Empowering humans to stay united with their beloved canine companions.
Assistance programs
to keep pets home and cared for.
Spay/Neuter - Vaccinations -
Respite Care - Basic Needs
DECEMBER 13th At Earthwise Pet in Ozark! 11am-3pm
Join us!
🎅📸 Capture Wonderful Moments with Santa!
Friday, December 13 • 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 EarthWise Pet Ozark
1746 S 20th St, Ozark, MO 65721
Bring your pups, kids, and the whole family for a joyful holiday celebration at EarthWise Pet Ozark! Enjoy Santa photos, games, prizes, and festive fun — all supporting The Dog Stays, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. 🐾💜
🎄✨ Event Highlights
📸 Pawtraits With Santa — All photos are FREE, and donations are kindly requested
🎁 Giving Tree — Choose an ornament & support a dog in our care network
🎀 Donation Box — Gently used & new supplies welcomed: dog beds, crates, treats, toys, or monetary gifts
🎉 Games, Prizes & Holiday Fun — A festive party atmosphere for all!
🐶👨👩👧 All pets & all families welcome!
(Please be mindful when bringing reactive pets.)
Donations directly support The Dog Stays’ upstream, community-centered programs. 💜🏡
🐾💝 What Your Donation Supports
The Dog Stays focuses on prevention, connection, and keeping pets at home where they belong.
Your donation helps fund our FREE assistance programs, including:
✨ Microchips
✨ Vaccinations
✨ Food & supplies
✨ Senior support
✨ Spay/neuter access
✨ Hospital-stay respite care
Your support strengthens entire families — human and canine — and keeps dogs exactly where they belong: home. 🏡🐶
🎄💫 Join us for holiday joy, meaningful impact, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s celebrate the season by helping families stay together.
Raffle Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, or $20 for 25!
🎄🐾 The Ultimate Santa Paws Holiday Basket! 🎁✨
Get ready for the most festive, pup-approved raffle of the season!
One lucky winner will take home our Santa Paws Holiday Basket — stuffed to the brim with goodies for both you AND your dog.
This giant prize pack includes:
🎁 $50 Pitch Pizza & Pub Gift Card
🍕 Perfect for a cozy holiday dinner or fun family night out!
🐶 Convertible All-In-One Pet Bed
Transforms like magic! A snuggly chimney bed that doubles as festive decor AND a cozy spot for your pup.
✨ Light-Up Pawdorable Angel Pup
Because every home deserves a glowing guardian angel with a wagging tail.
☕ Merry Woofmas Tumbler
Sip your cocoa, cider, or (let’s be honest) holiday coffee in style.
🦴 Spunky Pup Treats
A delicious bag of flavored treats for your furry friend.
🎄 Jingle Bell Tug Toy
Jingle all the way into playtime!
🍖 Candy Cane Roast Beef Roll
A festive twist on your dog’s favorite chew.
🎅 Spoil ’Em Silly Treat Stocking
Packaged holiday fun—ready to hang or tear open!
🎀 Holiday Bandana
Because every pup deserves a Christmas outfit!
🍪🎄 “Sweet as a Christmas Cookie” Holiday Bundle Raffle ✨
Handcrafted with love by Wood Glitter
Celebrate the sweetness of the season with this charming holiday bundle, filled with handcrafted artistry and cozy kitchen cheer. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or treating yourself to a touch of festive magic at home.
One lucky winner will receive:
🍪 Handcrafted Wood Glitter Gingerbread Resin Tray
A whimsical, artisan-made piece that brings gingerbread joy to any countertop or dessert table.
🪵 Handcrafted Wood Glitter Serving Board
Beautifully made for holiday hosting, charcuterie, or displaying your favorite treats.
🥂 Two Wood Glitter Coasters
A matching set of handcrafted coasters that completes the festive look.
🎀 “Sweet as a Christmas Cookie” Tea Towel
Adorable, seasonal, and guaranteed to make your kitchen feel holiday-ready.
🍕 $25 Pitch Pizza & Pub Gift Card
A delicious little bonus to sweeten the deal!
Perfect for anyone who
appreciates artisan-made gifts!
🎄🐾 Cozy Night In for Two – Wood Glitter Gift Bundle Raffle ✨
Settle in, slow down, and enjoy a perfectly cozy evening at home with this beautifully handcrafted Wood Glitter bundle — designed for sharing snacks, sips, and quiet moments with someone special.
One lucky winner will receive:
🪵 Wood Glitter Cutting Board
A stunning handcrafted board, perfect for charcuterie, snacks, or holiday treats.
🍷 Wine Caddy for Two
Elegant and functional, this caddy holds a bottle and two glasses for the perfect shared pour.
🧦 Stocking Resin Board
A festive, decorative serving piece that adds holiday charm to any table or counter.
🕯️ Night Jasmine Candle
Soft, relaxing fragrance to set the mood for a peaceful night in.
🥂 Two Handcrafted Coasters
Beautifully made to complement your evening drinks and protect your surfaces in style.
