Have you ever started something new and found yourself totally out of your depth? Moved to a new country where you didn't know the language? Started a new job that was so totally and completely different from your old one that you hardly knew which way was up? For me, it was coming to the shelter after being a stray in Cadet, possibly for a long time. When I got here, they gave me a name: Chickie. They estimated that I was about a year old. I had been running with two other dogs, whom they guess may be my sister
Hello! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Me llamo Twitty. Or... Je m'appelle Twitty. Or... Ich heisse Twitty. I don't know which human language it is that you speak, but it doesn't really matter to me. I only speak cat, after all, and as far as I'm concerned, that's a universal language. So I hope you'll understand when I tell you that I need your help. I've been waiting here in the shelter for months and months. I raised my babies here, sent them out into the world, and they all found homes ages ago. But me? Nada. Zilch. That's where you come in. Because I
How do you make a Churro? Weeeeeeeeelllll... Start with one puppy, golden brown and oh-so-delicious. Add a heaping scoop of fun, a whole lot of sweetness, and a liiiiiiittle dash of chaos (nah, who am I kidding? Put some extra chaos in there. No, more than that.) Mix it all up and... you're not quite there yet! This little Churro has the potential to become something truly wonderful, but just like bread needs time to rise and cakes need to cool before they're iced, a 19-week-old puppy needs time to grow before they're really fully formed. Good ingredients give this
Hi! Whatcha doin'? Where ya goin'? Actually, doesn't matter. I'm gonna go ahead and tag along regardless! I'm just happy to be wherever you are. I'm Toby, by the way! I'm two years old, I'm a boy, I like to play, I'm black and white, I love having windows to look out, I'm super duper loop-de-looper friendly and lots and lots of fun, I'm good with other cats, annnnnnnddddd... what else? Oh, I'm FeLeuk+! What does that mean? I'm pretty sure it means I get a good report card. Everyone I meet seems to think I'm pretty great in general, so
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! 🎁💚
My name is Penny and I've got a secret. Well... maybe it's not so secret. Actually, I bet most people who meet me can figure it out. It's this: I have a magical power. I have the ability to make any human who comes close to me instantly happier! I'm not really sure how it works, but I'm not one to question a good thing! I just wag my whole body and give kisses and, suddenly, everyone around me is smiling. I ADORE humans (including kids- I lived with a toddler in my previous home and did well), but they can be confusing.
What's your favorite thing about a kitten? The cuteness? The curiosity? The capers? The cuddliness? Marvin (cafe-au-lait-colored tabby) and Elmer (tabby and white with the little triangle nose) have got all that and more! Marvin is totally fearless and outgoing. Elmer is a little more reserved at first, but comes out of his shell quickly. Both boys are endlessly entertaining and love to wrestle and cuddle with each other. At four months old, they're not "they would simply pass away from grief if we separated them" bonded, but they are thick as thieves and we'd love to find them a home together
There are two types of dogs in the world: those who will eye you with suspicion until you earn their love and trust and those whose entire goal in life is to physically meld with with you and walk around the world as some kind of conjoined dog/human hybrid creature... even if they just met you thirty seconds ago. Bet you can guess which one I am! My name is Hank and you're my BESTEST BEST BUDDY! I don't care who you are- male, female, something else entirely? Makes no difference to me! I don't care if you're fat or thin, quiet
Just eighteen weeks ago, I was a tiny little newborn potato. Can you believe that? I couldn't walk or see or hear or anything. All I knew was the smell of my mama. Now, a lot has changed! I have a name- Gadget! And I can jump and play and wag my tail and eat treats and give kisses. I love to do the wiggle dance and I want to greet EVERYONE I see. It's early, but I think I'm gonna be a really good boy! I've already got a head start. I've also been through a lot in that short
