Pet briefs
ADOPTION EVENTS | Merrillville, Goshen
American Greyhound will hold adoption events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Petco in Merrillville and from noon to 3 p.m. today at Petco in Goshen.
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.
FYI: (219) 381-8562 or treasuredfriendsrescue.org
ADOPTION EVENTS | Lansing, Schererville
Safe Haven Rescue and Adoption and its small dogs will hold adoption events from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at PetSmart, 17525 Torrence Ave., Lansing, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at PetSmart, 711 U.S. 41, Schererville.
FYI: (219) 395-6089
ADOPTION EVENT | Merrillville
Chihuahua Rescue USA will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at PetSmart.
FYI: (219) 776-8741
FOOD BANK | Hammond
Home Sweet Home Forever Pet Food Bank will distribute pet food to pets in need by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at Jean Shepherd Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Owners may request applications to participate by emailing or calling to making an appointment.
FYI: (219) 256-2669 or info@hshfpetasst.org
LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC | Glenwood, Ill.
South Suburban Humane Society's Spay Neuter Clinic is holding a low-cost
vaccination clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 14. Get canine/feline distemper, and kennel cough vaccines for your pet. Microchips with registration and Frontline also available. Special prices with proof of low income. No appointment necessary.
FYI: (708) 755-1110 or southsuburbanhumanesociety.
FONDUE EVENT | Merrillville
The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana will host "TGIF: Thank Goodness It's Fondue!" from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Service Doctor, 5150 E. U.S. 30, Merrillville. The fundraiser will feature Chef John Rooney's fondue, as well as cheese, chocolate, vegetables, silent auction baskets, a raffle and pets up for adoption. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Call to reserve tickets.
FYI: (219) 938-3339
FOSTERS NEEDED | Munster
Humane Society Calumet Area is looking for local families willing to open their homes to infant animals in need of special care. Training is provided.
FYI: (219) 922-3811, ext. 308
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Region
Petite Paws is in need of volunteers and foster homes. Volunteers are needed to help make calls, raise funds, transport, attend events and foster.
FYI: petitepaws.org
LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER TRANSPORT | Gary
Dog and cat owners looking to get their pets fixed can take advantage of a transport program offered by the South Suburban Humane Society in Glenwood, Ill. The program transports pets to the clinic from Gary on the second Wednesday of the month. The clinic offers special rates for low-income families and those receiving disability, Social Security, unemployment or other public aid. Other vaccinations and procedures are available the day of surgery.
FYI: (708) 755-1110 or sshspets.org/clinic.asp
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