Upcoming events for local rescues

Dinner Auction
Highland Animal Shelter is holding a dinner and auction (both live and silent) at the Hilton Garden Inn in O’Fallon, IL. It’s Saturday, October 3 at 6pm. My husband and I will be there, so if you decide to go, please let me know! It will be fun to see a familiar face!
Click here for details.


Mutt & Me
Helping Strays, the Humane Society of Monroe County, is having a 5K run/walk followed by a pet costume contest on Oct 3 in Waterloo, IL.
Click here to register.


5K run for dogs
The Belleville Area Humane Society is hosting their annual 5K race where your dog can be timed and win prizes as well! It’s Sunday Oct 4 at Belleville West High School.
Click here to register.


Wine for Whiskers not sold out yet!
Belleville Area Humane Society’s annual event at the Weingarten in Belleville still has a few openings! The event features a DJ, raffles, silent auction and, of course, wine! It’s Sept 10 from 6-9pm.
Details are here.


Golf for Strays
Stray Rescue is hosting its annual gold tournament Sept 15. It starts at 1pm and is at the golf course in Forest Park.
Registration and details here.


Cosmic Bingo
Partners for Pets is hosting a Cosmic Bingo on Fri, Sept 18, at 7:30 pm. It’s in Highland, IL at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Click here to register.


Strut your Mutt
Best Friends Animal Society hosts several rescue organization in Carondelet Park on Oct 10. The festival features a dog walk, pet contests, food, raffles, and, new this year, a 5K run. Many rescues benefit from this event!
Click here for details.