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July 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.
Cat & Kitten Adoption Event at PetSmart
Helping Strays will be at PetSmart Tuesday, July 21 from 10am-12pm. 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 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!
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
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.
Puppy Yoga at Fast Fitness Boot Camp
Come to Puppy Yoga class and enjoy some puppy kisses, cuddles, and cuteness while getting a gentle workout. Class is limited to 25 people so get your reservation in early. BYO yoga mat. Contact Fast Fitness at ffbcwaterloo@gmail.com to register. Minimum $25 to join class, cash only. 405 Front St. Waterloo, IL
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…
August 2026
Glow Bingo!
Join us for Glow Bingo on August 1st. This event always sells out so get your tickets now! To register: Text GLOW2026 to 41444 or copy & paste this link https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/b4HI0g?vid=1qi98b
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 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!
Steins for Support
Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company on August 9 from 1-3pm. We will have adoptable dogs, information about volunteering and fostering, possible raffles, and 20% of sales will be donated to Helping Strays. Come try a new beer on tap and order some lunch off the food menu. The location is the Midtown Biergarten …
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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