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October 2026
Mattress Dogzzz Grand Opening and Pet Adoption Event
We are very 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 are very grateful for their support of Helping Strays and can’t wait to see you…
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
Better Together Adoption Event
Looking to add a new furry family member? Join Purina for the “Better Together Adoption Event” at 9 Mile Garden on Sunday, Nov. 1. For one day only, Purina will cover adoption fees for the first 100 pets adopted (up to $25,000) at the St. Louis region’s largest single-day adoption event of the year. Hosted…
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 PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for an adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs, and possibly puppies, on hand for you to meet and adopt. There will also be food trucks and vendors there for another fun Adoption Day! Stop by to adopt a dog, get something good to eat and drink, and do…
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!
Rescue Readers
Join us for tons of fun at the November Rescue Readers event! Read to the shelter pets, tour the shelter, make crafts. A parent/guardian must stay with the child.
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
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!
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