In North Judson, the Starke County Humane Society said recently in their Wish List Wednesday that their greatest need is monetary donations. A social media post by the shelter December 3, 2025, said they need the help to help cover the costs of medical care for their homeless animals, and stressed that no amount is to...

In Westville, the Independent Cat Society's Holiday Open House is December 13, 2025 10 am to 4 pm, and December 14, 2025 12 noon to 4 pm. The annual event takes place at the Independent Cat Society (ICS) Shelter on County Line Road in Westville. "Join us for holiday fun, treats, raffles, and, of course, kittens! ...

Indiana Audubon just launched their first Holiday Book Sale. A website post by the nonprofit said the specially curated collection features "one hundred gently used bird and nature books looking for new homes." The sale started Monday November 17, 2025, and runs through noon on December 15, 2025. Shipping is ...

In Valparaiso, Humane Indiana Wildlife's 10th annual Festival of Owls is Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 am to 4 pm, at the Porter County Expo Center. The event features opportunities to meet owl ambassadors and attend expert talks, and includes a vendor marketplace with local artisans and nature-inspired goods. Activit...

In Hobart, the Hobart Humane Society says a country-themed fundraiser, Western Paw Down, will be held Saturday October 25, 2025. The event is from 5pm to 10pm with all proceeds to go The Humane Society of Hobart medical fund to help save animals who are injured or in need of life-saving measures.

Tickets are on sale for the Independent Cat Society's 2025 Black Cat Boogie Mewsquerade Ball. The event will be at the Purdue University Northwest - Westville, Indiana, campus on U.S. Highway 421 at the Dworkin Center Great Hall on Saturday October 25, 2025. Costumes encouraged (but not required) and the fundraiser fo...

In Porter County, a fundraiser in Chesterton will help out the Independent Cat Society (ICS). A Chili Cook off is happening Saturday October 18, 2025, 1pm - 3pm at Duneland Distillery on 8th Street in Chesterton, with a grand prize awarded for best costume. $20 entry fee includes sampling and voting; $5 sample all and ...

In La Porte County, Giant Paw Prints says their biggest event of the year is their Raise a WOOF Gala and will be held October 18, 2025. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization says proceeds go directly to helping their giant breed dogs. Ticket sales end October 7, 2025.

In LaPorte County, the Independent Cat Society (ICS) will be hosting their annual Aunt Kitty's Treasure and Trash Fall Yard Sale at the ICS Shelter on County Line Road in Westville, Indiana, October 4 and 5, 2025, from 9am to 4pm both days. The event will be filled with a variety of bargains, plus food and baked goods,...

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. ...