Krissy loves people and is very sweet. She enjoys playing with other dogs, and she seems to prefer women. She would thrive with a loving owner and a little basic obedience training. Krissy is about 35 pounds, 3 years old, housetrained, spayed, and current on vaccinations.  Krissy is looking for that special someone who will give her the chance she deserves. Could that be you? Call Last Chance Rescue at 219-677-2961.

(Note: Other adoptees-in-waiting through Last Chance Rescue can be seen in earlier entries here at Animal Corner)

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Hello! My name is Bear. I am a 6 year old female chocolate colored Retriever mix. I have already been spayed and am ready to go home. I would love to spend the holidays in a nice, warm home. Please come in and visit me today! You will not regret it! I am at the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana located at 6100 Melton Road Miller Beach/Gary Indiana or call the Humane Society directly at (219) 938-3339.

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Hey! My name is BooBoo! I am a male 10 month old Pit Bull/Boxer Mix. I am an energetic puppy looking for my forever home this holiday season. I really would enjoy to spend it with you! Come visit me at the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana located at 6100 Melton Road Miller Beach/Gary Indiana or call the Humane Society directly at (219) 938-3339.
 
Photos courtesy of:
Humane Society Northwest Indiana
6100 Melton Rd.
Gary, In.46403
1-219-938-3339
1-219-938-4294  (Fax)
 

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Monday - 11:00 - 3:00
Tuesday - 11:00 - 3:00
Wednesday - 11:00 - 3:00
Thursday - CLOSED
Friday - 11:00 - 4:00
Saturday - 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday - CLOSED

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[Photo provided Humane Society Calumet Area]

From Humane Society Calumet Area: The Munster High School FIRST Robotics Team have been lending a helping hand to a 6-month old kitten named Tapas at the Humane Society Calumet Area. Tapas was brought in a garbage can to the shelter, when he was 3-months old. It was then discovered that he had very limited mobility in his back legs which prevents him from walking. Upon researching and brainstorming countless ideas of how to help out this kitten’s mobility, Liz Popovich, Humane Society Calumet Area’s Lab Technician, came across blueprints on the Internet of a cat wheel-cart. Popovich then decided to contact the Munster High School FIRST Robotics Team to ask for assistance in building this cart. The Robotics Team happily took on the task and built two different models of the wheel-cart for Tapas. The team discovered that the second cart was better suited for Tapas’ needs. As of right now, Tapas is learning how to get around in his new cart. “I completely adore Tapas. He is a little fighter, who does not let his condition bring him down.” said Popovich, who works with him daily. Shown in picture, Tapas in his cart along with some members of the Munster Robotics Team and Nicole Arwood, Lab Technician at the Humane Society Calumet Area.

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Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic – The Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic in Munster is offering low-cost spays and neuters to pet owners who receive public assistance. Recipients of food stamps, Medicaid, Unemployment, or Disability benefits can have their pet spayed or neutered for $50 for dogs and $30 for cats. Also, owners of pit bulls and caretakers of feral cats are eligible for these low costs.

The clinic is a non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter clinic recently opened by the Humane Society Calumet Area. The goal of the clinic is to help pet owners, who might not otherwise be able to have their pet spayed or neutered due to financial hardship. For more information, visit the clinic’s website at www.hscalumet.org/clinic.asp or call (219) 924-7140. The clinic is located at 421 45^th Street in Munster.

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82-year old Elaine Chenore of Merrillville has a big heart, especially when it comes to doing good for animals. Elaine has been raising funds to provide local fire departments with oxygen kits that can save the life of a family pet. Elaine says, If people need oxygen when rescued from a fire, then pets might need it too, and these special kits are designed to fit the mouth of an animal.

The kits have been given to various fire stations across Northwest Indiana. Elaine has been the primary supporter of the endeavor, with some help from organizations and individuals who have donated. Her dream is see fire departments across the country equiped with the animal oxygen kits, but for now, Elaine is working to make sure departments in Northwest Indiana are equipped.

If you are interested in helping Elaine provide kits to more fire departments locally, please contact your local fire department for details.