Michiana Humane Society

A Note from the Michiana Humane Society: SMGP Seeks Friend

A Note from the Michiana Humane Society: SMGP Seeks Friend This handsome guy is Dr. Doolittle. He is a single male guinea pig. Growing up I always kept pigs - had as many as eight at a time! They are terrific pets for kids. But Dr. Doolittle is the only guinea pig we have at the shelter right now. Did you...

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A Note from the Michiana Humane Society: A Dog with a Purpose

A Note from the Michiana Humane Society: A Dog with a Purpose A week ago "Delilah" arrived at the shelter as a lost dog. Bloodhounds are known flight risks because instinct tells them to stay on a scent at all expense. That makes them terrific working dogs. But as pets they need experienced owners. No owner...

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How Long Do Dogs Stay at Michiana Humane Society?

How Long Do Dogs Stay at Michiana Humane Society? One of the questions we are asked most often is "how long do you keep dogs?" Here is a story. Artie and Athena were given up to the shelter on the 13th of November. Their owner didn't have time for them. Beautiful shepherd-husky mixes, this pair were...

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Michiana Humane Society: Moving in the Right Direction

Michiana Humane Society: Moving in the Right Direction At last night's board meeting I shared a promising statistic. Comparing 2015 to 2013, adoptions at the Michiana Humane Society are up 15% and euthanasias are down 33%. Our pets are staying healthier and happier, giving us time to find good homes for...

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Michiana Humane Society: For Those Who Never Got Homes

Michiana Humane Society: For Those Who Never Got Homes Last year we lit over 100 luminarias at the Michiana Humane Society for Remember Me Thursday. Each one memorialized a beloved pet, or an unwanted and abandoned animal who never found a forever home. This year, the Michiana Humane Society will once...

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