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Purrs and Paws Kitten Shower

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock

YOU'RE INVITED! PURRS AND PAWS KITTEN SHOWER It's kitten season and Helping Paws needs YOUR help in order to care for all the tiny kittens headed our way.  Kitten season is when pregnant and nursing cats and orphaned kittens flood our shelter.  With so many kittens in foster care (or expected to be in foster care) we need a little help.  We are holding a month long "kitten shower" from June 1st to June 30th to help gather some much needed items.  Come stop by our shelter and place your donation in our "kitty playpen" during business hours and please visit with all [...]

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Read to Cats

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock

During the entire month of June, we invite anyone who’s interested to come read to our cats at Helping Paws. Cozy up in a corner with your favorite book (that you bring of course) and read aloud. Some cats may cuddle up near you, while others will linger nearby with their ears perked. Reading can last as long as you like, but the cats would appreciate at least 15 minutes of your time. This is a great opportunity to relax, brush up on reading skills and also help [...]

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Volunteer Orientation

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock

If you love pets and are looking to donate your time and talents, please come to our volunteer orientation! We are looking for volunteers to make a difference, in all different ways, to support the shelter and the animals in our care. This informational meeting about Helping Paws Animal Shelter will get you started on the path to helping pets in need. Orientation starts at 1pm on the first Sunday of each month or 7pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Please contact volunteer@helpingpaws.net [...]

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How To Photograph Your Cat

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock

Is your Instagram lacking because you can’t get a good pic of your cat? Does the internet need more pictures of cats? If you answered yes to either of these then you need to come to our Catography class! You will learn how to take better pictures, lighting tips, and get to practice on cute cats here in the shelter! Bring your camera or smartphone and sign up today! Check out all the other events during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and be sure to [...]

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