A warm, delightful package perfect for sharing snacks, wine, and quiet moments.
🍷🐾 “Unwind From a Ruff Day” Holiday Bundle Raffle ✨
Featuring handcrafted pieces by Wood Glitter
Kick back, relax, and bring a little festive cheer into your evening with this cozy holiday bundle. Blending artisan craftsmanship, warm seasonal décor, and the perfect bottle of wine, it’s everything you need to unwind after a long day.
One lucky winner will receive:
🍷 Wood Glitter Wine Caddy
A beautifully handcrafted piece designed to hold your bottle and glasses in style — perfect for holiday evenings in.
🐶 “Rough Day” Red Wine
A fun, dog-themed bottle of red that pairs perfectly with relaxation.
🧦 Wood Glitter Christmas Stocking Resin Board
A festive, handcrafted board that adds cheer to any countertop or snack spread.
🥂 Two Handcrafted Coasters
Artisan-made coasters that complete the cozy, coordinated look.
❄️ “Let It Snow” Tea Towel
A touch of winter charm for your kitchen décor.
🕯️ Mulled Wine Candle
Warm, spiced, and comforting — the perfect scent to end the day.
✨🐾 Pampered Human • Pampered Pet Raffle
Treat yourself AND your best friend with this feel-good holiday bundle! Enjoy a luxurious Signature Facial gift box from The Only Facial while your pup enjoys top-tier in-home care from Token & Friends.
💆♀️ $125 The Only Facial – Signature Facial Gift Box
Includes their full Signature Facial with brow shaping, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical/enzyme peel, massage, high frequency, extractions, LED therapy, microcurrent, a customized mask, and hydration + SPF.
Gift box also includes relaxing bath salts, plush spa headband, scrunchies, and extra treats.
🐶 $100 Token & Friends Pet Services Gift Certificate
Use toward any in-home pet service, including nail trims, baths, brushing, pet sitting, dog walking, adventure hikes, senior stroller walks, ear cleaning, and teeth cleaning.
❤️ The Perfect Pairing
Pamper yourself.
Pamper your pet.
🎨🐾 Win a Custom Watercolor Painting by Mischelle Reynolds! ✨
A stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork
created just for you!
Mischelle “Fly Girl” Reynolds — a talented Midwest watercolor artist with a passion for flight, fur, and all things beautiful. After serving 20 years as an enlisted aviator in the U.S. Air Force, she now channels her love of the skies into luminous aircraft paintings…and when she softens her lines, she brings animals, florals, and everyday inspiration to life
with heart and soul.
A proud dog mom to rescues Stella and Wyatt, Mischelle began painting after a Missouri bluebird stole her attention —
and she hasn’t put her brushes down since.
One lucky winner will receive:
🎨 A Custom Watercolor Commission
Created on high-quality 140 lb cold-press paper, this original piece can feature:
• Your beloved pet 🐶🐱
• An aviation-inspired subject ✈️
• A floral or nature scene 🌸
• Or any theme within her artistic scope
Every commission is completely original — no prints, no duplicates — just your own personal masterpiece designed to bring calm, joy, and beauty to your wall.
Low cost assistance
✅ Spay/Neuter
--You can apply for the SNAP (Spay & Neuter Assistance Program).
- TDS is not affiliated with SNAP, but may reimburse any approved costs (often free or very low cost), once you have prior authorization and provide proof of surgery.
- How to apply to SNAP: Call 417-823-7627 and leave your daytime phone number.
➡️https://www.snap123.org/contact.html
SNAP serves Christian, Greene, Webster, Dallas, Polk, and Lawrence Counties. Once approved, you’ll receive a certificate to schedule with a participating veterinarian.
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Snip City is Open!
Snip City officially opened on June 6, 2025! They are now accepting spay and neuter appointments
Each appointment includes:
- Sterilization surgery
- Primary vaccination
- Rabies vaccination
- Microchip
Thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation’s Fix the Future initiative, which awarded them a generous grant, they were able to launch Snip City and make low-cost spay and neuter services a reality for our community.
Prices are affordable to help pet owners and the community:
- Cats – $25
- Dogs – $35
Appointment link: https://clinichq.com/online/6c8677a7-a265-476b-8b86-dda80c9e9b49
You must also get authorization for reimbursement from The Dog Stays prior to surgery.
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Get Help or Give Help—Here’s How!
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team at The Dog Stays and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people! Whether you have just a couple of hours or plenty of time to give, there are so many rewarding ways to help—from fundraising and grant writing to providing short- or long-term respite care for pets. We also need dedicated volunteers for events, microchipping and vaccination clinics, food and supply deliveries, and more. We’re a positive, can-do team that works hard, has fun, and focuses on solutions. If that sounds like your kind of environment, click below to apply and start making an impact today!.
Respite Care For Your Pets
Temporary care when life takes an unexpected turn
At The Dog Stays, we believe no one should have to choose between their health and their best friend. If you’re facing a short-term situation — like a hospital stay, recovery from an illness, or another emergency — we offer temporary in-home care for your dog so you can focus on getting back on your feet.
