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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

Helping Strays 10th Annual Golf Tournament

May 4, 2021

Cause for Paws – “Fur Baby Beach Bash”

April 5, 2021

Swing Fore the Shelter

April 5, 2021

See Upcoming Events

VOLUNTEER WITH US

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

193

Dogs/Puppies
Adopted
in 2021

95

Cats/Kittens
Adopted
in 2021

8,360+

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.

There is still time to register to help raise mone

There is still time to register to help raise money for Helping Strays from the comfort of your own home. Sign up to become a participant in the virtual National House Party! Just commit to raise $250 or more and call it a day! The event runs from April 11 through April 18 and we are looking for as many participants as possible. With COVID-19 upon us, donations are down yet animals still need our help. Using social media, you will create a funding platform, ask your social media contacts for contributions, and help homeless cats and dogs find their forever homes. Easy peasy. Email Shelter Director Bill Dahlkamp at bill.dahlkamp@helpingstrays.org for more information or instructions on how to sign up. Don't want to be a participant but still want to support Helping Strays? Click https://www.mightycause.com/team/Hsmchousepawty and give to the cause! If you have a pet, especially during this time, you know what comfort it brings to you and your family. Help other pets do the same - help them get adopted! #nationalhousepawty #HelpingStraysIL #fundraiser #adoptdontshop #covid

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PET OF THE DAY! Stanley is new to Helping Strays

PET OF THE DAY!

Stanley is new to Helping Strays and is currently living in a foster home. He is doing well on house training and manners. He gets along with other dogs but prefers a forever home with no cats.
Stanley is one year old. To make an appointment to meet him, please call Helping Strays at (618) 939-7389 or email us at appointments@helpingstrays.org.

https://www.helpingstrays.org/stanley/

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Meet prince! Available for adoption at Helping Str

Meet prince! Available for adoption at Helping Strays. Call today 939-7389 #HelpingStraysIL #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives

PET OF THE DAY! Dipper is a friendly and energeti

PET OF THE DAY!

Dipper is a friendly and energetic guy! He loves to play outside with other dogs and loves attention from his human friends. Dipper is house trained, loves treats, and seems to be treat motivated. He likes to take walks but will need some training to learn some leash manners.

Dipper is two years old and weighs 68 pounds.

Dipper has heartworms and will be going through heartworm treatment. Dipper 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 Dipper’s heartworm treatment, Helping Strays will provide everything you need; the medical care, crate, food, etc.
To make an appointment to meet him, please call Helping Strays at (618) 939-7389 or email us at appointments@helpingstrays.org.

https://www.helpingstrays.org/dipper/

https://www.helpingstrays.org/adopt/the-adoption-process/adoption-form/ #HelpingStraysIL #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives

PET OF THE DAY! Misty is a pretty green eyed tabb

PET OF THE DAY!

Misty is a pretty green eyed tabby who keeps to herself and can be shy, but when she opens up she is very loving and sweet. Misty is looking for an adopter who is caring and patient.

Misty is two years old and gets along with other cats.

To make an appointment to meet Misty, please call Helping Strays at (618) 939-7389 or email us at appointments@helpingstrays.org.

https://www.helpingstrays.org/misty/

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PET OF THE DAY! Emmie is a pretty gray cat with b

PET OF THE DAY!

Emmie is a pretty gray cat with beautiful green eyes. She is friendly towards humans and loves attention. She isn't fond of other cats and would probably prefer being the only cat in the house. Emmie is very sweet and looking to warm someone’s heart.

Emmie is two years old. To make an appointment to meet her, please call Helping Strays at (618) 939-7389 or email us at appointments@helpingstrays.org.

https://www.helpingstrays.org/emmie/

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