Luna and Kong's rescue narrative isn't a dramatic saga filled with action or graphic images. It's a tale of quiet neglect, about picking up the pieces from someone who likely didn't intend harm to their animals but couldn't or wouldn't provide basic care. Both Luna and Kong came to us as owner surrenders in a small animal control facility in rural Missouri. Luna had just weaned puppies, which her owner had rehomed, while Kong, at only a year old, was severely affected by heartworms. They were undernourished and had painful fly bites on their ears. Understanding the challenges faced by
Smoke's journey to a brighter future has begun! This weekend, we welcomed this sweet boy, rescued from abandonment. Severely underweight and neglected for too long, Smoke's resilience shines through. Despite his past, Smoke is a typical pit mix—overflowing with love, kisses, and wagging tails. Welcome to your new life, Smoke! We're excited to shower you with the love you deserve. It may not always be easy, but you'll never suffer at the hands of humans again. We adore you already. To help dogs like Smoke, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you. Your donations make it possible for
Papa John's is offering 20% off and a 20% donation to the shelter for every order made with the promo code ODAS. So have a pizza party! Treat your co-workers to lunch! Make your movie night even better! And support your favorite shelter at the same time.
My name is Bones and I need your help. This is my "before" picture. It's what I looked like when I first came to the shelter. Yep, those sunken eyes, those long nails... they tell me I was badly neglected and mistreated for a long time and that the conditions I grew up in were not okay-, but to me, it just seemed normal. It was all I knew. Well, I've been in the shelter a couple of months now because I needed a lot of care to get healthy. And I don't look like this anymore! I'll show you my
Give STL Day has OFFICIALLY come to a close! Thank you to EVERYONE who donated, shared posts and helped us exceed our goal! You are the reason our work is possible and we couldn't be more grateful to you! Did you miss the deadline? You can still give! Go to odas.org/donate to help provide love, healing and safety to thousands of homeless animals. You're the best!
