Location incorrect for Humane Society of Northwest Indiana work

A story Monday about the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana listed an incorrect location about where horses, goats and chickens were removed by the agency's new Humane Officer Gary Police Sgt. Darlene Breitenstein.

City humane officer ramps up care for abused, neglected animals

GARY | Max sniffed the chairs, floor and people sitting in the waiting room at the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana as if reacquainting himself with the place where he began to heal from the neglect he experienced last year.

Erin Go Paw fundraiser slated Sunday at Gary Legion post

GARY | The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana and the American Legion host an Erin Go Paw fundraiser from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Legion, 6601 Hobart Road, Gary.

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PUC class begins volunteer efforts at animal shelter

GARY | Students in the Problems in Public Relations, an experiential learning class at Purdue University Calumet, are making community service a part of their class identity.

Volunter coordinator helps match animals with new owners

When Mary Ann Massa felt she was missing fulfillment in her life, she decided to make a difference by helping animals.

Paws and Party fundraiser set for Saturday

GARY | Paws and Party with the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana at its annual fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at 1145 N. St. Joseph St., Gary.

Humane Society runs out of space, looks for good homes for more than 100 pets

GARY | The Humane Society of Northwest Indiana in the Miller Beach neighborhood is in dire need of adoptive families, volunteers and donations.

Thank goodness it's fondue

MERRILLVILLE | Northwest Indiana Humane Society, located in Gary, will host its annual fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21.

Kibble and 'chips

PORTAGE | Kim Burton drove all the way from Westville on Thursday morning to have her pooch Mac microchipped.

Animal shelters pounded by economy

Earlier this month a family came into the South Suburban Humane Society crying. Their economic situation had forced them to move from their home into an apartment. They were at the shelter to give up their 7-year-old dog. They had no choice.