Bibiana Bentley, a Woodstock North High School sophomore, is the daughter of Christina Diaz, Woodstock. The teacher that nominated Bibi said she takes everything she does seriously, never doing […]
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. […]
Kennedy Cordell, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Cordell of Woodstock. Her nominating teacher has had her in multiple art classes and has […]
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, […]
Max Astacio, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Mario and Connie Astacio, West Dundee. He was nominated by his guidance counselor who wrote […]
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 […]
Rylee Williams, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Erin and Shane Williams, Wonder Lake. The teacher that nominated Rylee commented on the extraordinary job she […]
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 […]
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