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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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2500 Harding

Woodstock, IL 60098

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Adoptable pets at Helping Paws Animal Shelter

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

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Spice

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Saturn's adoption status with email updates.
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Saturn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
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 Allen's adoption status with email updates.
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Allen

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Wheeling, IL
We'll also keep you updated on William's adoption status with email updates.
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William

Saddlebred

Male, Senior
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mary Mack's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary Mack

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Baxter's adoption status with email updates.
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Baxter

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pizzelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pizzelle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Quill's adoption status with email updates.
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Quill

Shiba Inu

Male, 2 mos
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