Spooktacular Halloween Photo Event
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesNature’s Feed is hosting a Halloween photo event for your fur kids!! Costume Contest – Most likes on Facebook WINS a special gift! Donations requested to benefit Helping Paws FREE trick or treat with every photo donation Light Snacks will be offered
Autumn Drive 2017
Autumn Drive 16105 Garden Valley Rd., Woodstock, IL, United StatesFree to the public. AUTUMN DRIVE IS A FALL TRADITION IN MCHENRY COUNTY WITH TREASURES AT EVERY TURN. What is Autumn Drive? It’s steam rising from an old-fashioned kettle corn popper. It’s a rainbow of potted mums on the roadside. It’s tables dotted with vintage wares and handmade goods. It’s tents brimming with the colors and flavors of fall. It’s artist studios and family farms opening their doors. And it’s you! Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, set your GPS to 16105 Garden Valley [...]
Pet Adoption Event
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesCome meet some of our adoptable dogs from Helping Paws!
Pet Pictures with Santa
Woodstock Veterinary Clinic 691 Lake Ave, , Woodstock, IL, United StatesStop by the Woodstock Veterinary Clinic with your fur babies and get pictures taken with Santa before just in time for the holidays! High-quality digital photos are available for a $10 donation that goes to help our animals.
Lighting of the Square in Woodstock
Woodstock Square Woodstock, IL, United StatesCome out to the beautiful, historic Woodstock Square on the Friday after Thanksgiving when Christmas officially comes to Woodstock and the lighting of the Square happens. Helping Paws will be there with some merry volunteers and will be handing out information about our animal shelter, upcoming events and sweet treats.
Holiday PAWTY & Santa Photos
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesNature's Feed is hosting their annual Holiday Pawty for customers and their fur kids. Santa will be on site to take pictures with and he’ll be offering treats too! Pictures will be sent electronically just in time for holiday cards! Donations are requested and will benefit Helping Paws.
Volunteer Orientation
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 [...]
Holiday Quarter Auction
Mixin Mingle 124 Cass Street, Woodstock, IL, United StatesFinish up your holiday shopping and join us for a fun Quarter Auction hosted by our friends at Mixin Mingle in McHenry. You buy a paddle for $5 each (5 paddles for $20) and bid with quarters to win awesome items from local business owners and artists. There is also a raffle at the end and if you bring in any items from our Wish List, you get extra raffle tickets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. More details and list of vendors [...]
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 [...]
Art for the Paws 2018 – Call for Artists
Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL, United StatesWe are excited to announce we are looking for artists to participate in our 4th annual Art for the Paws fundraiser! Artists of all abilities, ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate by creating works of art in a variety of mediums on 6″ x 6″ canvases. Starting January 2, 2018, canvases may be picked up at Helping Paws Animal Shelter or any of the following locations during regular business hours for a donation of $5 each. Material Things Artisan Market, 103 E. Van Buren St., [...]