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Pet of the Week Rusty

Pet of the Week Rusty

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week 10-year-old male orange and white DSH Rusty was abandoned by his guardian. He is a large boy weighing 14 pounds. He has a […]

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Cooper at Helping Paws

Pet of the Week Cooper

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week 7-month-old male beagle mix This handsome tri-colored puppy came from a kill shelter. He is medium size and weighs about 37 pounds. This […]

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Pet of the Week “Soxx”

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week 9-year-old male gray and white DHL This handsome 18 pound big fellow was abandoned at a stable. He started out as a very […]

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Pet of the Week “Ash”

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week 10-year-old male beagle mix To see this pet or others or to volunteer to help walk dogs, call the shelter at This handsome […]

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Pet of the Week “Kitty & Paxil”

Pet of the Week “Kitty & Paxil”

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week 12-year-old male and female cats They were adopted from Helping Paws as kittens and returned years later due to guardian issues. They are […]

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The Woodstock Independent's Pet of the Week Nora

Pet of the Week “Nora”

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week “Nora” 2-year-old female hound mix This cute girl came heartworm positive from a kill shelter. She successfully completed the long terrible treatment (that […]

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Pet of the Week Lizzy

Pet of the Week Lizzy

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week “Lizzy” 13 1/2-year-old female gray DSH She came to us as a pregnant stray cat. She had four kittens, and they were quickly […]

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Pet of the Week Blanche

Pet of the Week: Blanche

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week Blanche 1 1/2-year-old female Korean Jindo mix The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week is Blanche. She can be a little shy at […]

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Romeo The Woodstock Independent's Pet Of The Week

Pet of the Week: Romeo

The Woodstock Independent Pet Of The Week “Romeo” 3 1/2-year-old male black & white DSH The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week is Romeo. He was found with his siblings […]

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Pet of the Week "Lily B"

Pet of the Week Lily B

Pet of the Week “Lily B” 11-year-old female dilute torte DSH The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week “Lily B” of Helping Paws in Woodstock.  She was abandoned by her […]

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