“Stella” – 6-month-old female Introducing Stella! This sweet and spunky pup is a Great Dane mix. As a playful and active girl, Stella loves to run around the yard with […]
“Callie” – 1-year-old female Hi, I’m Callie! I’m an Australian cattle dog mix available for adoption. I am a very sweet girl with a vibrant personality. I love being outdoors […]
Meet Peep! This darling pup is a retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Peep is a very sweet and loving girl; when people are near, her […]
Meet Harrison! This pup is available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. If you can’t tell by his radiant smile, Harrison is a very happy boy! He has a […]
Hi there, I’m Bennet! I am a hound mix available for adoption. I have been at the shelter for months now and staff has no idea why I am still […]
This happy boy is searching for his forever family. Crosby is an Australian shepherd mix with a fun and loving disposition. He is a bundle of joy with a contagious […]
Introducing Honey! This gorgeous girl is a kitty available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Honey is a curious soul with a gentle heart. She enjoys rolling around with […]
“Bridgette” – 1-year-old female Meet Bridgette! This sweet girl is a beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Bridgette is a very attentive and curious girl. Although […]
“Stormie“ 5-month-old female Meet Stormie! This happy girl is a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. If your home is in need of a fun and […]
“Winston“ 5-year-old male Hi, I’m Winston! I am lab/retriever mix available for adoption. I entered the shelter with heartworm, but after months of treatment, I am now healthy and finally […]
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