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

 

 

Featured in the March 6th Northwest Herald

 

 

PATCHES 1 1/2 year old female Fox Hound


We transferred this pretty girl from an animal control facility. She is a playful, sweet thing that seems to be housetrained already. She would love to have you take her for a walk in the crisp fresh air so she can smell the world around her.
 

 

ROMEO 2 year old male Tabby DMH


This front declawed boy was abandoned by his guardian. He acts shy at first but he really is a friendly guy. He enjoys lounging around just showing everyone how handsome he is. He would prefer no big dogs in the family.
 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARLIE 5 year old male Chihuahua


This 14 pound chubby guy lost his home when his guardians lost their home. He has a friendly, quiet, mellow disposition because he came from a home with dogs, cats, birds and children. He would love to warm your lap these cold winter nights.
 

 

 

 

 

Featured in the February 27th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED SINATRA 3 year old male Lab/Border Collie


We transferred him from an animal control facility because he ran out of time. This handsome boy weighs 56 pounds and has fantastic blue eyes. He loves life, has lots of energy and his favorite thing is running in the yard.

 

 

 


KIA 7 year old female Calico DLH


This front declawed petite beauty was abandoned by her guardian. She is not adjusting well to shelter life and won't leave the cage in the adult cat room. All she wants is a quiet home and someone to love and take care of her.
 

 

 

 

RALPHIE 3 year old male Beagle mix


He is a 26 pound tan and white boy that was transferred from a kill shelter. He has a very calm, sweet and happy disposition. He is so excited to see you that his whole body wiggles with joy. Wouldn't it be great to be welcomed home by him ?


 

Featured in the February 20th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED DONNIE 4 month old male Border Collie mix


We rescued Donnie and his littermates from a kill shelter when they were only a couple months old. Donnie is the only one left still waiting to find his family. He is a sweet puppy that likes to play in the snow but will need training like all puppies.

 


ADOPTED MARCO 2 1/2 year old male Orange Tabby DSH


A good Samaritan found him as a stray last Sept, brought him to the shelter. This handsome boy was found as a front declaw and is good with children. He is a sweet orange marmalade just waiting to find his best friend.
 

 

ADOPTED JETTA 1 year old female Puggle


She came on a transport from an animal control facility. She is the coloring of a Pug and is already housetrained, well mannered, lovable and a real sweetheart. How could anyone resist that cute pushed in face ?


 

 

Featured in the Feb 17th Woodstock Independent

 

 

 

Featured in the February 13th Northwest Herald

 

PAULIE 1 1/2 year old male Basset/Wirehaired Terrier


This cute guy was transferred from a kill shelter when they needed more room. He is short in stature with reddish brown and white wiry hair. He loves car rides, very energetic and would require a fenced in yard.
 

 

 

 

ADOPTED DICKENS 4 month old male Black DSH


He was found as a stray with his Mom and four siblings. He has a cute little face and big green eyes that keep searching for his love connection. He would love to be your Valentine every year for the rest of his life.
 

 

 

 

 

 

ROWDY 2 year old male Chihuahua mix


This cutie came with another little Chihuahua named Gavin from a kill shelter. This small boy is beige and black with big ears and a friendly disposition. He is an active dog and seems to be already housetrained. Everything you could want in a little package.

 

 

 

 

 

Featured in the February 6th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED DOUGIE 6 year old male Dachshund mix


He was found as a stray by an animal control facility and came to us when they needed more room. He is short, long and full of black speckles on his white fur. This sweet guy would love to curl up on your couch and get lots of love from you every day.
 

 

MARSHALL 10 year old male Orange & White DSH

He was found as a stray and came to us after living a hard life outside for a long time. He has cute ears that fold over due to frostbite and injuries before he came to us. He is a lovable guy with beautiful green eyes and a unique meow. He is available for no charge to an approved Senior through our Senior to Senior program.
 

 

SUNSHINE 10 month old female Hound mix


This medium sized girl was transferred to us from a kill shelter. She is a typical hound because when she is outside she will follow her nose to enjoy all the smells. This cutie will steal your heart with her long ears and cute wrinkles all over her face.

 

 

 

Featured in the January 30th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED ROSEMARY 4 month old female Beagle mix


This adorable medium size puppy was rescued from a kill shelter. She is brown and beige, with soulful eyes and a face everyone will love. She is well behaved, good with kids and has lots of energy to play just like most puppies.

 

 


STARR 7 month old female Torti DLH


A good Samaritan rescued this litter of five when she found them outside without a mother. She is a real beauty, petite in size but still a little shy. She needs a caring, sincere person that she can start her new life with in 2010. Could that be you ?
 

 

 

ADOPTED PENNY 3 1/2 month old female Shepherd mix


She came with her 3 siblings from a shelter and now just Penny and Dime her brother are left. We are not sure what breed both her parents were but these two look like little German Shepherds so far. They are puppies so they need time, patience & training to become great adults.
 

