Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved door holder which includes an elastic ring which is slipped over the door knob, a flexible belt which is mounted to an adjacent wall structure and a device in the likeness of an animal or creature which interacts with the belt and elastic ring to hold the door in an open position. The device may include a plurality of appendages, some of which may interact with the elastic ring while the belt is strapped about the body of the device so that the device holds the door ajar.