Where'd I get these extra toes? Well, I was walking along one day, counting on my toes the number of reasons you should adopt me, when I ran out of toes before I ran out of reasons. Suddenly, I came upon a mysterious lamp half-buried in the dirt. I pulled it out and began to wipe it off, and whaddaya know- a genie appeared! He was like "Hey Shanghai, I'm a real busy genie, so you only get one wish today and you have five seconds to decide!" Should I have wished for a family right there and then? Maybe,
Some of us thrive on chaos, while some of us... do not. My name is Meatball (I know it's a gender-ambiguous name. I'm a Miss Meatball, in case you were wondering) and I'm the sort who prefers minimal chaos, thanks very much. Now, don't get me wrong- It's not that I'm a lazy dog! I'm only a year old and I'm plenty lively. Think of me more like a woodland creature: when it's all birdsong and meadows, you'll find me frolicking joyfully through the wildflowers. But if you were to drop me in the middle of Times Square, I wouldn't know
HIGH FIVE! We made it! You did it! Our Shelter Slumber Pawty fundraiser has officially hit our $20,000 goal. Huge thanks to everyone who gave and to everyone who came to spend the night and put everything they had into their fundraisers. You're all amazing and words can't express how lucky we are to have you in our circle! https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/event/ODAS2026
The Friends of ODAS will be participating in the Crestwood Neighborhood Yard Sale! Saturday, April 25, 2026Time: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: 9122 Clydesdale Drive, Crestwood, MO Stop by, shop for great finds, and support a great cause. All proceeds benefit the rescued cats and dogs at Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Shoppers can view the full list of participants and map here:https://www.cityofcrestwood.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3570
Okay, get ready. You've gotta rehearse because, once you take me home, your life will be full of these encounters. When people say "Oh my gosh, what a cute dog!" you say, "Thank you! This is Sushi. He's friendly and loves people!" And when they say, "What kind of dog is he?" you can say, "He's a rescue!" or you can say, "He's a little-legged big-eared mix of some sort!" or you can just say, "He's an American." Or I guess you can get my DNA done and tell them the results, which I suspect will be a list of
My mission: destroy, dismantle, engulf in flames. Whether it's the patriarchy, oppressive systems of government, or the tchotchkes on your tchotchke shelf... I'm not picky. If there's chaos, I'm a happy little Puddle. Puddle is my name, by the way. Isn't it sweet and cute and springy? And yes, that is one side of my personality. I'm affectionate and adorable and I love making friends. I mean, just look at this squishy little face: the little pink nose and pastel colors that say "what a little angel," and also eyes that clearly say "do you want to join my cult?"
I don't mean to complain, but I was given to believe that I would find a home as soon as I was ready to go. "Don't get too comfortable, Gomer," they all said. "You're not going to last long." I can see where that seemed like a reasonable prediction. I mean, I'm adorable, outgoing, curious, and I love to play! I'm three months old, love making friends with humans, and I'll cuddle when I'm sleepy. And who could resist these big brown eyes and this little pink nose? I'm everything you could ever want in a kitten, except... well, it's a
Tuesday Boost-Day! Mylah is still waiting! She and I hit the trails this weekend and she was a dream. Sure, she's a huge dog, but she listened well and was lovely and gentle with everyone. We even had an off-leash dog run up to us (rude- don't do this on public trails) and she was happy to make friends and help lead the dog back to his owner. Mylah is a major cuddlebug, a serious goofball, and a total sweetheart. I spent the whole drive back wondering how I could take her home myself and make it work. Answer: I
Mark your calendar for May 20, 2026 | 5–9 PM and turn dinner into a donation. Freddy’s in Fenton (677 Gravois Bluffs Blvd.) is giving 15% of event sales back to our animals. How to participate:In-store: Show the flyer or say, “I’m here for the fundraiser.”Online/Mobile: Use promo code GIVEBACK. Custard tastes better when it supports second chances!
This Saturday, April 18, our dedicated volunteers will spend the night at Open Door Animal Sanctuary, giving extra love and attention to the 350+ cats and dogs in our care. You can be part of the impact. Your donation directly supports food, medical care, and daily needs for the animals who rely on us every single day. 🎯 Help us reach our $15,000 goal 👉 Donate here:https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/organization/opendooranimalsanctuary Every gift—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference for the animals who call Open Door home. Thank you for supporting their care and second chances.
