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August 2026
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. 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…
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
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!
September 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 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
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