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September 2026
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
Helping Strays Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for the Helping Strays 15th Annual Golf Tournament!
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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