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Images: The sad faces of pets waiting for their 'forever home'

On a typical day, about 30 cats and dogs at the Naperville Humane Society are waiting for a new owner to come along and take them to their “forever home.” The shelter recently offered a glimpse into the animals' temporary home, where they might stay for a few days -- or a few years. Here's a look at some of the animals that were at the shelter during a recent visit.

Volunteer Muriem Quadry visits with Betsy at the Naperville Area Humane Society in Naperville. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Cassidy, now named Kora, has only one eye and was recently adopted by a veterinarian in St. Charles who was looking for an Australian cattle dog. She said "it was love at first site". Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Charmed and Shadow Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Licorice Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Cleo Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Summer Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Carys Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Anastasia Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Maggie Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Gypsy Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.comChelsea
Lacie Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Waldo Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Bridget Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Felix Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Sweetie Pie Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Max Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Cassidy Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Blossom Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Betsy Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Molly Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Zia Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Dandelion Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Aubrey Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Blue Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Ralph Lauren Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Wendy Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Dr. Lynette Greenwood gets a kiss from her recently adopted dog Kora at Fermilab in Batavia Friday. She adopted Kora, an Australian cattle dog with one eye, about a week ago and they think she's about five years old. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Kora, a one-eyed Australian cattle dog was recently adopted by Dr. Lynette Greenwood. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Dr. Lynette Greenwood runs with her recently adopted dog Kora at Fermilab in Batavia Friday. After having her for only a week she's able to run with her off-leash. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com