Grace – 7-month-old shepherd mix Grace, a 7-month old, 43-pound Shepherd mix, came to Helping Paws from Kentucky, about a month ago. She’s up-to-date on vaccines, spayed, microchipped, and ready to […]
Sarah Sites, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kimberly and Arch Sites of Woodstock. Her nominating teacher described Sarah as a great violinist and great person who […]
Bali and Bliss – 9-month-old domestic shorthairsSisters Bali (shown) and Bliss came to Helping Paws from southern Illinois. Both cats are spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and currently waiting for homes. […]
Abel Arce, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Favio Arce and Juanita Arce, Woodstock. He was nominated by his guidance counselor who wrote, ”Abel takes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Luke Zimmerman, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Ann-Marie Zimmerman and Tim Zimmerman of Woodstock. His nominating teacher described Luke as an amazing young man who works […]
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 […]
Fiona Morris, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of John and Anne-Marie Morris, Cary. She was nominated by her guidance counselor who wrote, ”Fiona has the […]
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 […]
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