Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been thinking of adding a new kitty to your household then contemplate no more; the time is NOW. Luckily, Helping Paws is chock-full of […]
“Sally”5-year-old femaleRescued from a shelter in Kentucky, 5-year-old Sally has a mysterious past. What is obvious, though, is that Sally has had a lot of good meals! This adorable, portly […]
“Sue Anne”4-month-old femaleSweet Sue Anne is having a hard time getting noticed at the shelter. As a 4-month-old tabby, this teenager can’t catch visitors’ eyes as well as the colorful, […]
“Roxie”1-year-old femaleThe first thing one notices about 1-year-old Roxie is her completely adorable appearance. With her scruffy, tri-color coat and floppy ears, this terrier mix’s style game is on point! […]
“Astra”2-month-old femaleRetriever mix Astra is a playful, inquisitive, darling girl, eager to meet the world and everyone in it. Luckily, at only two months old, Astra has a lifetime of […]
“Emmett”8-month-old maleSleek and lanky Emmett is an 8-month-old retriever mix who would love an active family to put those long legs to good use. Emmett is a playful and loving […]
“Bianca”7-year-old femalePekingese mix Bianca is a gorgeous, soft, fluffy girl with the sweetest gentle soul and an outrageous underbite. This 7-year-old darling just wants an easy stroll through the neighborhood […]
“Ace”3-year-old male3-year-old Ace is a big, handsome, mustachioed hunk who spent his early childhood on the streets until he and his siblings were brought in by a good Samaritan. Since […]
“Duke” 1-year-old male 1-year-old beagle mix Duke is ready to go! This happy guy wants you to know that life is short, the time is now, carpe’ diem and seize […]
For 8-year-old Demi, life hasn’t been very easy. This sweet, senior chihuahua mix found herself at a high-kill shelter with an uncomfortable skin condition that made her not very appealing […]
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