In Texas, rescuers recently freed a toad who'd gotten stuck in a sprinkler access cover. In late August, Friends of The Colony Animal Services in The Colony, Texas, a city near Dallas, says the toad was apparently trying to get through a small hole in an access cover to the water sprinklers in the shelter's back yard. ...

In northwest Indiana, Humane Indiana's Paws in the Park is happening Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 am to 7 pm. The annual fundraising event will be at Community Park on Calumet Avenue in Munster and will include live music, vendors, food trucks, and more. Plus, there will be a one-mile dog-friendly walk through ...

In Westville, the Independent Cat Society's Summer Open House is Saturday August 23, 2025, 10am to 4 pm CT, and Sunday August 24, 2025, noon to 4pm CT, at their shelter. "Celebrate the summer with ICS with raffles, baked goods and, of course, lots of kittens! Hope to see mew there!" the nonprofit said. Here ...

There's a two-day fundraiser coming up to help the Independent Cat Society. The nonprofit is holding its annual Used Book Sale at the Moose Lodge in Valparaiso on Indiana Avenue, Saturday July 12, 2025, from 10am to 4 pm, and Sunday July 13, 2025, from 11am to 4pm. Cat toys, Independent Cat Society merchandise, and mor...

Giant Paw Prints Rescue says its most anticipated event of the year, the Raise a WOOF Gala, is coming up October 18, 2025, and they're seeking sponsors and gift basket donations for their auctions. Here's a link to their website.

In central Indiana, Shelby County just southeast of Indianapolis, is the first county in the state to be named a Bird Town Indiana community partner. In the announcement, Indiana Audubon Society said the certification highlights a commitment to protecting birds, improving habitat and involving the public in conservatio...

In Portage, Hagrid's Hope Cat Rescue will be having a pet adoption event on June 24, 2025. The nonprofit said they are also looking for people willing to foster. It's an opportunity to meet the staff. There will also be a food truck at the event, which will be at Pet Supplies Plus on Central Avenue in Portage, Indiana.

A Furry Friends Event is happening in Portage on June 6, 2025, 11 am to 5 pm.

In Porter County, the 11th annual Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is Thursday through Sunday, May 15-18, 2025, with some pre-festival events scheduled for Wednesday May 14, 2025. The event is hosted by Indiana Audubon. Here is a link to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival website for more information and a schedule of ev...

In Munster, Humane Indiana will be hosting their Spring Open House at their shelter and adoption center Saturday May 10, 2025. It's an opportunity to learn about adopting, fostering, and volunteering as well as Humane Indiana's mission and programs. The nonprofit says the event, from 11am to 3 pm on May 10 is free but ...