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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.
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!
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Join Us as We Celebrate 10 Years of Saving Lives! We are celebrating 10 years in our Hanover Road facility and we’d love for you to join us for the evening. Spend the evening with us as we commemorate a decade of compassion, second chances, and the incredible community that has helped make it all…
Monroe County Music Festival
We are excited to share this upcoming fundraiser concert for a wonderful local nonprofit, House of Neighborly Services! We are especially grateful they’ve invited Helping Strays to be part of this special weekend with some of our adoptable dogs. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy great live music, community connection, and perhaps supporting an animal…
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 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 a dog adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs 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! Helping Strays will be at PetSmart the 4th Friday of each month from…
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.
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