Luna – 5-year-old domestic medium hair I came in July 2018 as a stray kitten with three siblings. I was adopted in October 2018, but returned almost four months ago due to my owner not being able to take care of me anymore. I am a big girl and weigh almost 18 pounds. I am […]
Hillary – 6-month-old medium breed mix I weigh about 25 pounds. Believe it or not, I traveled over 13 hours to get here with my sister from an animal shelter in Oklahoma! I love to play outside in the yard; that is where I let my silliness shine through. It is always an extra bonus […]
Cupcake – 3-year-old miniature pinscher/beagle mix IUp to date on shots, spayed, and microchipped, weighing around 16.6 pounds, I enjoy jumping on the agility equipment in the yard and running through tunnels! I am very talented and would do great at agility or other types of dog sports. If you’re not into doggie sports, I […]
Violet – 1-year-old domestic short hair I traveled over five hours to get here, from a shelter in Southern Illinois. My five kittens were about two months old when they made the journey with me. Well, now it is my turn to get adopted! I get to play in our adult kitty room with all […]
Tacey – 3-month-old medium breed mix I traveled all the way from Kentucky with my five siblings to get here. The medical team at Helping Paws made sure I am up to date on shots, have a microchip, and spayed me. I guess you could say I’m your average puppy! I have lots of energy […]
Razzles – 3-month-old beagle/terrier mix II was born April 22, 2023, in foster care. My foster mom has a lot to say about me! She says I am very silly, active, and loving. I can go up and down stairs, and am good with kids. I miss playing with my siblings, but at least I […]
Dot – 4-year-old beagle/terrier mix I was weighed not too long ago and came in at 21 pounds. My story started in Hazard, Kentucky, where I found myself at a kill shelter. I arrived at Helping Paws, and I have been here for 109 days. I did have six puppies while here, but I am […]
Samantha – 2-year-old domestic short-hair female cat I arrived at Helping Paws with my four kittens on May ninth; we have been here for 57 days (as of July 4th)! I traveled six hours to get here, and I am very ready to find my forever home. I am an outgoing girl and I enjoy […]
Elton – 2-year-old domestic short-hair boy I have been at Helping Paws for 67 days (as of 6-27), and I can’t wait to find my forever home! I am neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. I also had most of my teeth removed due to severe gum disease; I have a canine and a couple incisors […]
Dezi – 9-month-old male husky mix I traveled to Woodstock, Illinois, from a kill shelter in Hazard, Kentucky; it was over eight hours of traveling. Since being here at Helping Paws, I have been neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. The staff and volunteers have many great things to say about me; some of which include […]
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