History Of Helping Paws

Foster program established until stray animals could be found permanent, loving homes.

Helping Paws incorporated as the first no-kill animal welfare association in McHenry County

Helping Paws rented its first facility in Richfield, which was only able to house cats.

Purchased and remodeled a 3,000 square foot building in Crystal Lake, which could house up to 60 cats and 7 dogs.

Designed, built and moved into its current 10,000 square foot facility in Woodstock, with the ability to care for more than 3 times the number of cats and dogs.

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 Animal Shelter

Hours:  
 Open Every Day 12 pm (noon) - 4 pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays open until 7 pm

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

Map to our shelter

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.