 

Featured in the January 23rd Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED BENNY 3 1/2 year old male Lhasa Apso mix


This sweet, cute, fluffy guy was relinquished to our shelter. He is housetrained, likes to walk on a leash, loves to play in the snow and can't wait to cuddle with you at night. He likes a quiet environment so he would do best with no children.

 

 


QUEEN BEE 2 year old female Dilute Torti DSH


She came to us as a pregnant stray so she had her babies here at the shelter and she was a great mother. Very shy at first but now she is starting to enjoy getting some attention. If you have love to give her we think she will give you twice as much back.

 

 


FUSCA 7 1/2 month old female Black Lab mix


This energetic, sweet and playful pup came from a kill shelter. Just like all puppies she will need training to become a great dog. She will keep you laughing and active this long cold winter. Don't you need a little fun in your life ?
 

 

 

 

 

Featured in the January 16th Northwest Herald

 

RIGO 3 year old male Beagle


He was relinquished due to his guardians serious health issues. He came to us very overweight but now he is fit, trim and ready for his new home. He loves other dogs, when on a leash he follows his nose and loves to get massaged all over.
 

 

 

JINX 5 month old male Black DSH


He came from a litter of 5 kittens rescued from outside. He and his brother Jaguar are the only two left waiting for their new home. He is very playful and will keep you amused with his antics over this long cold winter.
 

 

 

 

 

HESTON 1 year old male Cattle Dog


We rescued him from a kill shelter before he ran out of time. He is medium sized, weighs 44 pounds and has striking good looks. He would be an eager companion and an excellent all-around family dog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured in the January 9th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED CHARLIE 2 year old male Chihuahua


He came to us with his buddy Chico when allergies developed in the family. This little 8 pound brown and white boy does not like this cold weather ! He would love to have a warm lap to snuggle in over the winter months.
 

 

 

 

ADOPTED KELLY 1 1/2 year old female Calico DSH


She came to us through the TNR program and had 3 kittens here at the shelter. She has a wonderful pattern of colors and a cute black spot on her nose. She would love to meet you so she could captivate your heart.
 

 

 

 

ADOPTED RANDA 7 month old female German Shepherd Mix


This active beautiful girl came from a kill shelter that could no longer keep her. Like a puppy she is playful, friendly, energetic and eager to learn. This sweet girl is good with other dogs and would love to become a loyal member of your family.

 

 

 

Featured in the January 2nd Northwest Herald

 

 

JAGUAR 6 month old male Black DSH


He was part of a feral colony and a good Samaritan got this litter of 5 kittens in to us while they were still young. He is a little shy but with someone's love he will be a great companion. If this little black panther walks into your heart you will be truly blessed.
 

 

SAMMY 3 1/2 year old male Corgi mix


We transferred him from a kill shelter so he could start his new life in 2010. He is a brown and white long, low to the ground friendly and playful guy. He just wants the chance to show you how loving and devoted he will be as a member of your family.

 

 

 

 

Featured in the December 26th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED MYA 2 1/2 year old female Terrier mix


She came to us from a kill shelter when they needed more room. She is a small girl weighing 25 pounds with short brown and black fur. She is friendly, full of fun and already housetrained. Her new year will be bright if she finds her new home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured in the December 5th Northwest Herald

 

POPTART 5 month old male Tiger DSH


He was found as a stray with his four littermates when they were only a couple of months old. He is the last one of his litter still waiting to be adopted. He has a sweet innocent face with big trusting eyes and he is waiting for you to take him home. 
UPDATE 1-8-10 THIS HANDSOME BOY IS STILL LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME.
 

 

ADOPTED VICTOR 7 month old male Rat Terrier mix


You can see why we had to save this cute puppy from a kill shelter. This black and white 20 pound pup is already housetrained, quiet, good with children and other dogs too. He is looking for a nice family to hang out with for the rest of his life. 

 

 

 

Featured in the October 17th Northwest Herald


MISTY 1 year old female Brown Tabby DSH


She was found on a golf course with her babies. She came here to raise her litter of 4 and she was a wonderful mother. This sweet sad face seems to tell us her whole life story but we hope someone will change her future. She needs and deserves a loving guardian. 
UPDATE 1-8-10 THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL IS STILL LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER HOME.

 

 

Featured in the August 15th Northwest Herald

 

ADOPTED TYRELL 1 year old male Black DSH

He came to us with his littermates when he was just a little kitten and he is the only one that has not been adopted yet. Black cats are often the last to be adopted from the shelter. Please don't overlook this sweet, friendly, lovable black cat.
UPDATE 1-8-10 THIS HANDSOME BOY IS STILL LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME.
 

 

 

Featured in the July 11th Northwest Herald

PARIS  1 year old female Gray Tabby DSH

 

Her mother and 4 other siblings came to us through the Trap-Neuter-Return program.  She has green eyes, wonderful markings and a very sweet face.  She is ready for some love from you and to be a loving member of your family.  UPDATE 1-8-10 THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL IS STILL LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER HOME.

 

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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Helping Paws Animals Shelter

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Open Every Day 12pm (noon) - 4pm

Location:
2500 Harding Lane
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815)338-4400

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