EVENTS: Northwest Indiana Pet Calendar

Take a look at where to take your furry friends this weekend.

ADOPTION EVENT | Schererville

Treasured Friends Rescue will hold an adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at PetSmart, 711 U.S. 41. The organization is in need of volunteers.

FYI: (219) 381-8562

ADOPTION EVENT | Merrillville

Heaven to Betsy's Rescue will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Petco, 2300 E. 80th Ave. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Foster families are needed.

FYI: (219) 923-0425 or heaventobetsysrescue@yahoo.com

ADOPTION EVENTS | Valparaiso, Schererville

Safe Haven Rescue and Adoption and its small dogs will hold adoption events from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Pet Supplies Plus, 2401 LaPorte Ave., Valparaiso, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at PetSmart, 711 U.S. 41, Schererville.

FYI: (219) 395-6089

ADOPTION EVENT | Hobart

Chihuahua Rescue USA will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at PetSmart on U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 776-8741

ADOPTION/GIFT WRAPPING EVENTS | Highland, Valparaiso

American Greyhound will hold adoption events from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petco on U.S. 41 in Highland, as well as a gift wrapping event from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 at Barnes and Noble in Valparaiso.

FYI: (219) 942-7045 or americangreyhound.org

NEUTER SCOOTER | Crown Point

Bring your cats to visit the Neuter Scooter Dec. 7 in Crown Point. This mobile cat spay and neuter clinic offers an innovative approach to controlling cat overpopulation by making spay/neuter services convenient and affordable to everyone. Each surgery is performed by a licensed veterinarian. Cost is $50. Feral cats are $20. Rabies vaccines are $5.

FYI: (866) 662-5838 or neuterscooter.com

NEUTER SCOOTER | Hammond

Bring your cats to visit the Neuter Scooter starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave. This mobile cat spay and neuter clinic offers an innovative approach to controlling cat overpopulation by making spay/neuter services convenient and affordable to everyone. Each surgery is performed by a licensed veterinarian. Cost is $50. Feral cats are $20. Rabies vaccines are $5.

FYI: (866) 662-5838 or neuterscooter.com

FALL FUNDRAISER | Region

The NWIBA is holding its annual fall fundraiser, RIDE-FOR-PRIDE dog sled rides.  For $50, Ride-for-Pride participants have the opportunity to drive a dog sled team and help provide the necessary funding for the NWIBA to continue its quest to help homeless pets. Dog sled rides take place with or without snow, in rain or sunshine, unless the temperature exceeds 60 degrees, in which case the ride is rescheduled. Dog sled rides are booked only on Saturdays and Sundays through April 1.

FYI: (219) 987-7156 or nwiba.net

SENIOR CHIHUAHUAS AVAILABLE | Region

Chihuahua Rescue, USA has many small senior Chihuahuas available for adoption. The organization has a senior program available with reduced fees.

FYI: (219) 776-8741 or chihuahuarescueusa.org

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED | Region

Foster homes are needed for kittens or mothers with kittens at the Independent Cat Society. To find out more information on becoming a foster, contact the shelter and leave a message for the foster coordinator.

FYI: (219) 785-4936 or catsociety.org