge.

Meet Bubba the 11-month-old American bulldog, American Staffordshire mix. Bubba has been available for  adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge for about 2 weeks. Bubba is extremely energetic and curious. He was rescued from a dog fight a few months ago. He gets along well with other animals and is ready to find a perfect home.

Meet Beef, a 5-year-old, male boxer who was brought into the Animal Welfare League as a stray on Dec. 31. Beef is a big boy. He'd do well in a home with a large yard where he can romp and play. Beef has a lot of energy. He's well socialized, and gets along well with other dogs and children. Sometimes Beef can be a little exuberant, so he'd do well in a home with children age 10 or older. (He might knock down smaller kids because he's so playful and doesn't know his own strength.) Beef is also a blood donor. He's saved at least one life since he came to the Animal Welfare League. He's …

Meet Scooby, a 3-year-old German Shepherd/ Labrador Retriever mix looking for a home. ID # A054471 Scooby is an active dog who loves to play. He came into the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge about a month ago. Scooby is very loveable, but was given up by his owners because he was a little too active for a home with a small child. Cory Berndt at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge said she'd suggest Scooby go to a home with children no younger than 10-years-old. Scooby listens well and gets along well with other dogs. All he needs is a little training. He is up-to-date on his …

Meet Punky, a five-year-old West Highland Terrier mix looking for a place to live. Punky is an active pooch who loves to play. He came into the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge three months ago as a stray. Volunteers said Punky is sweet and easy to get along with. He is up-to-date on his shots, partially trained and microchipped, but will be neutered before adoption.   Adopt Me is a weekly video feature highlighting one of the pets available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge. To find out more about any of these pets, call the shelter at 708-636-8586 or visit www…

Meet Onyx, a four-year-old domestic shorthair cat who's looking for a place to live. She has short, black fur and a long tail. Onyx has been at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge since the end of October. She came in as a stray with an infected back leg that eventually had to be amputated. "She's a trooper," said a volunteer. Onyx gets a little nervous around other animals, but loves cuddling and walking on the shoulders of humans. She is up-to-date on her shots, microchipped, but will be spayed before adoption.   Adopt Me is a weekly video feature highlighting one of the pets …