I may be just a little guy- four months old this Sunday!- and still have a lot to learn, but I've picked up some things along the way. I present to you: The Meaning of Life, According to Dulin (that's me!): 1. Play with everything. Have you ever chewed on a STICK? Oh MAN, you haven't lived til you've tried it! Stuffies, blankets, leashes... when the humans say "No, that's not a toy!" they're just testing you. Don't fall for it. Everything is a toy. 2. Dance and wiggle whenever the mood strikes you! There's no such thing as a
First impressions are important. Do I burst through the door and tackle you to the ground with kisses? Politely walk up to you and lay my head in your lap? Or hang back and keep my distance? A lot of the time, that first five seconds is the thing that makes the difference between "home, family, and a favorite toy of my own" and "back to the kennels to wait for another chance." My name is Mia and I'm a second-impression dog. Second impression, third impression, and every impression after that... that's where I shine! But first impressions? Those are
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
WHAT?! You mean I still haven't gotten ONE application? No, that can't be right. Check again. It would be under "Yasmine" with a "Y". Nothing? Can you look in the "chocolate chip noses" file? The "Mamas who did an excellent job, but are done raising kids and are now ready to live their own spoiled princess lives" file? STILL no? Dang. ... Well, how are we going to change that? I mean, have you tried showing the world how cute I am? Do people know how outgoing I am and that I'm always ready to make friends with basically any human
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 for the Run for the Paws 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6 at 8 AM in Crystal City Park! For every person who registers, $5 will be donated to Open Door Animal Sanctuary, helping us continue to provide care and second chances for hundreds of cats and dogs. 📍 Location: 1511 Park Ave, Crystal City, MO💲 Entry Fee: $25 (Kids 12 & under run free — no shirt or timing)🎽 Register by August 30 to guarantee your event shirt! This is a fun and active way to support the animals you love. Let’s run (or walk!) for
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
