Pet briefs
ADOPTION EVENTS | Merrillville, Mishawaka, Homewood
American Greyhound will hold adoption events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Petco in Merrillville, from noon to 3 p.m. today at Petco in Mishawaka and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Petco in Homewood, Ill.
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.
FYI: (219) 381-8562 or treasuredfriendsrescue.org
SWEETHEART CONTEST | Westville
The Independent Cat Society is hosting its "Sweetheart Contest" in which 10 cats will compete for the title of "Sweetheart of the Year." Votes/donations must be cast by Feb. 29. Vote by visiting the organization's website and clicking on the PayPal emblem. Indicate you are placing a vote for the sweetheart of your choice, and name the cat. You may also mail a check, payable to the ICS, to P.O. Box 735, Westville, IN 46391. Indicate the choice on the check. The cat receiving the most donations will be named the "Sweetheart of the Year."
FYI: catsociety.org
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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