Pet briefs

ADOPTION EVENT | Lansing

Safe Haven Rescue and Adoption and its small dogs will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at PetSmart, 17525 Torrence Ave.

FYI: (219) 395-6089

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

SANTA PICTURES | Miller

Humane Society Northwest Indiana will host its Christmas Open House and Picture Your Pet with Santa event from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the shelter, 6100 Melton Road. The event also will include food, drinks and tours of the shelter. Put your personal Christmas ornament on the shelter's "Tree of Hope." All proceeds from the tree will go toward "Hope's Fund," which cares for the severely abused and neglected animals that come into the shelter.

FYI: (219) 938-3339

OPEN HOUSE | Westville

The Independent Cat Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the shelter, located at U.S. 6 and County Line Road. Check out the shelter's "Comforter Sale" while there, as well as see several cats available for adoption.

FYI: (219) 785-4936

ADOPTION PROMOTION | Westville

The Independent Cat Society is promoting its tortie cats through the rest of November. The cost to adopt these cats are $35, which includes spay or neuter, current vaccines, nail trim, flea treatment and a free initial vet visit with one of the shelter's participating vets within two weeks of the adoption.

FYI: catsociety.org

ADOPTION SPECIAL | Westville

To celebrate its upcoming 35th anniversary, the Independent Cat Society is having an adoption special through Dec. 31 in which all adoptions are $35.

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

ADOPTION SPECIAL | Crown Point

Lake County Animal Control is having a fixed cat special during November. Any cat that has been spayed or neutered is $50. The cats are fixed, current on rabies vaccinations and are FIV/Leukemia tested.

FYI: (219) 769-7016 or lcac.petfinder.com

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