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., [...]
Pet Nail Clipping
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesBring your pets to get their nails clipped and all donations will go to support the homeless pets at Helping Paws.
Pet Adoption Event
Nature's Feed 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove, IL, United StatesCome meet some of our adoptable dogs from Helping Paws!
Huntley Home & Business Expo
Huntley Park District 12015 Mill Street, Huntley, IL, United StatesVisit the Helping Paws booth in Huntley and find out about upcoming events like our Art for the Paws online auction and reception. It's also a chance to meet some of our adoptable dogs who are looking for potential forever home candidates!
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 [...]