Pet briefs

ADOPTION EVENT | Valparaiso, Schererville

Safe Haven Rescue and Adoption and its small dogs will attend the 2011 Great Lakes Greyhound Holiday Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the National Guard Armory on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso. The group also will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at PetSmart on U.S. 41 in Schererville.

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

ADOPTION EVENT | Dyer

All Breed Rescue will host an adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. today at Pet Supplies Plus.

FYI: (219) 308-4302

ADOPTION EVENTS | Valparaiso, Merrillville

Chihuahua Rescue will hold an adoption event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the Great Lakes Greyhound Holiday Pet Expo at the National Guard Armory on U.S. 30. The group also will hold an event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday at PetSmart on U.S. 30 in Merrillville.

FYI: (219) 776-8741

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. Nov. 12. Get rabies, canine/feline distemper, and kennel cough vaccines for pets. Microchips with registration and Frontline also available. Special prices with proof of low income. No appointment necessary.

FYI: (708) 755-1110 or southsuburbanhumanesociety.org

PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Whiting

Humane Society Calumet Area will host a pancake breakfast and Christmas shopping event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist School, 1844 Lincoln. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the shelter or at the event. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with toppings, sausage and beverage. Items also will be available for purchase.

FYI: (219) 922-3811

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

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