Stray Rescue’s Urban Wanderers Trail End Closing Reception

The Urban Wanderers exhibit at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) came to the “tail end”, Sunday, July 27, 2014. This one of a kind exhibit gave the public a chance to view artwork inspired by the hopeful recovery stories of Stray Rescue’s abandoned and abused companion animals. Artists were encouraged to express their beliefs of what Stray Rescue represents through their incredibly inspiring works of art. Viewers, conversely, could seek out their own personal interpretations and feel a part of the Stray Rescue family. Guests also heard first- hand stories about several of the Stray Rescue animals featured in the art, and many paintings, photographs, and sculptures on display remained available for auction.

Founder of Stray Rescue Randy Grim presented a heartfelt video describing how far Stray Rescue has come, and all the hard work that was put into the program. Afterwards he addressed the impact Stray Rescue is making in the community through the breadth and depth of their programs and everything Stray Rescue has accomplished so far. He also informed everyone the way they can help by contributing to the organization and working together as a team to support the companion animals of St. Louis. Local police officers from the task force, along with rescuers, talked about the animals depicted in the artwork and the public’s participation in the overall rescue mission.

Stray Rescue officially began in 1998, rising to meet new challenges and stepping into new roles that meet the needs of the community. Stray Rescue’s sole purpose is rescuing stray animals in need of medical attention, restoring them to health, and placing them in loving adoptive homes. Virtually all of the pets saved have been abused and neglected. They have been dumped on highways or remote country roads. Abandoned in public parks, empty houses and dark alleys. They even have saved dogs left chained behind buildings after their owners had moved. Stray Rescue has an uncompromising approach to providing homeless companion animals what they need to survive.