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August 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.
Dog Adoption event at Tractor Supply
Join us at Tractor Supply in Belleville for a dog adoption event. We will have several of our adoptable dogs, and possibly puppies, on hand for you to meet and adopt. We will be there from 10am-12pm. Come meet your new best friend! 1570 East State Rt 15 in Belleville
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!
Cat & Kitten Adoption Event at PetSmart
Helping Strays will be at PetSmart Tuesday, August 18 from 4-6pm. Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for an adoption event. We will have adoptable cats and kittens on hand for you to meet and adopt. They will be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…ready to go home that day! Come meet your new best friend! You can…
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 an adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs and puppies on hand for you to meet and adopt. They will be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…ready to go home that day! Come meet your new best friend! You can see our adoptable canines on our website. www.helpingstrays.org
Bark Tie Gala
In honor of Purina’s 100th anniversary, they will host a Bark Tie Gala on August 22 from 5-8pm. Advance tickets required. https://nes.tl/BarkTieGala2026 Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO
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.
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…
Waterloo Municipal Band Concert
Helping Strays will be sponsoring ice cream from Oh Sugar! Ice and Cream at the Waterloo Municipal band concert on Tuesday, August 25 at 8PM. Come enjoy a beautiful night out!
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.
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