Save-A-Pet Adoption Center, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, has dogs and cats available for adoption to approved homes. Call (847) 740-7788 or visit www.saveapetil.org.

Meet Patrick, a handsome 6-year-old dog. If you look up the definition of “dynamo,” you will see his picture. He has loads of energy. He loves to play with his favorite toy, a large Jolly Ball, almost as big as him.

If you look up the definition of “cute,” you will also see his picture; so cute when he jumps in the kiddie pool in the summer or sticks his face in the snow in the winter. You will also see his picture under “fun.” He knows several commands.

There are plenty of other words to describe him, such as “sweet,” “comical” and “intelligent,” but instead of reading about him, come and meet him and see for yourself what a special little dog he is. He will get to take home a new Jolly Ball.

Other pets looking for a home:

• Makayla is a gorgeous, mainly-white cat with a few touches of orange. She is very affectionate and loves to be carried around.

• Biggles is a 7-year-old buff colored cat. He is very social and always comes up to greet people with his purrs.