“Whip“ 1-year-old female Hi there! My name is Whip. I am a domestic shorthair mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. I was brought in as a stray […]
“Teddy“ 10-month-old male Hello there! My name is Teddy and I’m a handsome Beagle mix. I am looking for someone who understands that sometimes pups like me have not had […]
“Autumn“ 3-year-old female Meet Autumn! Autumn is a domestic, medium-haired mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She is a social and friendly girl with a mellow temperament. […]
“Zorro“ 11-month-old male Meet Zorro! This adorable boy is a retriever mix who was rescued from a kill shelter in Kentucky along with his brother, Ranger. Zorro is the perfect […]
“Sabrina“ 2-year-old female Meet Sabrina! This gorgeous girl is a 2-year-old domestic, medium-haired mix. She was rescued from a kill shelter in southern Illinois and is now available for adoption […]
“Raina“ 4-month-old female Raina is a Lab and retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She came in from a kill shelter in Kentucky as a very […]
“Lily B“ 14-year-old female Lily B is a domestic short-haired cat available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She was left at the shelter’s front door all by herself […]
“Super Mario“ 1 1/2-year-old male Super Mario is an old hound mix. He is a very sweet and silly boy who loves hanging around people. He enjoys going on strolls […]
“Cream“ 1-year-old female Cream is a 1-year-old domestic short-haired cat. She is a gentle and sociable girl who loves cuddles and attention. Cream was brought into the shelter along with […]
“Janie“ 1-year-old female Janie is a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog mix. Her personality is the best of both worlds! She has a sweet and loving disposition that makes for a […]
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