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 [...]

All cats like to play and hunt, so keep them entertained with a Snuffle Mat. All supplies and instructions are included to make one Snuffle Mat per person. Call the shelter at 815-338-4400 to pay in advance and reserve your spot to make this fun, interactive toy. Only 15 spots for this event. Check out all the other events during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and be sure to get your raffle ticket for attending this class.

Create your own canvas painting and support the animals at Helping Paws. For ages 5-12, participants will be guided by an instructor through the featured artwork below to create their own purrfect masterpiece at The Studio Art School in McHenry.   Reserve your easel by calling 815-385-3990 and join us for this special event. Check out all the other events during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and be sure to get your raffle ticket for attending this class.

Create your own canvas painting and support the animals at Helping Paws. For ages 13 - adult, participants will be guided by an instructor through the featured artwork below to create their own purrfect masterpiece at The Studio Art School in McHenry.   Reserve your easel by contacting The Studio Art School at 815-385-3990 and join us for this special event. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks with you. Check out all the other events during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month [...]

During the entire month of July, make an appointment with Ali or Jen at Uptown Salon in the Woodstock Square and mention HP. A percentage of your services will be donated back to Helping Paws.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]