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Helping Strays | The Human Society of Monroe County

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113

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67

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in 2020

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Your donations will save lives. It’s really that simple!

Everything we do is paid for with donations from animal lovers and support from members of the community, like you.

PET OF THE DAY! They tell me I am very handsome a

PET OF THE DAY!

They tell me I am very handsome and should be on the cover of GQ magazine. My name is Dexter, not only am I good looking but I’m the perfect gentleman on car rides, walking on the leash, and will sit, shake with both paws, and gently take treats. My dream home would be cat free, have older or no children, and a large comfy couch to hang out with my humans. Come meet me soon at Helping Strays!

Dexter is four years old and weighs about 70 pounds. Meet him today from 2-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/dexter/

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PET OF THE DAY! Hi, my name is Sargent! I am a ca

PET OF THE DAY!

Hi, my name is Sargent! I am a calm and easy going dog who is housebroken, has good leash manners, loves to play fetch, and can sit and shake. I also like to go on car rides but can’t promise that I won’t draw on your windows! I am working on getting along with other dogs but I’d rather have all your attention to myself. I like children but sometimes forget my manners, so I would do best with older kids, such as teenagers.

Sargent is two years old and weighs 64 pounds. Meet him today from 2-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/sargent/

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PET OF THE DAY! Chance is a very happy and affect

PET OF THE DAY!

Chance is a very happy and affectionate boy with a super cute underbite that makes him unique. He loves attention from his humans big and small. He enjoys playing with other dogs, however when it comes to cats they don’t seem to get along. Chance rides well in a car, is house broke and knows how to use a doggie door. Chance is new to our shelter and will be starting to learn how to walk on a lead, he is smart and will catch on quick. He also will need some crate training.

Chance is one year old and weighs 44 pounds. Meet Chance today from 11-5 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/chance/

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PET OF THE DAY! Marine is friendly and sweet, hav

PET OF THE DAY!

Marine is friendly and sweet, have you checked out her adorable ears and interesting eyes? This active girl loves attention, head rubs, and cuddles. She plays well with other dogs, gets along with children, and knows how to sit and shake. Marine likes car rides and dreams of sleeping in bed with her human. She is working on potty training and leash manners and is learning quickly.

Marine is two years old. Meet her today between 2-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/marine/

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PET OF THE DAY! Baby Ruth is a beautiful girl wit

PET OF THE DAY!

Baby Ruth is a beautiful girl with long whiskers and gorgeous eyes. She is friendly towards humans and other cats. Baby Ruth is sweet, loving, and likes to sit in her humans lap. This gentle and calm cat would love to have a furrever home.

Baby Ruth is a five year old long haired tabby. Meet her today from 2-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/baby-ruth/

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PET OF THE DAY! Pickles is a love bug and very af

PET OF THE DAY!

Pickles is a love bug and very affectionate towards humans. He is a playful guy and enjoys playing with other dogs. This handsome boy is curious and loves to explore, therefore a tall, secure fence would be ideal for his safety. Pickles would be happiest with a dog sibling or someone who stays at home and can keep him company. He knows how to sit, down, shake, and off. He is quickly learning stay and to take treats nice. Pickles does prefer an adult household.

Pickles is a one year old hound/black mouth cur mix and weighs 60 pounds. Meet him today from 2-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/pickles/

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PET OF THE DAY! Chloe is a sweet gray faced lady

PET OF THE DAY!

Chloe is a sweet gray faced lady who likes playing with other dogs in the play yard. She knows how to sit, stay, and shake. Chloe is crate and house trained and is good with dogs, cats and older children. She is very loving, gives kisses, and has good house manners.

Chloe is seven years old and weighs about 55 pounds. You can meet Chloe tomorrow when the shelter reopens from 11-7 pm or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/chloe/

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