Ready for a treasure hunt? You never know what you might find at the Friends of Open Door yard sale! Come by to shop and support the animals: September 7, 7:30 AM to 2 PM, 221 E Adams Drive in Kirkwood.
Off work on Monday for the holiday? We're not! But our hours are a little bit different. We'll be open to the public 10 AM to 2 PM instead of our regular 10 to 4. The weather should be nice, so it will be a great day for walking dogs!
My name is Cactus! You might be thinking "is it because she's prickly?" Not at all! I'm super soft. It's because I'm resilient. It's because, even in the most desolate of landscapes, when it doesn't seem possible for anything to thrive, I bloom! Teen pregnancy and becoming a mom of octuplets? No problem. Raised 'em up and sent 'em out into the world. Losing my home and ending up in a shelter? Pfft. Child's play. I'm still a happy, friendly, super sweet girl who thinks a stranger is just a friend you haven't sniffed yet. One thing about actual cacti, though, that
I know what you're thinking. You'd like a cat companion, but you're hoping to find a REALLY cute one. Like, maybe a chunky middle-aged introvert with super-scritchable cheeks? My name is Nia and I'm a gentle soul who prefers the quiet life. That means that for the most part, people don't really take much notice of me. On one hand, that's a pity because I'm such a sweetheart! Come and visit me, introduce yourself, and you'll soon see how affectionate I am. More people should get to have the chance to meet me, right? On the other hand, it's fine with
New shirts! New shirts! Get 'em while the getting's good! They're unisex sizes, Xs-3XL, except the tie dye: the blue and green tie dye is available in every size but small and the neon rainbow is only available in small. $25 each. Original designs. These are available in the office while supplies last! If you'd like one shipped to you, please e-mail us at office@odas.org (shipping is an extra $5) and let us know which ones you'd like and your address and phone number.
What could be better than adopting a perfect dog? Adopting a perfect dog and getting a BONUS perfect dog! Adopt a Roxie, get a Cleo! Adopt a Cleo, get a Roxie! What a deal! Cleo (age 10, the hambone in front) and Roxie (age 9, the more reserved one in the back) came to the shelter after their owner passed away and are now looking for a home together. Cleo is a goofball and a social butterfly. If you exist, you're her friend. When she's happy, she'll hop around like an Australian breakdancer. Treats make her happy. Roxie makes her
Did you know that the polka-dot tree frog fluoresces under black light? And male red-eyed tree frogs mark their territory by wiggling their butts really fast and making tree branches vibrate? And the Open Door Animal Sanctuary Tree Frog is over-the-top adorable, can make you feel happy and loved, and would make an excellent pet? That's me! I mean, to be fair, I'm actually a kitten... taxonomically speaking. But my name is Tree Frog! I live up to my name. I can climb up a cat tree with the best of them and then dangle off the top! I can jump and
Sail away, sail away, sail away... or, more specifically, sail right on down to meet ME! Did you know Enya, the singer, lives in a castle in Ireland with her cats? And Enya, the cat (i.e. me, the super-soft little four-month-old kitten in front of you here) currently lives in the lobby of an animal shelter. Life goals, I guess! I wouldn't mind living in a castle. And I would LOVE to live with other cats! I wouldn't even mind living with dogs. Here in the shelter, they tell me I'm a character. I'm not really sure what that means, but I think
My name is Cloud and, these days, I mostly feel like a rain cloud: a bit heavy-hearted. I came to the shelter after I was found as a stray with my puppies (who have all been adopted), so I don't know what my life was like before all that, but I suspect there were a lot of stormy days. They tell me I'm safe in the shelter now, but I'm still unsure. It's a lot to take in. I'm learning, slowly but surely, that lots of people are kind and will treat me gently. And it's wonderful! I live for those bright
My name is Ori and I suppose I'm lucky number 13! I came in with twelve brothers, sisters, and extended relatives and every single one of them has been adopted. I'm the last one left! It's hard to believe, right? As gorgeous a girl as I am? I'm six months old now and I want to grow up in a home! I'm a super sweet puppy. A gentle, sensitive soul. I'm a little bit timid in new situations and with new people, but it doesn't take me long to warm up and start to really enjoy having my ears scratched and
