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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Helping Paws Animal Shelter

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Muff's adoption status with email updates.
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Muff

Australian Shepherd

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Crosby's adoption status with email updates.
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Crosby

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
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 Mitten's adoption status with email updates.
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Mitten

Australian Shepherd

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

Golden Retriever

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

Golden Retriever

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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Helping Paws Animal Shelter

Rover Rescue

PO Box 4074,
Aurora, IL 60507

Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation

5310 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 210,
Chicago, IL 60646

Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets --H.E.L.P.

P.O. Box 972,
St. Charles, IL 60174

We'll also keep you updated on Dachshund's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Dachshund

Dachshund

Female, Young
Lake Zurich, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juice's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Juice

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Whitewater, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Boomer's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Boomer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carlie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Waukesha, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Trick or Treat's adoption status with email updates.
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Trick or Treat

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL

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