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January 2026
Buy a Heart, Save a Heart
Purchase a heart for any donation amount and you will be helping cover the cost of expensive heartworm treatment for a shelter dog AND HELPING SAVE A LIFE. You can purchase a heart(s) at the following businesses: COLUMBIA: Birds Nest Design, Columbia Fit Body, Fabulous Finds, Fashion Attic, Helping Strays, Joe’s Pizza & Pasta, Khoury…
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.
New Year for the Strays Trivia Night
Join us for the biggest trivia night of the year benefiting animal welfare organizations in the St. Louis and metro east region. Helping Strays is one of the beneficiaries!
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 – Millers on Main
Dine at Millers on Main in Columbia on Wednesday, January 21 and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dog Adoption Event at Rural King
Join us at Rural King in Waterloo for a dog adoption event. We will have many of our adoptable dogs on hand for you to meet and adopt. Come meet your new best friend!
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.
Paint your Pet!
THIS IS SOLD OUT FOR JANUARY 29 BUT WATCH FOR ANOTHER SESSION IN MARCH 2026! Join us at Makers on Main in Columbia and paint your pet! Your pet will be custom drawn on canvas and all you have to do is watercolor paint! Half of the fee will be donated to Helping Strays.
Puppy Yoga!
PUPPY YOGA CLASS IS FULL! WE WILL BE HAVING ANOTHER CLASS IN THE FUTURE,WATCH FOR INFORMATION. Come to Puppy Yoga class and enjoy some puppy kisses, cuddles, and cuteness while getting a gentle workout. Class is limited to 35 people so get your reservation in early. To reserve a spot, email ffbcwaterloo@gmail.com
February 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.
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 February Rescue Readers event!
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