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May 2026
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
Rescue Readers
Join us for tons of fun at the May Rescue Readers event! Read to the shelter pets, tour the shelter, make crafts.
Westport Bark
Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 10AM–1PM at Westport Plaza in St. Louis for a tail-wagging good time! This adoption event (and more), presented by Kennelwood Pet Resorts, is your chance to: -Meet adorable adoptable dogs-Get training tips-Score giveaways-Let your pup play at our doggie playground– and connect with fellow dog lovers Bring your…
Alta Dena Annual Neighborhood Picnic
This picnic is open for all Historic Alta Dena Neighborhood residents. There will be drinks and food, pony rides, face painting, music, magician and animals! Helping Strays of Monroe County, IL will be there with puppies in the kissing booth! This is a chance to all get together and enjoy an afternoon! Hope to see…
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
Dine Out Days at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Dine at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in Columbia on the THIRD Tuesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dine Out Days at Denny’s
Dine at Denny’s in Waterloo on the THIRD Thursday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for a dog adoption event. We will have many of our adoptable dogs on hand for you to meet and adopt. They will all be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…ready to go home that day! Come meet your new best friend! Helping Strays will be there from 11am-1pm
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
Dine Out Days at PAWZ Bar and Grill
Dine at PAWZ Bar and Grill in Columbia on the LAST Wednesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Clements Car Show & Adoption Event
This event will include a car show, free food, live music, and adoptable dogs from Helping Strays. The adoptables will be there from 3-6pm.
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