The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week
Jane – 5-month-old collie mix Howdy, my name is Jane. I am a five-month-old Collie mix and weigh about 22 pounds. I traveled here from Hazard, Kentucky. The staff have […]
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Jane – 5-month-old collie mix Howdy, my name is Jane. I am a five-month-old Collie mix and weigh about 22 pounds. I traveled here from Hazard, Kentucky. The staff have […]
Levi – 4-month-old hound mix Levi arrived at Helping Paws from an animal shelter in Kentucky, moving up here for a second chance. He’s neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. A happy […]
Nana – 7-year-old large breed mix Nana is one of 43 dogs seized on Jan. 14 by Animal Rescue Corps in Kentucky in a rescue effort known as “Operation Frozen […]
Pixie – 5-month-old retriever mix 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 […]
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. […]
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