Category Archive: Indiana

Apr
19

Porter County Animal Shelter Announces “Amazing April Cat Craze” Adoption Promotion

The Porter County Animal Shelter has announced it’s Amazing April Cat Craze special cat adoption program to find forever homes for homeless cats the Shelter. “Spring time always brings an influx of stray cats into the Shelter,” explained Shelter Director Jon Thomas. “We want to proactively work to keep the cat population at the Shelter …

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Dec
17

NA-FC shelter overrun by cats – News and Tribune

Thinking of adopting a cat this holiday season? If so, there are cats of all sizes, colors, breeds and temperament at the New Albany-Floyd County Animal Shelter. There are so many cats that 12 are being given away as part of the “Twelve Strays of Christmas” campaign while the regular adoption fee is only $20 …

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Dec
17

Special promotions and deep discounts help local shelters find homes for more pets – indystar.com

Like many shoppers on Black Friday, Suzanne Kim got up early and stood in line. But when the doors opened, she didn’t rush inside to buy a television, iPad or laptop computer. The Noblesville woman sat down, relaxed and filled out an application to adopt a dog. She went through a brief interview then walked …

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Aug
29

Pet adoption site to open in Hamilton Town Center – The Indianapolis Star

The Humane Society for Hamilton County will open a new satellite adoption center at Hamilton Town Center Mall on Sept. 3. The grand opening is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13901 Town Center Boulevard, Noblesville. The 1,951-square-foot center will feature shelter dogs and cats for adoption and raffle prizes from Three Dog Bakery. KJ …

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Aug
07

Downtown South Bend really going to the dogs – southbendtribune.com

Downtown South Bend was taken over by man’s best friend Friday as part of Downtown South Bend, Inc.’s First Fridays events. Teaming up with PetsConnect! the theme of Friday’s event, “Dog Days of Summer,” was to promote local pet adoption. There were six areas set up by the College Football Hall of Fame gridiron, all …

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Jul
12

Image That! Toy Store holds first Pet Adoption Day

A Mishawaka toy store held its first ever Pet Adoption Day on Sunday. Imagine That! Toy Store brought in animals from the South Bend Animal Control Center on put them on display for prospective pet owners. The owners of store said they were inspired to hold this event by their own dog –a rescue. “We …

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Jul
09

New Albany council proposes changes in pet adoption fees, policy – courier-journal.com

The price of adopting an adult cat from the New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter would be slashed 60 percent under an ordinance approved Thursday by the New Albany City Council. The adult cat adoption fee, now $50, would be reduced to $20. And, people interested in adopting dogs would be able to take one …

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Jul
04

Porter County could wind up with two animal shelters

Jeanne Sommers said her efforts in helping to establish the Lakeshore PAWS pet adoption group has moved ahead much more quickly than she expected. The group has found homes for the equivalent of one dog a day since it was formed in May and is now hopeful it can build a shelter within the next …

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Mar
08

‘Meow Mixers’ every Sunday in March

PetsConnect! will play host to a series of adoption events called the Mad March Meow Mixers from noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday in March at PetSmart, 4540 Grape Road. The public can enjoy tea and cookies while meeting the felines available for adoption from the all-volunteer pet rescue organization. All the cats and kittens …

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Feb
26

Mobile unit takes adoptable pets out to meet prospective families

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has found a new way to find homes for its many four-legged friends. A mobile pet adoption unit called the Whisker Wag’n takes animals who need homes to area locations, such as PETCO, so more people will have a chance to meet them without driving to Animal Control, 3020 …

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