Ready to find your new best friend?
Our experienced team is here to help!
At Helping Strays, we have been rescuing pets for over two decades and are committed to providing you with a first-class experience before, during, and after adoption. Our team of expert match-makers will help you find the perfect pet for your family and lifestyle.
You’ll love our simple process. We encourage walk-ins, so you can visit the shelter to meet your new best friend any time that is convenient for you! If you would like to meet an animal in foster care, give us a call at 618-939-7389 and we will help you schedule a convenient time to meet.
Adoption Fees
Dog Adoption Fees
$300 - Puppies
(under 7 months old)
$250 - Adults
(7 months & older)
Cat Adoption Fees
$125 - Kittens
(under 7 months old)
$100 - Adult
(7 months & older)
In addition to your new family member, your adoption fee comes with over $500 in medical services included. What’s Included:
Routine Vaccinations
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Microchipping
A Collar and Starter Bag of Purina Pet Food
FeLV and FIV Testing for Cats
Heartworm Testing For Dogs
Heartworm & Flea/Tick Prevention
See an animal you would like to meet?
Great, we encourage walk-in adoptions!
Requirements and Details:
Adopters must be 18 years of age or older.
Adopters agree that cats will be housed indoors and will not be declawed.
Adopters agree that dogs will be housed indoors and remain on heartworm prevention.
Ready to find your new best friend?
If you choose to complete an application before coming to the shelter, a member of our adoption team will contact you within 48 hours.
Our experienced team is here to help!