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COMPILED BY BARBARA ROLEK
Times Features Writer
brolek@nwitimes.com
219.933.3256
NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS | Region
The Porter County Animal Shelter's new e-mail address is pcanimal@porterco.org.
FYI: (219) 465-3550 or www.portercoanimalshelter.petfinder.org
NWIBA CLOSES | DeMotte
Sadly, after placing more than 100 birds, the Northwest Indiana Bird Association (NWIBA) operating out of DeMotte has disbanded and the Web site has shut down.
HOME 4 THE HOLIDAYS | Nation
Through Jan. 2, more than 2,400 animal shelters and rescue groups around the world, including 88 Indiana groups, will join PAWs for Home 4 the Holidays 2006. This international pet adoption campaign is designed to match orphaned pets with loving families so they don't spend the holidays in shelters and can avoid euthanasia. This year's goal is to send 350,000 pets to loving, permanent homes. Visit the Web site to find a list of Indiana shelters and rescue groups participating.
FYI: www.indiana-paw.com
ADOPTION EVENT
Treasured Friends Rescue will be at Petco, 10235 Indianapolis Blvd., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They are also in need of volunteers.
FYI: (219) 934-9193 or www.treasuredfriendsrescue.org
ADOPTION EVENT | Dyer
Heaven to Betsy's Rescue, a no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, has pets for adoption 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Pet Supplies Plus, 946 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).
FYI: (219) 923-0425
HOLIDAY BAZAAR | Munster
Bring your pets 11 a.m .to 4:30 p.m. today and join the animals of the Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., for a picture with Santa, while shopping for holiday crafts.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
PENNIES FOR PAWS | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., is trying to educate children about shelter animals while raising money for its homeless pets. The shelter is seeking groups (classes, youth groups, etc.) to compete in "penny war" through Monday. The winning group getting a pizza party, private shelter tour and recognition in the HSCA newsletter.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
TREE DONATION PROGRAM | Munster
Allen's Landscaping Center in Highland on 45th Street will give the Humane Society Calumet Area a $5 donation for every tree purchased and a $3 donation for every decorated wreath 18 inches or larger purchased through Dec. 20. In addition, you will receive a $5 discount on a tree and $3 discount on a wreath. Just pick up a coupon from the shelter, 421 45th St., and turn it in at the time of purchase.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
ADOPTION EVENT | Hobart
Indiana Petite Paws Rescue will have their tiny adoptable dogs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 23 at PetsMart, 2881 E. U.S. 30, in Hobart for an adoption event.
FYI: (219) 762-3224
BENEVOLENT BOWLING | Merillville
Help support the Humane Society Calumet Area while you bowl. Every Thursday, Stardust Bowl II, 3925 E. Lincoln Highway, offers bowling for only $1 per game when you make a $2 donation benefitting the HSCA and the Lake Area United Way.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
BULLS GAME | Chicago
The Humane Society Calumet Area is organizing a trip to see a Feb. 20 Chicago Bulls home game. If you're interested, contact the shelter.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
SHELTER DOGS | Chicago Heights
Many dogs are currently available for adoption at South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 W. End Ave.
FYI: (708) 755-7387 or www.sshspets.org
HELP NEEDED | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area is in need of donations, whether in the form of cash, blankets, towels, cat/dog toys, etc. due to a laundry room fire on Oct. 17. Luckily all animals and people made it out safely without injury. Estimated costs for repair are estimated between $30,000 to $50,000. With current operating costs already over $70,000 a month, the HSCA needs community support now more than ever.
FYI: (219) 922-3811 or www.hscalumet.org
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SUPPLIES NEEDED | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., needs bleach and office paper. Other supplies that also are needed are 55-gallon trash bags, laundry detergent, cat/kitten shampoo and rabbit treats. All supplies help with the 200-plus animals the shelter houses on a daily basis. Grab something next time you're at the store and help out the animals.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
CAT DEAL | Westville
What would you expect to pay for a cat that has already been spayed or neutered, had all their shots, been treated for fleas, worms, and/or ear mites, tested for FIV and FELV and has an identification tattoo or microchip? They also have been checked by a vet, and any health problems will be disclosed to you prior to the adoption. You will even receive one free vet visit for a checkup with our participating vets. This $150 value can be yours for only $75. And ICS will accept the cat back at any time if the adopter can no longer care for it. If you act now, you can adopt a friend for your cat for only $25 more. Stop by the shelter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Route 6 and County Line Road.
FYI: (219) 785-4936 or www.catsociety.org
CARTRIDGES FOR CATS | Westville
Support the cats at the Independent Cat Society while helping the environment at the same time. Just drop off used printer cartridges (laser or ink jet, color or black) at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at U.S. 6 and County Line Road.
