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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!
Pumpkinfest & Adoption Event
There is plenty to see and do at Pumpkinfest! 🎪 Shop with the vendors 🌭 Grab something delicious from the food booths 🎨 Participate in the coloring contest 🎶 Listen to the Boogie Band 🐾 And meet our adorable, adoptable dogs! Stop by, say hello, and fall in love with a four-legged friend! 🎃❤️
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.
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!
Mattress Dogzzz Grand Opening and Pet Adoption Event
We’re so excited to be part of Mattress Dogzzz’s Glen Carbon grand opening! Come say hello, meet some adoptable pets, and celebrate a new local business that is helping make a difference for homeless animals in our community. We’re so grateful for their support of Helping Strays and can’t wait to see you there! 3901…
Rescue Readers
Join us for tons of fun at the October Rescue Readers event! Read to the shelter pets, tour the shelter, make crafts.
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…
PurpleOne Training
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois provides emergency shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. PurpleOne training is a free education program that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to those experiencing domestic violence. As a fellow local nonprofit, Helping Strays is serving as a community partner host of a training session.…
November 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!
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, and possibly puppies too, on hand for you to meet and adopt. Come meet your new best friend!
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
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