Tickets for the annual New Year for the Strays Trivia Night are officially on sale - and we need your help spreading the word! This year’s event will take place on Friday, January 10th, at The Ritz Carlton, 6-11 p.m. Experience the heartwarming magic of New Year for the Strays, an unparalleled trivia extravaganza in St. Louis! Celebrating its 22nd year, this event unites 600 compassionate souls for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, togetherness, and mental stimulation. Your participation in this event will make a tangible difference for countless animals, and the nonprofit organizations that serve them. Your presence
Just a few months ago, Gambit arrived at Open Door Animal Sanctuary in dire condition—injured, starving, and with a serious neck wound. But even then, this resilient and loving pup only wanted to make friends. Named after the chess move, Gambit represents a bold start for a winning future. This 3-year-old, sweet, and bouncy boy is brimming with love, energy, and the hope of finding his forever family. He adores meeting new people, gets along well with other dogs, and dreams of adventures like long walks, doggie ice cream, and maybe even a canine sibling! Gambit’s one quirk? He’s not
Kids these days have no respect! Get off my lawn! That nose piercing makes you look like a cow! See... even though I'm only eight months old, I grew up in the senior area with the old fogey cats! My name is Chickpea and I'm ready to make the move to a home of my own. I'm super-outgoing, good with other cats, affectionate, and I love to play! I get along with chill dogs, and I'm cheek-pinchingly adorable. I've been in the shelter since I was just a teeny-tiny kitten and I'm still waiting for a home! Why? I'm basically everything anyone could
What's black and white and fuzzy all over? Me! My name is Twilight and I'm the kind of puppy you probably shouldn't get if you don't like attention. First of all, there's no way you'll be able to walk me in public without people coming up to admire me! I'm WAY too cute for that! Second of all... I mean, I already love you. I think you're the most wonderful person I've ever met in all my six months of life. People are gonna want to know what kind of dog I am, of course. And I don't know for sure.
Um, hello... sorry, I'm a little nervous. This is important, you know? Hellomynameis Lady Deathstrike. I'm a little scared, but I want to be your friend. I've been in the shelter for six months now and just earned my "long-term resident" badge. I don't think any animal should be without a home for that long, but... I'm the kind of girl who takes my time getting adjusted. I love squeeze-up treats and I love toys. Right now, I'm unsure about petting. If you sit with me and we get to know each other a little bit, I'm up for it.
My name is Evie and I want to get one thing straight right off the bat: I'm not your great-granny's froufrou dog. Not that there's anything wrong with the froufrou scene. It's just that it's not exactly my jam. I'm a little more "manic pixie dream girl"- buzzing with energy and enthusiasm! I'm 22 lb, so I'm big enough that you don't really need to carry me around. And spending my day snoozing in a lap? Sounds boring. I'd much rather PLAY! I'm only about two years old, which is part of why I'm such a silly goose! I'm the
OH, a human! Okay, come here. Sit down and make yourself comfortable. PSYCH! Gotcha! I wasn't really that worried about your comfort. I just wanted a lap to sit in. Don't mind if I do! Yep- gotcha right where I want you. With a big fat fluffy cat like me in your lap, you're not going anywhere any time soon, so I might as well introduce myself! My name is Pico and I'm about five years old. I came to the shelter after my person had to move and I wasn't able to go along. You can see with your own eyeballs that
We are overjoyed to share that we hit our Giving Tuesday goal! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised an amazing $30,967 to help care for animals in need. 🐾💖 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who contributed, shared, and supported us during this campaign. Your kindness ensures we can continue providing shelter, care, and love to so many deserving animals. If you missed the chance to give, it’s not too late! You can still add to the Giving Tuesday pot by making a contribution anytime at odas.org/donate. Together, we’re making a difference—thank you for being
Hi! Hi! Oh... hi! I'm Etta! I wanna be your- What's that?! Oh. It was a leaf. What was I saying? Oh, never mind! Do you want to play? Cuddle? Go for a walk? Eat snacks? Do all of those at once? Let's do it! Hey, what brings you to the shelter, anyway? I'm here because I got abandoned and then the police started chasing me! Running from the cops was probably not the best choice, but I was scared and didn't realize they were trying to help me. They called Open Door for backup. I could tell they were dog people,
Wow! What a whirlwind of a day! Our stretch goal is $30,000 and we're currently at... $29,409! That's tantalizingly close to our goal. It's WAY too close to give up now! So if you missed it yesterday, there's still time to help us hit our goal! What do you think- can we make it? Head to odas.org/givingtuesday to make your gift today!