FYI: (219) 785-4936 or www.catsociety.org
KITTENS! | Westville
Visit the Independent Cat Society's online site to check out our new kitten section. There you'll find information about adorable kittens available for adoption plus kitten videos! Visit the shelter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at U.S. 6 and County Line Road.
FYI: (219) 785-4936 or www.catsociety.org
HUMANE ITEMS | Dyer
Pet Adoption League will be selling humane magnets, zipper pulls, air fresheners and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dyer Police Department, 2150 Hart St.
FYI: (219) 365-6235
BIRD MEETING | Lynwood
South Suburban Cage Bird Association meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at Calvin Reformed Church, 2895 Glenwood-Lansing Road. Come meet people who share your interest in pet birds. From finches to macaws, and everything in between.
FYI: (574) 772-4786 or (219) 864-0420 or www.sscba.org
SPECIAL NEEDS FUND | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area needs help with the Special Needs Fund to treat animals they could not otherwise afford to treat such as heartworm-positive dogs, injured animals and animals that have special needs. Along with this program comes the need for foster families that commit to two to six weeks of fostering an animal that needs time to recuperate or isn't old enough to be in the shelter. All of the proceeds from the microchipping program go toward the special needs fund, but they're still in need of help in building it.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area is desperately seeking great foster homes for some very special and very young animals until they are old enough to be adopted. A foster care application would need to be filled out and approved and a home inspection is required. Assignments can last up to six weeks. Call for an application.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
PAPER RECYCLING | Munster
Recycling pays! The Humane Society Calumet Area has joined with Abitibi Consolidated to save the environment and fundraise at the same time. The public is invited to recycle newspaper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, folders, copy paper and mail in the green bin outside the shelter at 421 45th St. Every time the bin is picked up, the shelter receives money to save more homeless animals.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
ADOPTION EVENT | Highland
Treasured Friends Inc. holds adoption events from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, 10235 Indianapolis Blvd. The animal rescue group is looking for volunteers. If interested call or attend an adoption event.
FYI: (219) 934-9193 or treasuredfriendsrescue@gmail.com or www.treasuredfriendsrescue.org
SENIOR PET PROGRAM | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., is offering a $50 discount to anyone over 60 years old when they give a shelter animal a "forever home." This makes the price of a dog (over 6 months) only $50 and a puppy (younger than 6 months) for $100 or a cat (older than 6 months) $20 and a kitten (younger than 6 months) $50. Pet interaction with seniors has shown to improve life quality for both animal and owner.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
BRACELETS FOR SALE | Northwest Indiana
The Independent Cat Society is selling bracelets for $3 that say "Spaying Not Slaying" to encourage people to have their pets neutered. The kitten season will be coming up in April, so now is the time to have the females spayed before hundreds more unwanted kittens are born and dumped at the doorsteps of shelters and rescue agencies. The bracelets come with an information sheet from the Humane Society that debunks the myths about neutering and shows the enormity of the problem of unfixed pets. ICS also has a low-cost spay-neuter program available through the shelter.
FYI: (219) 785-4936
SUPPLIES NEEDED | Dyer
Bi Town Animal Control is in desperate need of bleach, paper towels and fabric softener. All donations can be dropped off at the Dyer Police Department, 2150 Hart St.
FYI: (219) 865-1163
BRACELETS, MAGNETS FOR SALE | Munster
Awareness jelly bracelets and car magnets help fund shelter animals. The Humane Society Calumet Area is selling the bracelets for a donation of $2 each with the words "Adopt a Pet" on them. The magnetic awareness ribbons come in three exciting statements such as "Spay/Neuter," "Adoption Is the Option" and "Rescue." Magnets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the animals.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
ADOPT A GREAT DANE | Nation
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL) is a nine-state rescue that focuses on placing Danes and Dane mixes in loving homes. The group also focuses on educating people about deaf dogs, for example (see www.deafdogs.org). Not everyone with a deaf Dane is willing to put the time into training and they end up in rescue and are hard to place. MAGDRL shows owners how to handle deaf and vision-impaired Danes so they don't have to give them up.
FYI: www.magdrl.org
HUMANE MESSAGE PRODUCTS | Dyer
Pet Adoption League is selling an assortment of humane message car magnets and license plate frames, paw print air fresheners, zipper pulls and stickers.
FYI: (219) 365-6235 or palcatsanddogs@sbcglobal.net
notable items
FREE PUPPY GUIDE | Nation
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a free "Puppy Buyer's Guide" with essential information on buying, adopting and keeping a pet for life. To request a free copy of the guide, call, go online or mail HSUS -- Puppy Buyers Guide, 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037.
FYI: (202) 452-1100 or www.PuppyBuyersGuide.org
To get your event listed, send the information and a phone number to "Pet News" c/o Times Features, 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321, at least seven days prior to publication or e-mail features@nwitimes.com.
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