“Dexter” – 5-year-old male Hi, everyone, I’m Serena! I’m an 8-month-old hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. My sister Meet Dexter! This happy boy is a 5-year-old terrier mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Dexter is an athletic boy who loves to play and explore, making him a […]
“Serena” – 8-month-old female Hi, everyone, I’m Serena! I’m an 8-month-old hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. My sister and I entered the shelter together, and now we’re awaiting a family to call our very own! Being the fun and playful pup that I am, I would thrive in an active […]
“Sammy” – 1-year-old male This happy boy is a 1-year-old terrier mix searching for a family to call his own. Sammy has been available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter for months, and staff has no idea why he’s still here! He’s the epitome of unconditional love. He loves affection and is always ready […]
“Joy” – 5-month-old female Introducing Joy. This happy girl is a shepherd/hound mix who is in search of her forever family. Joy’s name says it all. She is a bundle of happiness who is an absolute delight to be around. Her favorite activities include running around with her toys and lounging by her human friends […]
“Hope” – 5-month-old female Hi, I’m Hope! I am a hound/ shepherd mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. As an outgoing and adventurous pup, I absolutely love to play and get active! I would make for a great running partner, hiking buddy, and overall best friend. I am a very smart girl […]
“Sammy” – 7 1/2-year-old male Meet Sammy! This happy boy is a Siberian Husky mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Despite his older age, Sammy is young at heart! He has a lively spirit and still gets the zoomies when playing outside. Being the sweet and sociable boy that he is, Sammy […]
“Lavender” – 1-year-old female Meet Lavender! This sweet girl is a domestic shorthair mix available for adoption. Lavender’s fun and vibrant personality is refreshing to be around. She is a very curious cat with an adventurous soul. She absolutely loves to play and explore; watching birds go by the window is one of her favorite […]
“Lindsey” – 5-month-old female Meet Lindsey! This sweet pup is a hound/ shepherd mix available for adoption at Helping Paws. Lindsey is a happy and lively girl who loves just about anyone she meets. She is sure to bring fun and adventure along everywhere she goes. Lindsey would be a great addition to an active […]
“Rusty” – 5-month-old male Meet Rusty! This sweet boy is a hound/retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws. Rusty has been lonely at the shelter and is in search of a fun and loving family to call his own. He is an absolute lover at heart. He is his happiest self when hanging around […]
“Landry” – 5-month-old male Meet Landry! This handsome pup is a hound/shepherd mix, available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Landry is a very smart boy with a sweet and silly personality. He loves to get active and play outside. Aside from playing with his toys, Landry’s favorite thing to do is be around […]
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