“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 her favorite toys. She even loves to show off her smarts and sit on command! Her radiant smile and happy spirit can light up any […]
“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 and getting active. My fun and spunky energy makes for the perfect playmate! But what I enjoy most of all is being around others; I […]
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 tail is sure to be wagging! She is very curious, attentive, and loves to explore outside on her daily walks. All she needs is a […]
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 sweet and spunky personality and enjoys being in the presence of others; all he needs is a family to share his love with. If you […]
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 here! I am a very smart and active boy with a fun personality. I love to run and play so I’d fit right in with […]
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 smile and radiant energy! He loves running around with his toys and getting lots of love from his human friends. If you can offer this […]
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 her favorite toys and napping on her comfy blankets. Although it can take her some time to feel comfortable around new people, she shows love […]
“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 shy at first, she is very loving and affectionate to those whom she trusts. One of her biggest joys is being outside on her nice […]
“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 spunky addition, Stormie is your girl! As an energetic and lively pup, Stormie is always ready to play. She would thrive in an active household, […]
“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 ready to find a family to call my own! Staff says I am a very good boy with a sweet and silly disposition. My favorite […]
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