The animals were taken to a Tinley Park animal shelter for care. They received medical attention when they arrived.
The 49 dogs rescued last Saturday include maltese, yorkies, chihuahuas, pomeranians, poodles, pug and various mixtures of the above breeds. Many of the dogs are young, some as young as three to four months and go up to a few years old.
The PAWS animal shelter will be holding an adoption on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Peotone Puppies Adoption
PAWS Animal Shelter
8301 W. 191st
Tinley Park
Saturday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
815-464-7298
www.pawstinleypark.org