The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week
December 1, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
Alex Ryan, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Deann and Patrick Ryan of Woodstock. His nominating teacher wrote, “Alex is an incredibly devoted musician and student. […]
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 […]
Ella Conlon, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Sean Conlon, Crystal Lake. She was nominated by her guidance counselor, who wrote that Ella […]
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 […]
Cade Blaksley, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Blaksley, Wonder Lake. One of his teachers nominated Cade because of the work he […]
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 […]
Zachary Canaday, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Bruce and Laura Canaday of Woodstock. His nominating teacher wrote that while Zachary is a starting linebacker on […]
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 […]
Griffin Graff, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Bonnie and Derek Graff, Ringwood. His nominating teacher wrote that Griffin is a pleasure to […]
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