Proceeds from Illinois' Pet-Friendly plates goes into a pet overpopulation fund to provide money for spaying and neutering Illinois Companion animals.

Saturday February 13th

11 am - 3 pm

"2nd Chance for Love"

Adoption Event

(click on upcoming events

for more information)

New Year, New Shelter Hours

Beginning January 2nd,

the shelter will be open 7 days a week

from noon until 4:00 pm.

We would like to thank everybody who came out to our Walk-a-Thon on Sunday September 20th. The weather was great, the dogs were all very well behaved and it was for a very good cause. We thank you and the animals of the shelter thank you for your support.

We want to recognize the winners of the 'Top Dog' competition. 'Top Dog' is the participant who brought in the most pledges over $300.00.

First Place winner of Top Dog:  Steve & Cheryl Riley (dog - Buddy) from Island Lake, Il.	Second Place winner of Top Dog: Mary Jo Salzburg (dog - Sienna) of Richmond.

Fox Valley Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, was founded in 1971. 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 sanctuary where they receive medical care, spaying or neutering, daily care and love, and the opportunity to be adopted by a responsible owner.

Helping Paws is funded solely through donations.  Please help us save the stray dogs and cats that come to us for help. A gift of any amount will help in the lives of these wonderful animals.

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