Regular Events
Papa Murphy’s Online Fundraiser
Papa Murphy's 119 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United StatesEvery Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the month of June, order from Papa Murphy's and use code DONATE at checkout and 25% of your order will go back to Helping Paws Animal Shelter!
Icy Paws Fundraiser at The Freeze
The Freeze 140 S. Virginia Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin us to cool off at the Freeze on July 17 & 18 between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm and support the homeless animals at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Helping Paws volunteers will be on-site from 11 am to 3 pm each day. We would love to see some of our alumni come out and say hi to us at our table. $5 Salty Dog Special: Salty dog sundae and a pup cup $2 Pup Cup: A special cup of ice cream with a [...]
Paws on the Patio at Public House
Public House Woodstock 101 N. Johnson Street, Woodstock, IL, United StatesJoin us, weather permitting, for this fun night out dedicated to the dogs! Enjoy a delicious meal on the patio at Public House, on the historic Woodstock Square, with your four-legged BFF starting at 5pm. There will also be drink specials. Water bowls will be available for the dogs, and maybe even some treats. A percentage of the sales from the night will go directly to support the animals at Helping Paws.
Panting for Paws 5K and 10K
Lippold Park 851 Illinois 176, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin us for the 15th annual Panting for Paws 5K and 10K! This fun event is for runners and walkers of all ages who want to help the animals. This race is CARA certified. Join us after the event for post-race food and refreshments! This year we will also have beer for those 21 and older!
Pups, Pumpkins and Pints at Holzlager Brewing Company
Holzlager Brewing Company 50 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit #F, WoodstockWe are teaming up with Holzlager Brewing Company for a fun filled afternoon on October 16 from 2:00-6:00. We will have some of our available dogs hanging out from 2:00-4:00. There will be a Pet Costume contest, sponsored by Baxter's Pet Depot. So dress your pet in it's favorite costume and come on out. Winner will be announced at 3:30. Fall photos: For a donation of only $10.00 to Helping Paws you can get a wonderful Fall photo of the family and bring your [...]
Wish List Day – Woodstock
Walmart - Woodstock 1275 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL, United StatesHelping Paws volunteers will be outside of Walmart handing out our shelter’s Wish List. Help us stuff our van with shelter supplies by purchasing an item off of the wish list and donating it to us!
Pet Adoption Event at Nature’s Feed
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesCome meet some of our adoptable dogs from Helping Paws at Nature's Feed in Spring Grove! And while you are there, check out the store for all the great items and monthly/weekly specials. The staff at Nature's Feed is dedicated to supporting you and the health and well-being of your pets.
22nd Annual Benefit Flower Sale
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesSpring has Sprung! Time to get your flats, hanging baskets, specialty flowers and veggies! All are high quality from Countryside Flower Shop Nursery & Garden Center and will give you an incredible garden all season long. Better yet, when you look at your garden, you will know that you were helping the animals! Just download and complete the Flower Sale Form 2022 and either mail it in or drop off at the shelter by April 15, 2022. Your order will be available for pick-up on [...]
Pet Adoption Event at Nature’s Feed
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesCome meet some of our adoptable dogs from Helping Paws at Nature's Feed in Spring Grove! And while you are there, check out the store for all the great items and monthly/weekly specials. The staff at Nature's Feed is dedicated to supporting you and the health and well-being of your pets.
Stand Pup Comedy Show
Woodstock Moose Lodge 406 Clay Street, WoodstockHelping Paws Animal Shelter Presents "Stand Pup Comedy Show" laugh the night away while helping support the shelter! Performances by: Joe Diamond has been hailed "America's Greatest Mind Reader". Get ready to witness some psychic phenomena and for the hairs to stand up on the back of your neck! Mike Maxwell is a regular at the Chicago Improv and is often featured on WLS-890 & WGN- 720. "Mike is a guy you can't help but like. His comedy is so relatable! James Fisher Jr. grew [...]