The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week
Betsy – 8-month-old domestic shorthair Hi, I’m Betsy! I came from Southern Illinois and I have been waiting here at HP for more than 130 days. I have been through […]
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Betsy – 8-month-old domestic shorthair Hi, I’m Betsy! I came from Southern Illinois and I have been waiting here at HP for more than 130 days. I have been through […]
Plunkett – 7-year-old terrier/feist mix Rescued from a hoarding situation in Gallatin, Tenn., Plunkett came to Helping Paws and is looking for a loving home. He’s been neutered, vaccinated, and […]
Grace – 7-month-old shepherd mix Grace, a 7-month old, 43-pound Shepherd mix, came to Helping Paws from Kentucky, about a month ago. She’s up-to-date on vaccines, spayed, microchipped, and ready […]
Bali and Bliss – 9-month-old domestic shorthairs Sisters Bali (shown) and Bliss came to Helping Paws from southern Illinois. Both cats are spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and currently waiting for […]
Matilda – 4-month-old Aussie mix My story starts in Southern Illinois where I was brought to a shelter with my mom and six siblings. We transferred here to Helping Paws […]
Lela – 2-year-old Aussie retriever mix I haven’t had the best luck with finding a forever home. I have been adopted and returned twice for reasons out of my control. […]
Daisy and Dixie – 9-month-old domestic shorthairs Meet sisters Daisy and Dixie! Found on private property in Huntley with their two brothers, the cats were brought to Helping Paws where […]
Princess Raisin – 1-year-old heeler mix Hello, I’m Princess Raisin. I came to Helping Paws in August with my four puppies. I was adopted, but returned a month later due […]
Ella – 2-year-old domestic shorthair My name is Ella. I am at Helping Paws Animal Shelter, waiting for my forever home to find me! I am a domestic shorthair female. […]
Piper – Terrier mix It’s nice to meet you! I am named Piper, a terrier mix. I came to Helping Paws two months ago from a kill shelter in Hazard, […]
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