Helping Strays of Monroe County

Helping Strays of Monroe County Formed in 2002, Helping Strays ' mission is to rescue, shelter, and rehabilitate homeless pets, find them loving homes, and promote responsible pet ownership.
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08/13/2025

The annual Helping Strays Golf Tournament has SOLD OUT. Hooray!
We are still accepting hole sponsors!

PET OF THE DAY!Meet Rue!  This goofy, animated girl is full of personality and charm. She is smart too and will sit and ...
08/13/2025

PET OF THE DAY!

Meet Rue! This goofy, animated girl is full of personality and charm. She is smart too and will sit and speak for treats like a pro! Rue is a great car companion and always up for an adventure. Her favorite thing in the world? Her beloved babies (stuffed toys)! She pulls them out of the basket for you to play with her and she loves tug of war. Rue sighs when she is bored and loves to settle in for a good TV binge with you. She's the perfect mix of silly and sweet and would love to be your new best friend.

Rue is three years old and weighs 65 pounds.

The adoption fee for adult dogs, seven months and older, is $250. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a dog, please stop by the shelter during open hours. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.
helpingstrays.org

🎉 We have a WINNER! 🎉Last night at Helping Strays’ Queen of Hearts Drawing at Pair of Dice, the Queen was found—and the ...
08/12/2025

🎉 We have a WINNER! 🎉

Last night at Helping Strays’ Queen of Hearts Drawing at Pair of Dice, the Queen was found—and the lucky winner took home an incredible $4,671! 💰👑🐾

Thank you to everyone who played, supported, and helped make this round such a success for the animals at Helping Strays. ❤️ Your participation truly makes a difference!

Stay tuned… the next round is coming soon, and YOU could be our next big winner! 🎯♠️

🎉 Congratulations to Our Volunteer of the Month – Jana Range! 🎉Helping Strays is thrilled to recognize Jana Range as our...
08/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Volunteer of the Month – Jana Range! 🎉

Helping Strays is thrilled to recognize Jana Range as our Volunteer of the Month for August of 2025! Jana is an absolutely AMAZING volunteer whose dedication, compassion, and energy shine through in everything she does.

From helping with dog enrichment, to playgroups, to attending adoption events and representing our shelter with pride, Jana is always there to lend a hand. She constantly acts as an ambassador for our animals helping them find the loving homes they deserve.

Jana, your kindness and commitment make a world of difference for our shelter and the animals we serve. We are so grateful for everything you do, and we’re proud to celebrate you this month!

🐾 Thank you, Jana, for being such an important part of the Helping Strays family! 🐾

PET OF THE DAY!Such a little cutie! Sophia is lean with a shiny coat and bright eyes and has an easy going personality. ...
08/12/2025

PET OF THE DAY!

Such a little cutie! Sophia is lean with a shiny coat and bright eyes and has an easy going personality. She is playful and string toys are her favorite. You may have to hunt for her; she loves to find a comfy spot to curl up for a nap!

Sophia is seven months old.

The adoption fee for adult cats, 7 months and older, is $100. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. Please stop by the shelter during open hours if you are interested in meeting a cat.
www.helpingstrays.org

TONIGHT!  THE QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE IS OVER $4,500! ❤HELD AT "PAIR OF DICE" IN COLUMBIA. ♣YOU CAN GET TICKETS UNTIL 6:3...
08/11/2025

TONIGHT! THE QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE IS OVER $4,500! ❤
HELD AT "PAIR OF DICE" IN COLUMBIA. ♣
YOU CAN GET TICKETS UNTIL 6:30 PM AND THE DRAWING IS AT 7 PM. ♦
THERE IS ALSO A 50/50 RAFFLE EVERY WEEK! 💵
HELP SUPPORT OUR ADOPTABLE PETS. ♠
GOOD LUCK! ❤♣♠♦

Meet our available dogs at Muttley & Me in Swansea, IL next Saturday, August 16 from 12-2pm. There will be puppies and a...
08/11/2025

Meet our available dogs at Muttley & Me in Swansea, IL next Saturday, August 16 from 12-2pm. There will be puppies and adult dogs.

Take home your new best friend! 🐶🐾😍

🐶  🐶  PUPPIES!!   🐶 🐶These adorable puppies are ready to meet their future families. These little ones have been growing...
08/11/2025

🐶 🐶 PUPPIES!! 🐶 🐶

These adorable puppies are ready to meet their future families. These little ones have been growing up in loving foster homes, learning good house manners and starting their potty training journey. 🐶 🥰 🐾

The adoption fee for puppies under 7 months old is $300. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, started on heartworm medication, and spay/neutered. If you are interested in meeting a puppy, please complete an adoption application on our website. Our adoption counselor will contact you to make an appointment for a meet and greet.
www.helpingstrays.org 💙🩷

08/10/2025
COBBLER HAS BEEN ADOPTED!PET OF THE DAY!Cobbler is a sweet and affectionate kitten who loves to be held like a baby and ...
08/10/2025

COBBLER HAS BEEN ADOPTED!

PET OF THE DAY!

Cobbler is a sweet and affectionate kitten who loves to be held like a baby and she’ll reward you with nonstop purrs. She’s playful, entertaining, and sure to keep you smiling with her silly antics. Cobbler is also well-behaved and uses her litter box faithfully. This charming little girl is ready to bring love and laughter into her forever home!

Cobbler is two months old.

The adoption fee for kittens under 7 months old is $125. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. Please stop by the shelter during open hours if you are interested in meeting a kitten.
www.helpingstrays.org

Address

Columbia, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16189397389

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