Ollie's Shelter Diary, Day 1,812 Dear Diary, In just two weeks, I'll be celebrating my five-year anniversary as a shelter cat. I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but I suppose, like every day, I'll just make the best of it! I came in as a kitten, right at the wrong time of year. It's easy to be a big fish in a little pond. But in August, when there are a bazillion kittens to choose from in the shelter, a shy little girl like me can be overlooked. Soon, I was bigger and still pretty shy, which made
Paws To Party Annual Dinner Auction will be held on Sunday, August 17 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Registration and appetizers will start at 5 p.m., If you would like to purchase tickets, go to odas.org/tickets for more information. All registrations must be received by August 1, 2025.
Join us at PF Chang's in Chesterfield on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 11 AM–9 PM to support Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Show this flyer (digital OK!) and 10% of your check goes to the animals! Applies to Carry-out, too! Address: 1295 Chesterfield Pkwy E, Chesterfield, Missouri
It should be, like, a law of the universe that if you're a very good boy, you'll have a very good home. Right?My name is Deuce and I'm certainly doing my part. I'm a very good, very sweet dog who just wants to be loved. Now, it's time for the universe to catch up!I'm nine years old and I've been loved all my life. It was my dad's hospice nurse who called the shelter for me when he passed away. We were both loyal to the end.I'm well-mannered, very sweet, and I love everyone I meet. I've lived with cats
Everest is for adventurers, right? For the brave. For people who aren't scared of a challenge. And me? I'm not the world's tallest mountain. You don't risk your life with me. I'm just a husky! My name is Everest, I'm about three years old, I'm a female, and I'm looking for a co-adventurer of my own. I'm an excellent dog. I'm smart, tenacious, and ready to make friends with anyone I encounter. I love people and I'm always ready to party. I'm good with other dogs, but can be a bit of a pushy playmate, so I'd need a compatible dog companion who
Let your light shine, sister! Don't let anyone dull your sparkle! I've learned that the hard way: through experience.My name is Ashley and... look at me. I'm exquisite. And when you pet me, I'm incredibly soft. I have a low, rumbly purr that you can feel in your bones. I'm young (two years old), cat-friendly, and affectionate. So you know there must be a reason nobody's taken me yet!Plain and simple, it's because I stood back and let the boys take the spotlight. I came in with three other cats and, while each of them had their moment in turn,
HULLO HUMANS! It is I, BEAU, at your service! Hey, you know what this bandana is made of? Best friend material! I'm a chubby old yellow lab with pure and wholesome yellow lab energy. I love you and everyone else. I don't know how to be anything but happy. I love playing in the swimming pool, eating treats, and making friends. I'm 12 years old and probably 90ish lb but, guess what?! I can sit pretty! I love showing off my tricks and that's my best one. Anything to impress you, human. Anything to make you smile. I'm cuddly, outgoing, and good
I think today is my lucky day, human! And what's more... I think it's also yours! My name is Pichu and... just look at my face. I look pretty sweet and friendly and cuddly, right? Well, the thing is, I totally am! I just turned a year old, so I've got a lot of kitten still in me. That means I love to play, both with humans and with other cats, and that everything is still pretty new and exciting for me! I have a habit of popping my head around corners and looking at you with my big giant green
I've heard about dogs who live in homes. How they can lie belly-up in a sunbeam or cuddle up next to their human on the couch, and just... sleep. Without a care in the world. No fear, no pain, and no sadness. Just love. My name is Pinto Bean and I've never gotten to experience that. I went from living in very poor conditions to living in the shelter. I needed some time to heal, so I've been here a while. I'm almost six months old and not very large- only about 15-20 lb right now. I'll get bigger, of course,
My name is Ollie and I have a philosophy: go for maximum scrappiness. The scrappier-looking the dog, the better. If you can't handle me at my most disheveled, then... well, I'm not the guy for you. I'm about eight years old. A bit of a fixer-upper all around. I've got more of a "dryly hilarious roommate who genuinely likes you, specifically" vibe than an "obsequious little baby who would do anything to please you just because you happen to be human" one. If you want to be pals, I'm going to need treats and some time to get to know
