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Helping Paws Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Woodstock, IL

Fox Valley Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, was founded in 1969. Helping Paws is a no-kill animal shelter for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in McHenry County and surrounding areas. The animals are provided a safe place where they receive medical care, spaying or neutering, daily care and love, and the opportunity to be adopted by a responsible owner.

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2500 Harding
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Meet their adoptable pets

2500 Harding

Woodstock, IL 60098

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Adoptable pets at Helping Paws Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Katie's adoption status with email updates.
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Katie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ren's adoption status with email updates.
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Ren

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Male, 3 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Reesie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reesie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Russ's adoption status with email updates.
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Russ

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Male, 3 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rue's adoption status with email updates.
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Rue

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Female, 3 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Knox's adoption status with email updates.
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Knox

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Webby's adoption status with email updates.
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Webby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Woodstock, IL

Shelter FAQs

McHenry County, Illinois and surrounding areas

Additional adoption info

Helping Paws understands the importance of choosing the right pet for your family and we think we are the perfect place to start your search. We have many wonderful animals that are looking for their forever homes. Happy endings and “second chances” happen all the time here at Helping Paws and we would love for you and your family to be a part of it!
All adoptable pets are listed on our website, however, the best way to find a new furry companion is by visiting us in person. Please contact the shelter for an appointment.

Adoption application

https://helpingpaws.net/adoption-information/

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We'll also keep you updated on Ari's adoption status with email updates.
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Ari

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Baxter's adoption status with email updates.
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Baxter

Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
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We'll also keep you updated on Yahtzee's adoption status with email updates.
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Yahtzee

Domestic Longhair

Female, 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Cindy Lou Who's adoption status with email updates.
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Cindy Lou Who

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Owen's adoption status with email updates.
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Owen

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
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