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Helping Strays of Monroe County Animal shelter in Columbia, IL

We promote the humane care of all abandoned and stray animals in our community. We are a no-kill shelter. All of our pets leave the shelter for their forever homes micro-chipped, up to date on vaccines, and altered.

Founded in 2002, Helping Strays is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported entirely by donations.

Our lucky animals receive appropriate medical care, are featured on the Helping Strays website "adoption list" and are taken to several adoption events every month in an attempt to find permanent, loving homes.

Contact Trisha Hoagland
Address
4221 Hanover Rd.
Columbia, IL 62236
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4221 Hanover Rd.

Columbia, IL 62236

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Adoptable pets at Helping Strays of Monroe County

We'll also keep you updated on Reggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Valentina's adoption status with email updates.
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Valentina

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Yoyo (fka Honey)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Yoyo (fka Honey)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Vivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Vivy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fanny's adoption status with email updates.
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Fanny

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Man's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Man

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr
Columbia, IL

Shelter FAQs

Monroe County, IL and surrounding communities

Additional adoption info

You must complete an application.
To be considered as an adopter, you must:
· Be 21 years of age or older
· Have identification showing your present address
· Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord
· Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide medical treatment and proper care of the pet.

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We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
St. Peters, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Laverne BP's adoption status with email updates.
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Laverne BP

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Serrano's adoption status with email updates.
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Serrano

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Frito's adoption status with email updates.
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Frito

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
East ST Louis, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CALLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CALLIE

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 13 yrs
St. Peters, MO

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