In the case you did not know, the KEZK morning show host Julie Tristan is a HUGE animal lover and advocate. She currently has 5 rescue dogs that she cares for and still finds time to support those other animals that are up for adoption. Weekdays, between December 7th – 22nd, Julie Tristan will highlight a different animal up for adoption at a local St. Louis rescue group looking for a forever home during her 12 Strays of Christmas campaign, sponsored by Woodard Cleaning and Restoration.
Check out all of our featured adoptable pets!
DECEMBER 7TH: Rubia is a 1 1/2 year old 50 pound lab mix. She is an active dog and would do best in a home with a fenced yard and another active dog. Rubia walks well on a leash and is always up for daily walks.
Rubia recently graduated from the Mo Dept of Corrections 12 week training program, Puppies 4 Parole. She was a model student and brushed up on her obedience skills as well as learning a few tricks. Her foster is currently working with her on learning the agility course. You can find out more about Rubia at Needy Paws head to www.NeedyPaws.org
DECEMBER 8TH: Nash is a 7 year old 70 pound Beagle hound mix. Nash is housebroken, low key and likes to snuggle.He is good around older children and good with meeting new people.
Nash sadly found himself back in rescue after his mom fell ill and could no longer care for him and he would love a new home for Christmas. Nash would do best as an only dog. You can find out more about Nash at Needy Paws head to www.NeedyPaws.org
DECEMBER 11TH: Barley is 3.5 years old, potty trained and super snuggler! Barley is our longest stay dog waiting on his furever home! He gives the best kisses, is gentle and loves to play with toys! He was surrendered back in November 2021 due to owner health issues! He is super smart and knows sit, shake, lay down and stay! You can find out more at the Gateway Pet Guardians... www.GatewayPets.org
DECEMBER 12TH: Avery is a 3 year old pitbull mix who is potty and crate trained! She is good with other dogs and has passed cat testing in the past! She is good with kids and such a good girl who knows sit and loves to snuggle! You can find out more at the Gateway Pet Guardians... www.GatewayPets.org
DECEMBER 13TH: Meet Vaile! She is a 5 year old Catahoula that is sweet, loves to cuddle, but is also energetic. She is true to her breed and LOVES to run! She is great with other dogs, cats, kids and people and is spayed and UTD on vaccines. When she is at home, she loves nothing more than to please her family and give big kisses. She is a great family dog and you would be lucky to have this girl! You can find out more at 4 Paws 4 Rescue https://www.4paws4rescue.com/
DECEMBER 14TH: Meet Atlas! We think him to be a black mouth cur mix approx 2 yrs old, 40 lbs. He is a really good boy once he gets comfortable in his home and then he LOVES his family with all his heart. And because of that love he can be a little protective of his people with strangers. He is corrected easily but could benefit from some additional training or a strong leader. He really is a sweet doggie, he loves all dogs and doesnt seem interested in cats. He will snuggle on the couch all day and binge Netflix with you so will make the perfect companion. You can find out more at 4 Paws 4 Rescue https://www.4paws4rescue.com/
DECEMBER 15TH & 18TH: Meet our sweet, bonded canine sisters, Polly & Kayah; both dream of a forever home for the holidays together. They are both 18 months old and ~30 lbs each. Crate and house trained, friendly with people and dogs of all sizes. Great loose-leash walker, great with people, and love to welcome new visitors into your home. They absolutely love meeting new people! They enjoy wrestling and can get rowdy when encouraged by other dogs, but they respond well to cues and are gentle with calmer dogs. Generally, they are very laid back and sit for a treat. They have not met kids, but we think they would be friendly towards kids. They tend to join other packs and enjoy playing and snuggling with other dogs. What is so unique about these two is that they are two adorable babies who mirror and rely on each other. They sit and lay the same way, constantly snuggle, and have similar mannerisms. They genuinely resemble twins. They are extremely affectionate towards humans and always want to be close to their people, so prepare for lots of cuddles! This bonded pair is available for adoption at CARE STL , head to icarestl.org
DECEMBER 19TH: Dakota and Tuukka are a bonded pair who want to go to a home together. Dakota is 11 years old, female black Lab who LOVES kids and is still spry enough to go on long walks (just maybe not runs). Tuukka is 10 years old, mixed breed female, very laidback and LOVES kids and her walks - just can’t go quite as long as Dakota. Find out more about them at Five Acres Animal Shelter
DECEMBER 20TH: Bambi is a 2 year old female, 35 pounds, knows a TON of tricks - even passed her “SAFER” test which shows she is super smart and has a great temperament, loves playing fetch in the yard, does will walking on a leash and takes baths well! Find out more about Bambi at Five Acres Animal Shelter
DECEMBER 21ST: Albin arrived at Five Acres in mid-November from a rescue to shelter transport. He was surrendered to a shelter in Fredericktown, Missouri after being picked up as a stray and his humans never came back for him. Albin is currently in foster with a loving family. He's a mature adult who behaves like a grandpa. He's lower energy, and a total cuddle bug, believed to be a malamute mix. Loves people including kids and is very friendly with other dogs and cats. He is absolutely a gentle giant, he weighs in at 90lbs but he is similar to a gigantic teddy bear. He's not destructive and is an angel in the home. The fosters have really enjoyed having him and he's such an easy going boy. Fully potty trained. 6 years old. Attention seeker, in the most positive manner. Find out more about Albin at Five Acres Animal Shelter.
DECEMBER 22ND: Boone is a mix between a newbie at the shelter, and an old friend. So he returned again through no fault of his own. We first met in July of this year after his previous family decided that they no longer had the time to accommodate his needs and energy level. He was adopted out pretty quickly after he arrived, and spent time in foster prior to adoption, but he has found his way back to us. His most recent owner was moving into an apartment and couldn't bring him with. Boone is initially pretty shy, he really does not care for the shelter life. He opens up pretty quickly in the home but here he is stressed and over-stimulated. Once Boone opens up he is very good at "retrieving" after all he is a lab. He will play ball and return the ball to you, and he will greet you at the door with a toy to say "hello". He is really good or neutral to everything. He has experience with kids, and it's always been really positive. He engages with the kids in a positively playful way. Boone loves dogs, and to play with them and to co-exist with them. He can be good with cats over time, it just takes a little time for him to sort out their communication. Loves attention and is very affectionate. He is also a big boy at 82lbs but he is a gentle giant. Find out more about Boone at