Family

Curious children ages 10 and under are invited to a brand new program at Michigan City’s Barker Mansion. Kids’ Nature Play in the Garden will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 9 am. The hour-long program will encourage youth to explore the garden...

Here are three great ways to support the shelter in the month of June. Eat! What's better than a delicious farm-to-fork meal, made from scratch? Attend! We also hope you take the opportunity to see John Mahoney (NBC's Frasier, Steppenwolf Theatre...

Our kittens need your help. Socialization with people is a crucial part of growing up to be a good pet. Right now we have lots of kittens that would benefit from an hour of your time brushing, petting, and playing with them. Some of them are already...

Register your child NOW for the Memorial Opera House Youth Theatre Workshop of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, a fun filled workshop for 5-11 year olds! Workshops Runs June 15th-26th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a Performance on June 26th at 7:00...

Recently two Independent Cat Society volunteers, Staci Trekles, ICS Board President, and Roberta Jocius, ICS Grant Chair, offered a 10 week Grant Writing workshop for community members through the Graduate and Extended Learning (GEL) Office at Purdue...

Butterscotch is a kitten on the fast track to the top! She has a lot to say and she will be heard! I just wanted to share the experience of walking into our cat room first thing in the morning - it's a "cat-cophany" of mewing, singing, purring and...

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and the Independent Cat Society is having an Adoption Event on Saturday, June 13th at Pet Supplies Plus on LaPorte Avenue in Valparaiso from 11 am to 3pm to try to help some of their kitties find good homes. A few of...

Can you help Honey Bee, a four year old female dilute tortie, find a home to call her own? Honey Bee is a sweet affectionate cat who tested positive for Feline Leukemia but shows no signs of being ill. Honey Bee was found outside a local automobile...

The Boys & Girls Club offers a six week summer session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15 – July 24, 2015. Breakfast and Lunch are provided. Transportation provided in most cases. Activities include swimming, tennis, art projects, trips to Michigan...

As you know, Petey was found in the fenced enclosure behind the Michiana Humane Society on May 4. In the three weeks since his arrival, Petey has become something of a star in these parts! He was even featured in the News Dispatch! Thanks very much...