Our respite dogs stay in loving foster homes, not kennels, and are treated like one of the family. To keep everyone safe and comfortable, we’re best suited for dogs who:
- Are friendly with people
- Get along well with other dogs or can peacefully share space
- Are calm around cats or small animals
We specialize in short-term stays with a clear plan for reunification. That means we work best when there’s a timeline — even a flexible one — for when you’ll be ready to bring your dog home.
💜 That said, if circumstances change unexpectedly — like a medical complication or permanent move into a care facility — we will never leave your dog without a plan. In rare cases where returning home isn’t possible, we will continue to care for your dog and find them a safe, loving future.
Because every dog deserves to be treated like family — especially when life is uncertain.you’re ready to bring them home—because no one should
have to choose between their health and their best friend.
General Assistance
We offer assistance primarily in Webster and Christian Counties (MO).
Need support? Start here.
At The Dog Stays, our General Assistance Form is for everything outside of food or respite care. If you’re facing a tough situation and need help keeping your dog safe, healthy, and at home — we’re here to listen.
Use this form if you need help with spay/neuter, vaccinations, basic supplies, or have a special request that doesn’t fit into our other programs.
Every family’s needs are different — and we want to make sure no dog is left behind simply because life got hard. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll do our best to help or connect you with someone who can.
Because sometimes, a little help is all it takes to keep dogs where they belong — with the people who love them.
Pet Food Assistance
Need help feeding your pet?
We offer supplemental and emergency pet food assistance to help families keep their pets healthy and at home. While we primarily provide dog food, we sometimes have other types available, depending on donations.
Pickup is preferred and encouraged. Delivery is extremely limited and only available if volunteers are free — it’s not guaranteed.
If your dog is not spayed or neutered, we’re happy to help — but we can only provide one-time food support unless you're actively working with us to get your dog fixed. We can assist with spay/neuter resources if needed.
We’re here to help people who are trying to do right by their pets — because a little support can go a long way in keeping families together.
Spay/Neuter
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Spaying and neutering our beloved pets is one of the most compassionate and responsible choices we can make. It protects their health, prevents suffering, and helps build a more stable future — both for our own pets and for animals across our communities.
At The Dog Stays, we proudly offer spay and neuter assistance to pet owners who are committed to giving their animals lifelong care. To be eligible, we ask that families are working toward having all pets in the household spayed or neutered, because every pet deserves the same level of love and protection.
Spaying and neutering has benefits that go far beyond preventing litters:
- It reduces the risk of certain cancers and infections
- It often leads to calmer behavior and fewer unwanted habits
- It prevents surprise costs from accidental litters
- It contributes to safer, healthier communities
- And it lightens the burden on shelters and rescues working to save lives every day
If you're ready to take this step, we're here to help make it possible — with resources, support, and respect for your journey as a pet parent.
Together, we can reduce suffering, strengthen families, and ensure more pets live the safe, happy lives they deserve.
Adoption
At The Dog Stays, our mission is to do everything we can to keep dogs with their loving families. We do not operate as a rescue
and do not take in dogs for rescue.
On occasion, when dogs need us to help beyond our mission, we offer hope and a new beginning for dogs who have been released from breeding, their offspring, and those
who have lost their beloved human families.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are deeply committed to lending a helping hand to these vulnerable animals. Together, we can provide a compassionate path to a forever home,
where every dog can feel cherished and valued.
Your support can make all the difference in their lives.
Monetary Donations
Your generous donation to The Dog Stays makes a world of difference in the lives of pets and their families. Every dollar helps us provide food, medical care, and temporary housing for dogs in need, ensuring they are safe, loved, and well cared for during difficult times. With your support, we can continue to offer crucial assistance to pet parents facing unexpected challenges, giving them peace of mind knowing their furry friends are in good hands. Your kindness truly changes lives—thank you for helping us keep tails wagging and hearts full.
Donations in Kind
We are currently collecting leashes, collars, harnesses, dog beds, blankets, dog boots, coats, pet clothing, dog diapers, flea/tick/heartworm medications, and other pet-related items. If you have new or gently used items, we would be deeply grateful for your donation. Please reach out to us via our contact form, and we will gladly arrange to rehome your items to individuals and families in our community who can truly benefit from them. Your generosity helps ensure that pets receive the care and comfort they deserve, and that their families have the resources they need to keep them happy and healthy. Together, we can make a difference for both pets and people in our community.
Corporate Partnerships
Is your business passionate about supporting the community and the well-being of pets? At The Dog Stays, we are actively seeking partnerships with both pet-related businesses—such as dog food suppliers, trainers, and veterinary services—and non-pet-related businesses that want to lend a hand. Whether through product donations, financial contributions, sponsorships, or hosting a donation box in your store, there are many ways to get involved and help us make a difference. By partnering with us, your business can have a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families, while showing your commitment to a cause that values compassion and community. If you're interested in learning more about how you can support our mission, we’d love to hear from you!