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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 Frannie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frannie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Beagle

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 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 Romilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Romilly

Mastiff

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

Labrador Retriever/Cane Corso

Male, Young
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Libertyville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
Chicago, IL

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