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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 Melo's adoption status with email updates.
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Melo

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
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 Ditzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ditzy

Standard Schnauzer/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rama's adoption status with email updates.
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Rama

Beagle

Female, Puppy
Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Roree's adoption status with email updates.
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Roree

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ricardo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ricardo

German Shepherd Dog/Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Hoffman Estates, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cider's adoption status with email updates.
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Cider

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Swain's adoption status with email updates.
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Swain

Boxer

Male, 4 mos
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