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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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Adoptable pets at Helping Strays of Monroe County

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Dolly

Old English Sheepdog/Poodle (Standard)

Female, 2 yrs
Columbia, IL
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Daisy Mae

Great Dane

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Columbia, IL
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, IL
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Garth

Black and Tan Coonhound/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Columbia, IL
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Maggie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Female, 5 mos
Columbia, IL
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Birch

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Male, 5 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.

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Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

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