Let's go to the movies! Join us at the Hi-Pointe Theater on Sunday, February 1 for a special presentation of the New York Cat Film Festival (1 PM) and The New York Dog Film Festival (3 PM). Come for one or stay for both! The NY Dog & Cat Film Festivals are compilations including animated, documentary, and narrative shorts featuring funny, heartwarming, and engaging animal stories. As if that weren't enough fun, we're also lucky enough to have Circus Kaput as an event sponsor and guest! We'll have stilt walkers, magicians, face painters, balloon artists, and more! To purchase your
Grab your pets (costumes optional!) and join the fun at the Purina Pet Parade! Enjoy vendors, food, costume contests, and plenty to see and do—pets welcome, or come just as you are. 📅 Sunday, February 8📍 12th & Allen | Soulard🕙 Registration starts at 10 AM You may register online here or that day at the Registration Tent. Make sure you stop by the tent to receive your swag bag! A $10 donation is suggested to walk your pet in the parade, but not required. 💙 Best of all, all proceeds benefit our cats and dogs.💙
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Open Door Animal Sanctuary at a Split Flipper Pinball Tournament Fundraiser at Murphy’s on 21—South County’s pinball pub! This all-ages event pairs teams of two, with each player controlling one flipper button, making teamwork and laughs part of the challenge. Whether you’re a pinball pro or just playing for fun, it’s a great way to support animals in need. 📅 Saturday, February 14🕐 Doors open at 1 PM | Play starts at 2 PM📍 Murphy’s on 21, 13226 Tesson Ferry Rd. $10 per team | 25¢ per game | 2.5-hour flipper frenzy + finalsAll proceeds benefit
🎉 Join Us for New Year for the Strays Trivia Night! Open Door Animal Sanctuary is excited to once again participate in the New Year for the Strays Trivia Night, benefiting local animal welfare organizations throughout our region! 📅 January 16, 2026⏰ 8 p.m.📍 The Ritz-Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105 Enjoy an evening of trivia, raffles, games, a barrel of booze, an online auction and so much more—all while supporting homeless cats and dogs in our community. 🔟 Tables of 10: $500⭐ VIP Table of 10: $800 Register today at NewYearForStrays.givesmart.com and help make a difference for the
🎉🥳 We are thrilled to share that we did it—you did it! 🥳🎉Not only did we reach our Giving Tuesday goal, but we surpassed our stretch goal and set a new record for ODAS. Your generosity and support mean more than we can express. 💛 Our grand total, including matching gifts and offline donations, is $51,747.75. Thank you for making such an extraordinary difference for the animals in our care!
Join Us for a Raising Cane’s Fundraiser! Visit Raising Cane’s at 2707 S Big Bend Blvd, Maplewood, MO on Tuesday, November 18, from 10 AM–10 PM and mention Open Door Animal Sanctuary (or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders). Cane’s will generously donate 15% of net sales to support our mission of providing loving care and second chances to more than 350 cats and dogs every day. Enjoy a delicious meal and make a difference—one bite at a time! 🐶🐱
Kick off the holiday season with us at the Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by Friends of Open Door Animal Sanctuary! 📍 St. Thomas Holy Spirit Church3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd.🗓️ Saturday, November 15🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ✨ Shop for Unique Items: Pet Items & Gift Baskets Holiday Decorations & Handmade Cards Vintage Treasures, Jewels & Gems Delicious Baked Goods … and more! This festive market is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting a great cause. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎁💚
For reservations, please email opendoorcats@aol.com
Join us on Thursday, October 30 at Dean Team Subaru in Ballwin for a fun-filled evening celebrating Subaru Loves Pets Month! 👻 What to Expect: Trunk-or-Treating for the kids – costumes encouraged! Meet our adorable adoptable puppies (and maybe meet your new best friend!). Family-friendly fun, sweet treats, and community spirit. ✨ Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Halloween with us while supporting homeless pets. Bring the whole family—we can’t wait to see you there!
The GO! St. Louis Halloween Race in Eureka is spooky fun for all—runs, dog walks, costumes & more! Look for our table at the registration site! While registration supports the event, your donation helps the cats & dogs of Open Door Animal Sanctuary. 🐶🐱 To donate: https://opendooranimalsanctuary-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1374331 To register for the race, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/SaintLouis/TheGreatGOStLouisHalloweenRace
