Matilda – 4-month-old Aussie mix My story starts in Southern Illinois where I was brought to a shelter with my mom and six siblings. We transferred here to Helping Paws in November and I am the last to be adopted from my family. If you are looking for a girl who loves to play, I […]
Lela – 2-year-old Aussie retriever mix I haven’t had the best luck with finding a forever home. I have been adopted and returned twice for reasons out of my control. Needless to say, I am ready for my lucky break. I am outgoing and super sweet, and I will try to get as many pets […]
Daisy and Dixie – 9-month-old domestic shorthairs Meet sisters Daisy and Dixie! Found on private property in Huntley with their two brothers, the cats were brought to Helping Paws where they have been fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. Super sweet and friendly girls, we are hoping they can be adopted together. Both cats love to play, […]
Princess Raisin – 1-year-old heeler mix Hello, I’m Princess Raisin. I came to Helping Paws in August with my four puppies. I was adopted, but returned a month later due to my owner’s health. I am so ready for my forever home! I am a very energetic girl and would like a home that is […]
Ella – 2-year-old domestic shorthair My name is Ella. I am at Helping Paws Animal Shelter, waiting for my forever home to find me! I am a domestic shorthair female. My coloring is called “Torbie,” a mixture between tabby and tortie. I was transferred here from a shelter in Southern Illinois. I have since been […]
Piper – Terrier mix It’s nice to meet you! I am named Piper, a terrier mix. I came to Helping Paws two months ago from a kill shelter in Hazard, Kentucky. I am waiting for my home to find me. I am spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. I am a friendly and super happy girl! […]
Farkle & Yahtzee –7-month-old shorthairs Hi, I am Yahtzee and I have a brother, Farkle. We are 7-month-old, domestic shorthair boys. Brought in as strays, we have been here for 141 days. We have been neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. Upon first meeting people, I tend to be a little less confident than Farkle; but […]
Steve – 3-month-old lab mix Hi, my name is Steve. I currently weigh just under 20 pounds. My mom, eight siblings and I, were confiscated from a drug house in Southern Illinois. I have been here for more than 70 days and am ready for you to take me home. I am friendly, sweet, and […]
Abby – 6-month-old retriever mix IHi, my name is Abby, and I currently weigh around 32 pounds. I traveled from Kentucky to be here and have been at the shelter for 102 days, and I am more than ready for a forever home. I am a super fun and playful girl! I would love a […]
Robin – 7-year-old domestic shorthair I am Robin, a 7-year-old female. I traveled from a kill shelter in Southern Illinois to have my second chance at Helping Paws. Some people think I look like a grumpy old lady, but I am the sweetest girl! I always greet people with a meow. I also love to […]
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