Fern – 6-year-old feist-terrier mix I’m Fern, a sweet southern belle from Tennessee. I came from a hoarding situation where 65 dogs and cats were rescued. I didn’t get the love and attention I longed for, which has made me a bit shy. But once you get to know me, you’ll discover a loyal and […]
Waltzer – 4-month-old medium breed mix Hello, I’m Waltzer! I came from a Southern Illinois kill shelter with my mom and five siblings. I was adopted, but unfortunately, I was recently returned to the shelter through no fault of my own. I am ready to find my forever home! I am neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. […]
Talia – 6-month-old medium breed mix Back in July I arrived at Helping Paws from Kentucky with my five siblings. At the time I weighed about six pounds, but now I’m about 15 pounds. I am spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated for my age. I am an energetic and silly girl, always up for a […]
Josie – 6-month-old wire fox terrier mix IHello, my name is Josie and I am an almost 6-month-old fox wire terrier mix! My story starts at a shelter in Hazard, Kentucky. My sister and I traveled nine hours to arrive at Helping Paws. My sister found her forever home, but I am still waiting. I […]
Alma – 9-year-old miniature poodle mix I’m Alma, a miniature poodle mix about nine years old. Even though I am a senior, I have spunk left! I love going on walks and sometimes I enjoy a little playtime. I weigh about 15 pounds, and I have already been spayed. The HP staff gave me a […]
Elwood and Jake – 7-month-old Blue Heeler mixes This is Elwood and Jake, 7-month-old Blue Heeler mixes, weighing around 30 pounds each. The pair traveled here from Hazard, Kentucky. Though they enjoy playing together, they do not need to go home together. Jake and Elwood have both been neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated for their […]
Khloe – 1-year-old medium mixed breed I’m Khloe, a 1-year old medium breed mix, and I weigh just under 40 pounds. I arrived at Helping Paws in June and had six puppies three days later in foster. It has been about three months, and I am ready to be adopted. I love to be petted […]
Lola – 1½-year-old Aussie/retriever mix Hi, I’m Lola. I first arrived at Helping Paws from Kentucky in April 2022, with my four siblings. I was adopted to a home with two girls. One of my little human girls was hurt by another dog and she became scared of me. It makes me so sad because […]
Mittens – 6-year-old female cat My name is Mittens, and I weigh about 10 pounds and have a ¾ length tail. I was transferred to Helping Paws three years ago with my four kittens. I was adopted five months after arriving, but unfortunately, I was recently brought back due to the health of my owner. […]
Boomer and Sissy – 3- and 4-year-old small breed mixed Our owner passed away recently. They had family, but they dumped us at an animal control in Western Kentucky. Sissy has a low grade heart murmur, though luckily there is nothing that needs to be done. We are a pretty go with the flow and […]
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