Helping Strays of Monroe County

03/05/2025

March Dine Out Day is at Cafe On The Abbey March 22nd!! Make plans to join us for breakfast or lunch! A portion of their proceeds that day will go our shelter animals!

03/04/2025

Scone is an active cat who loves to be on the move. He is playful, fun loving, and always up for a game. Scone is an intelligent and agile cat, easily entertained by places to climb and interactive toys.

Scone is about one year old. He is currently living in a foster home.

The adoption fee for adult cats, seven months and older, is $100. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a cat, please contact the shelter. Pets in foster homes may require a scheduled appointment for meetings.

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03/03/2025

PET OF THE DAY!

Hey! Lena here! What a great snuggle bug and look at those precious eyes. Lena is housebroken, crate trained, very friendly, takes treats ever so gentle, and is a joy! She rides very well in the car and is doing good in her foster home.

Lena is two years old and weighs 45 lbs.

The adoption fee for adult dogs, seven months and older, is $250. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a dog, please stop by the shelter during open hours. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.
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03/02/2025

Meet Piper. A pearl of a girl! She is in a foster home and is the star of the show! Piper is housetrained, crate trained, and loves playing with the dogs in her foster home. Piper's foster mom says she is the right mix of affectionate and independent and has low to medium energy, she likes to play and loves to rest. She is the easiest foster dog her foster mom has had. Besides these great attributes, she is a cuddle bug, friendly, and always happy!

Piper is one year old and weighs 59 lbs.

The adoption fee for adult dogs, seven months and older, is $250. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting Piper, please complete an adoption application and we will call you to schedule an appointment to meet her.
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02/27/2025

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02/25/2025

🍀🐾Join us March 13th for Rescue Readers!🐾🍀

02/22/2025

Purchase your tickets at C4P2025.givesmart.com then hurry to Fabulous Finds to grab the perfect outfit!

02/22/2025

Executive Director Announcement

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Nevalea Fisher to Executive Director of Helping Strays of Monroe County. Nevalea has been a vital member of our team for almost two years, serving as Director of Operations. With more than 20 years of extensive experience in the shelter industry and academic background in Organizational Leadership and Management, she is well-equipped to excel in her new role. Her commitment to fostering positive relationships between people and pets is truly commendable.

Nevalea and her husband, Matt, are proud parents to Chase and Aspen, and their family is complete with four dogs, two cats, a snake, and a tortoise.

The Board looks forward to collaborating with Nevalea to develop a strategic vision that positions Helping Strays at the forefront of the shelter industry.

Please join me in congratulating Nev on our promotion.

Carol Womack

02/21/2025

I am writing to inform you that Trisha Hoagland has decided to pursue another opportunity, with her resignation effective February 28th.

Trisha has played a pivotal role in introducing fresh perspectives to our shelter. Her exceptional communication skills have created a positive environment, making our shelter a place where volunteers and staff feel valued and look forward to coming to work every day. Her ability to collaborate has allowed her to build strong partnerships with our community and internal stakeholders. Please join us in wishing her continued success in her new endeavor.

We will miss your contributions, Trisha.

02/21/2025

The future of animal welfare is right here and it’s in good hands. 🙌 These young ladies are instrumental in keeping our facility running smoothly and safely with such professionalism. We are so excited to have sent them to the Best Friends conference in California where they will bring back so much knowledge and inspiration for our team. We’re so grateful to have them there learning and representing Helping Strays. Go getem girls. 👯‍♀️

02/20/2025

DID YOU KNOW? Each year A Cause for Paws has a different them. Can you guess this year’s theme? Purchase your tickets or sponsorship at

Help Helping Strays of Monroe County spread the word about A Cause For Paws 2025 - A Night In Yellowstone!

02/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW? A Cause for Paws is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Join us in making a difference—text C4P2025 to sponsor or purchase your tickets today! 🐾✨

02/19/2025

Do you prefer December or February? Not so much for the 🥶 cold and ❄️ snow? We’ve got you covered cause we also have April, May and July. ☀️🌸. Our month of the year puppies are still looking for their forever homes. Which month speaks to you? Put your application in today at www.helpingstrays.org and claim your new forever friend! They’ll be waiting!

02/17/2025

Postponed due to predicted weather.

02/16/2025

🐾 A Cause for Paws March 29th - The Falls Tickets Available Now🐾

Saddle up for an unforgettable evening under the big sky—where compassion meets country charm! Join us for A Cause for Paws, a night filled with great food and drinks, and heartwarming moments, all in support of Helping Strays.

🍽️ Delicious dinner & drinks
✨Amazing live and silent auctions & raffles
🐶 Supporting rescue animals in need

Every ticket sold helps us save and care for more cats and dogs, giving them a second chance at love and a forever home. 💕

🎟️ Get your tickets now and make a difference! Don’t miss out on this incredible night for a pawsome cause!

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02/15/2025

Drax is the last puppy from our Guardians of the Galaxy litter! He’s a bloodhound/boxer mix and has the sweetest disposition! He’s at the shelter until 4! Come in and take the last pup home! We are open until 4 today!!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from Helping Strays! ❤️🐾

Love was in the air yesterday and today as our staff & volunteers delivered adorable Puppy-Grams and spread joy with Rescue Readers! From wagging tails to sweet snuggles, our furry friends helped make the days extra special.

Thank you to everyone who supported these heartwarming programs—your kindness helps us care for and find loving homes for more animals in need.

Check out these sweet moments! 📸🐶💕

02/14/2025

When you donate to our “Buy a heart, save a heart” promotion, this is the approximate cost you are helping us pay for: (a full treatment takes 4 months)

Heartworm test: about a tank of gas
Doxycycline for 30 days: lunch for 2 people
Heartworm prevention x 4 months: dinner for 2
Heartworm injections x 3: car payment
Prednisone x 2 rounds: lunch for yourself

Having a heartworm-free dog: PRICELESS

The video attached is of our residental dog’s blood draw. Jasper was just diagnosed HW+

Hearts are available for purchase until the end of February