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Helping Strays | The Human Society of Monroe County

Our mission is to rescue,
shelter and rehabilitate homeless pets,
find them loving homes, and promote
responsible pet ownership.

Events

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October 27, 2019

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July 2, 2019

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We can’t save them without you! There are many ways you can help a stray pet in need.

320+

Dogs/Puppies
Adopted
in 2019

295+

Cats/Kittens
Adopted
in 2019

6,442+

Total
Adoptions
to Date

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.

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PET OF THE DAY!

Winston is a sweet and beautiful boy. He loves to play with other dogs in the play yard and is always happy. Winston enjoys car rides and eating treats. He is working on potty training and leash training.

Winston has heartworms and will be starting treatment soon. He would greatly benefit from having a quiet home to recuperate in rather than trying to rest in a noisy and stressful shelter environment. If you would like to provide a foster home, or foster-to-adopt home, during Winston’s heartworm treatment, Helping Strays will provide everything you need; the medical care, crate, food, etc. Foster-to-adopt would be a great way to get to know Winston. Finalizing the adoption would be done once treatment is complete.

Winston is a three year old hound mix. Come meet Winston today from 2-7 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/winston/

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PET OF THE DAY!

Millie is a calm and friendly cat and doesn’t mind being brushed. She is curious and likes to play with stuffed toys. Millie enjoys attention and loves to be petted on her head and behind her ears.

Millie is seven years old and front declawed. Come visit Millie today from 2-7 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/millie/

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PET OF THE DAY!

Levi is a three year old border collie mix. He is a sweet guy who loves receiving attention. He knows how to sit, down, and come and likes playing with his Kongball. He is crate trained and almost housebroken. Levi has bilateral cataracts which has left him blind. Even with his disability, he is gentle and loves to be near people. Levi’s ideal home will be a calm one with no small children who might run up and scare him. He trusts his humans and walks well on a leash. Levi gets along with other dogs. Levi would really like to have a loving and patient family.

Levi weighs 55 pounds. Come meet him today from 2-7 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/levi/

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PET OF THE DAY!

Felix is a friendly and very snuggly cat. She is playful and gets along with other cats. Adorable Felix is ready to be your companion!

Felix is 6 months old. Come meet her tomorrow when the shelter reopens from 2-7 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/felix/

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PET OF THE DAY!

Diablo is full of puppy energy and loves to run and play. He plays well with other dogs and loves attention from humans. He is working on leash manners and potty training. Come meet this happy boy!

Diablo is a nine month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. He weighs 54 pounds.Come visit him today from 12-4 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/diablo/

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PET OF THE DAY!

Harvey is an adorable black and white lab mix who would love a home of his own. He is living in a foster home in the beginning stages of housetraining, crate training, and learning puppy manners. Harvey loves to romp and play with other puppies and adult dogs.

Harvey is 13 weeks old and living in a foster home. Fill out an adoption application or call Helping Strays to set up an appointment to meet Harvey. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/harvey/

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PET OF THE DAY! Demi is a pretty girl who is full of energy. She loves people, car rides, and playing with balls. Yes, she will drop the ball for you to throw it again, anything for a treat. She knows sit, stay, come and leave it. Demi walks well on a lead (prefers a harness, she is a little touchy when you are around her collar), is crate trained, and keeps her kennel clean. She plays with other dogs; does prefer males, is selective with females. She has been in play groups of 4 to 5 dogs and does well.

Demi will benefit with a fenced in yard, someone who runs, or will exercise her regularly. She will need exercise to keep her energy level under control. With that in mind, she would do best with older children and no cats. Demi’s people will need to stay on top of her structure until she adjusts to not being in a shelter environment.
Demi is three years old and weighs 66 pounds. Come meet Demi today from 2-7 or call Helping Strays for more information. 618-939-7389

https://www.helpingstrays.org/demi/

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