On July 27th our Animal Control was called out at 12:00 a.m. to an accident on 80-94 westbound at the Chesterton exit. A cattle hauler hit another semi and started on fire. Many of the cows had to be euthanized. Six of the 34 cows were running on the highway. We worked all night trying to contain the cows so they wouldn’t cause an accident. When everything was over one cow was missing. Around 6:30 p.m. on the 27th the missing cow was found. It wasn’t a cow at all it was a bull. We brought him back to the shelter. He was bruised on his left side and his front left leg was injured. We called out Dr. Smith from Laporte. Dr. Smith had come back to the accident scene to do what he could to help. Anyway Dr. Smith took care of the bull, which we now call Charcoal, and said he would be fine. We didn’t want to send him back to a farm where someone would be used for food. We felt he had been through enough and was given a second chance. We told Bob Kasarda from the times new paper about the bull and that we needed help placing him. Bob made some calls and contacted someone from a sanctuary and started everything rolling. The farm sanctuary called us and is willing to take Charcoal and let him live out his life. I guess we really are their shelter and you are their future!

Did you know that black dogs are often the last to be adopted? Make a black dog your friend today! Take a look - they are adorable!

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News

~You can now find us on Facebook!!!~

We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us,click here.

We offer a low cost spay/neuter program with N.A.W.S. (National Animal Welfare Society).
To sign up please call (708) 478-5102.

They are located in Mokena, IL but do transports from our shelter.
Dogs are $75 and cats are $50. PIT BULLS are $50 as well!

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Claws & Paws Wishlist...

WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF LITTER & WET CAT & KITTEN FOOD!

BABY POOLS FOR OUR DOGS DURING HOT SUMMER DAYS!

- Dry & Wet Dog & Cat Food

-Non-Scoopable Litter

-Pooper Scoopers

-Dog & Cat Treats

-Dog & Cat Toys

-Dog & Cat Bowls

-Towels & Blankets

-Small Litter Boxes

-Dog & Cat Carriers

-Dog Choker Chains

-Dog Crates

-Small paper plates -Bleach

-Detergent

-Flea Treatment (Frontline, etc...)

-Haveaheart Traps

-Hose Sprayers/nosels, clothes pins,office supplies

-Monetary Donations in any amount are always appreciated, as well as any domestic animal products!!

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Who We Are

We are an "adoption guarantee" animal shelter of adoptable pets in Porter County, Indiana. We have an "adoption guarantee" policy for adoptable animals and we are always looking for reputable rescue groups to help us place our adoptable animals. We strive to maintain a healthy, safe, and comfortable atmosphere for any animal entering into our shelter, and we always do our best to find loving homes for all adoptable animals, whether it is a forever-home or a rescue organization.

"Un-adoptable": Any animal that is suffering from a terminal illness; any animal that is very aggressive
and likely to hurt itself, or a human, regardless of how much it is worked with.

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Adopting a friend

~Dog Adoption Fee: $70

~Cat Adoption Fee: $35 or two for the price of one if one is spayed or neutered

~Adoption Fees Include Free Spay or Neuter Certificates along with 30 day Shelter Care Gift of Pet Insurance

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Come Visit Us!

We are located at 2056 Heavilin Road in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Our Hours

Mon. 11:00 am-4:30 pm Tues.- Fri. 11:00 am-8:00 pm

Sat. & Sun. 11:00am-4:00pm

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Links!

If you would like to be added to this list, please email us.

Dogs Speak Out Against Dog Fighting from For Pits Sake on Vimeo.

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Porter County Animal Shelter
2056 Heavilin Road
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: (219)465-3550
Director: Judy Bonaventura
Email: PCAnimal@porterco.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter