Michiana Humane Society

This handsome guy is Dr. Doolittle. He is a single male guinea pig. Growing up I always kept pigs – had as many as eight at a time! They are terrific pets for kids. But Dr. Doolittle is the only guinea pig we have at the shelter right now. Did you know …

A week ago “Delilah” arrived at the shelter as a lost dog. Bloodhounds are known flight risks because instinct tells them to stay on a scent at all expense. That makes them terrific working dogs. But as pets they need experienced owners. No owner …

Madison is smiling, and it’s no wonder. After two failed adoptions, she was tired of being at the shelter and her behavior challenges were becoming more pronounced. We had to take action. And because of that final push, Madison is now in a great home. I …

One of the questions we are asked most often is “how long do you keep dogs?” Here is a story. Artie and Athena were given up to the shelter on the 13th of November. Their owner didn’t have time for them. Beautiful shepherd-husky mixes, this …

It’s me again. Peanut Butter. You’ve been very helpful making year-end donations to support me and the other dogs and cats (and they say there are rabbits! but I am not allowed to see them!) at the Michiana Humane Society. We are hoping for a …

This puppy arrived at the Michiana Humane Society on December 23, 2015. She was lonely in her kennel, so we brought her into the office with us. She’s clearly accustomed to being around people and playing with chew toys. Look at her paws – she is …

Shelby the Jack Russell Terrier arrived at the Michiana Humane Society in early October. As a stray, we have little information about her, but experience told us she is probably 10-12 years old. Despite her sweet personality, people walked past her kennel day …

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get a person and a pet together, but the schedule doesn’t work. So we are adding 390 a year to make our pets more available to you! Starting today, the shelter is open for adoptions six days a week! Plus we …

At last night’s board meeting I shared a promising statistic. Comparing 2015 to 2013, adoptions at the Michiana Humane Society are up 15% and euthanasias are down 33%. Our pets are staying healthier and happier, giving us time to find good homes for …

Last year we lit over 100 luminarias at the Michiana Humane Society for Remember Me Thursday. Each one memorialized a beloved pet, or an unwanted and abandoned animal who never found a forever home. This year, the Michiana Humane Society will once again hold …