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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 Meatloaf's adoption status with email updates.
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Meatloaf

English Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tonic's adoption status with email updates.
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Tonic

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Figgy Pudding's adoption status with email updates.
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Figgy Pudding

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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 Trillium's adoption status with email updates.
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Trillium

Mouse

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Loretta Lynn's adoption status with email updates.
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Loretta Lynn

English Spot

Female, 2 yrs
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jack Frost's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Frost

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Trinity's adoption status with email updates.
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Trinity

Husky

Female, 5 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tater's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
La Grange Highlands, IL

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