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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 Scott Spinner
Address
4221 Hanover Rd.
Columbia, IL 62236
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4221 Hanover Rd.

Columbia, IL 62236

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Helping Strays of Monroe County

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lukas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lukas

Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Astrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Astrid

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 mos
Columbia, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Helping Strays of Monroe County

City of Arnold Animal Control

2912 Arnold Tenbrook Road,
Arnold, MO 63010

Bishop's Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP

4118 Waterloo Rd.,
Waterloo, IL 62298

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Godfrey, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby Bastiff's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby Bastiff

Basset Hound/Mastiff

Male, Adult
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sora's adoption status with email updates.
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Sora

Calico

Female, 11 yrs 10 mos
Fairview Heights, IL

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