McHenry-opoly Expo
McHenry West High School 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL, United StatesVisit Helping Paws in McHenry and find out about upcoming events like our Art for the Paws online auction and reception. We will also have some of our adoptable dogs with us who are looking for potential forever home candidates!
Art for the Paws Online Auction
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesIt's time for art and animal lovers to start bidding on this year's Art for the Paws mini-masterpieces! Art for the Paws is a fundraiser and community outreach project to raise awareness for the arts while benefiting Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Individuals of all ages and artistic abilities created works of art again this year using any medium they desired, ranging from oils and watercolor to photography, mixed media, ceramics, and more. The art encompasses a variety of subjects including animals, florals, landscapes, abstract visions and local landmarks. The online [...]
18th Annual Benefit Flower Sale – Get Your Orders In
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesSpring has Sprung! It’s time for Helping Paws’ 18th Annual Benefit Flower Sale. 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! All you need to do is download and complete the order form and either mail in or drop off at the shelter by April [...]
Pet Adoption Event
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesCome meet some of our adoptable dogs from Helping Paws!
Tag Day – Crystal Lake
Jewel - Crystal Lake 6140 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesHelping Paws volunteers will be in front of Jewel asking for donations to support our animals. Consider making a donation of any amount and thank you for your support!
Pet Adoption Event
Birds and Beasts Pet Shop 35 Berkshire Drive, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesCome out for Birds and Beasts Pet Shop bi-annual Pet Club Sale this weekend. Helping Paws will be there with some adoptable dogs from 10am to 2pm. We will also have info about our upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer.
Volunteer Orientation
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesIf 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 [...]
Wish List Day – Crystal Lake
Walmart - Crystal Lake 1205 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesHelping Paws volunteers will be outside of Walmart handing out the shelter Wish List. The items listed are supplies that we use or need on a regular basis to operate the shelter and care for and feed our animals. Help us stuff our van with shelter supplies by purchasing an item off of the Wish List and donating it to us!
Ride for the Paws
Beyond Stable Farm 11129 Route 176, Woodstock, United StatesHelping Paws is excited to be the benefactor during the Prairie State Classic Horse Show! Celebrating their 25th anniversary, they will be hosting a "Ride for the Paws" stick horse class on June 2 at 12pm. All children are welcome and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the animals at Helping Paws! So bring your kids and get there early to get your stick horse and learn how to "show your horse"! Stay and watch the Prairie State Classic free of charge and experience the [...]
Purrs and Paws Kitten Shower
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesYOU'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 [...]