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September 2026
“Paws on the Patio” Yappy Hour
Join us at “Paws on the Patio” Yappy Hour and Fundraiser! There will be adoptable dogs and plus for every Pacifico beer sold, they will donate $1 to Helping Strays. Come out for a fun afternoon of food and drinks and dog adoptions. HotShots Sports Bar & Grill in Arnold, MO 131 Arnold Crossroads Center
Orange Theory Fitness Fundraiser & Adoption Event
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, possibly your new furry buddy awaits you! Please bring donated items to help our pups in the shelter. Orange Theory Fitness 11457 Olive Blvd Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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 Mom’s Night Out
Join us September 17 from 4-8 PM at The Barkery. 335 W Main St. in Belleville, IL Meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes Shop unique dog mom vendors and local businesses Silent auction & raffle baskets with fantastic prizes Food & drinks available for purchase Pamper yourself with products and services just for dog moms Learn more about…
General Board Meeting – open to the public
Board of Directors Meeting open to the public 7 pm at Helping Strays 4221 Hanover Rd Columbia, IL
Helping Strays Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for the Helping Strays 15th Annual Golf Tournament!
Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for an adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs and puppies on hand for you to meet and adopt. There will also be food trucks and vendors there for another fun Adoption Day! Food & Drinks– Do More Good Coffee and Crafts– Tacos Y Carnitas– Gelu St. Lou– Big…
Retail for Rescue
Shop at Three Tails Parlor and Pantry in Columbia and Waterloo the LAST TUESDAY of every month and they will donate 15% of ALL retail sales from BOTH locations to Helping Strays to support the pets waiting for their forever homes. Store hours: 8am-5:30pm Customers can also shop directly from the shelter’s wishlist in-store to…
October 2026
Dine Out Days at Hopskeller Brewing Company
Dine at Hopskeller Brewing Company in Waterloo the FIRST Wednesday 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!
“Zombie Love” A Murder Mystery Dinner
Join us at Turner Hall on October 17 for a murder mystery dinner! Come dressed as a zombie or in a Halloween costume. To register: Use the QR code or text Mystery26 to 76278.
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