Pet of the Week

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Crocker is a stray pup who is probably just under one year old. He has the markings of a Rottweiler, and the body shape of a shepherd. He has a very playful and friendly personality, and will make some lucky family a very devoted pet! Crocker will need some play in his day, or some way to work off his puppy energy. This boy would be a wonderful hiking partner, and will do best in an active household, where he can be part of the action.

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Crocker and see what a beautiful and friendly puppy he is.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Venus is a gorgeous white tabby with long hair. This mama kitty came to the Whitley County Humane Shelter with her three beautiful babies, Peyton, Fluffy, and Pat. Venus has been spayed and is ready to leave motherhood behind and find a good home where she will be cherished for the sweet and beautiful girl that she is. Please come in and meet this pretty kitty today!

The Whitley County Humane Shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Roxy is an approximately 2-1/2-year-old Bull Terrier-mix, who was surrendered to the shelter by her owner months ago. Roxy’s owner was sad to give her up, and told us that she is housebroken and good with kids and other dogs. She has become a shelter favorite! This charismatic dog can sit on command, especially if there are treats involved (which she takes very gently from your hand). Roxy is very sweet and fairly mellow, but she is also very large and strong. This girl is very friendly, happy and loving. She will make an awesome pet! Come in to meet Roxy, and see if this intelligent terrier is the dog for you!

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Roxy and see what a smart and friendly dog she is.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Joey is a beautiful, long-haired, grey classic (swirled) tabby who was born around April 23, 2010. Check out those amazing green eyes! He is adorable, friendly and very playful.

Please come meet Joey and lots of other beautiful little kittens at the Whitley County Humane Shelter. We have a large selection of kittens waiting to be placed in permanent, loving homes to choose from.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Timmy is a very pretty male, long-haired black and white kitten who was born May 26. He came to the Whitley County Humane Shelter with his two brothers, and he’d really love to get adopted so that he can play in a real home, instead of a cage. Because Timmy’s hair is long, it will need to be combed daily to avoid mats. If you are willing to give him this care, please consider adopting him – he’s going to be a BEAUTIFUL cat! Please come and meet Timmy and the other kittens today.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

Timmy’s so gorgeous, we’re publishing three photos because we just couldn’t decide. We may just run over and adopt him ourselves!

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Anabel is a sweet spayed female dilute torbie (grey tabby with pale orange undertones) who was born in the fall of 2008. She is a mellow – but playful! – cat who will make a good pet and loving companion. Please come in and meet this nice kitty today … and think about taking her home with you!

Or stop by and visit Anabel at the Whitley County Humane Shelter. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Sandy is a sweetheart who is housebroken, already spayed, and good with other dogs. The staff at the Whitley County Humane Shelter estimates her age at about 2 years old. Sandy is gentle and loves to give kisses. She has a serious face, but don’t let that fool you, she’s a very fun dog. Sandy will do best in a household with action! She loves to be on-the-go, and would most likely appreciate a family with children, or other dogs, and lots of play in her day.

Although Sandy has lots of energy, she loves to sit by (almost on top of) the person she is with. She really loves people. Sandy will make someone a wonderful pet, she’s a magnificent dog!

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Sandy today. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Ava is an approximately 1-year-old terrier-mix of some sort who arrived at the shelter as a stray. Ava is a medium-sized friendly girl who  loves playing with toys and adores children and other dogs. She will be a very fun pet to own.

Ava was one of the featured pets at the Whitley County Humane’s Shelter’s road show at the Turtle Days’ Kid’s Day in the Park in Churubusco last Saturday. According to shelter officials, Ava had so much fun they had to force her into the car afterward!

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Ava. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Sweet Pie is a beautiful, young, gray dilute tortoise shell kitty who has just a little buff on her chin. She’s a little reserved, but once you get to know her, she is a nice cat. She gets along well with other cats and is playful and quietly affectionate, although she may never be a lap cat.

Sweet Pie was born at the shelter nearly a year ago, and would really blossom if she were given a chance to have a normal life. She is available for a special $30 adoption fee, which is a fantastic price for a beautiful, playful, spayed cat who is up to date on vaccinations.

Please come in to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Sweet Pie.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana (June 7, 2010) – Kitten season may be here, but there are many older cats available at the Whitley County Humane Society who are patiently waiting for homes and a second chance at life. To try and find homes for these “seniors”, the Humane Society has launched a “Save Our Seniors Summer Sale”, where any cat 5 years or older and cats that have been at the shelter for 9 months or more can be adopted for only $30, not including spay/neuter deposit where applicable, from now until Labor Day. The normal adoption fee is $65. Additionally, senior citizens (60+) can adopt a “senior” cat for only $20.

According to the Whitley County Humane Society, here are the Top Ten Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat:

10. Older cats are the least likely to be adopted, even though a kitten is a kitten for only a short period of time.

9. Older cats make great lap-warmers.

8. Older cats are ever-so-grateful for a second chance at a loving home, and they’ll repay your love ten-fold.

7. Almost all of our older cats are already spayed or neutered. No fuss, no muss, no bother (and no spay and neuter bills!)

6. Older cats sleep more, break fewer lamps and don’t try to bite your toes through the blankets in the middle of the night.

5. Cats regularly live into their late teens these days. These guys and gals still have a lot of years left in them – and even more love.

4. What you see is what you get – no surprises when it comes to size or personality.

3. Older cats generally adapt to their surroundings more easily – been there, done that, awfully glad to be able to do it again.

2. Love knows no age – yours or the cat.

1. The Save Our Seniors Summer Sale will not only save you money, it’ll save a life.

For more information or to meet the available cats, visit the Whitley County Humane Shelter at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Bo is a BIG, beautiful, shiny black shorthaired declawed and neutered male cat who was born around 2005. Bo is sweetie who takes a little time to warm up but once he knows you, he eagerly seeks attention. He is also playful. He’s always been an only cat, so he might be best suited for a single-cat household. Please come in and meet this boy and see if you connect with him. He needs a good friend!

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Bo and see what a beautiful and friendly cat he is.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Candy is a sweet medium-sized Beagle-mix who arrived at the shelter as a stray. Candy is an extremely entertaining dog who will gently take a treat from your hand, and hide it somewhere when she thinks you are not looking.

Shelter volunteers say they have never seen Candy consume a treat. She buries them in the stones with her nose, and hides them behind rocks. Candy loves to play with other dogs – it would be ideal if her new home had at least one other canine friend for her to play with. WCHS staff estimates Candy’s age at aproximately 3-years-old, and she appears to be housebroken and kid-friendly.

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Candy and see what a sweet dog she is.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

Spring at the Humane Society of Whitey County means the beginning of “kitten season” – an influx of unwanted pregnant cats and litters of kittens. The number of cats and kittens brought in during the summer months is more than double what the staff sees during the winter.

In order to try to make as much room as possible for the future residents, the shelter is holding a “Fixed” Cat Sale! Recently, many of the cats available at the shelter have been spayed or neutered. Normally the adopter leaves a $15 deposit with the shelter which is taken off the price of their cat’s surgery when performed, with the remaining surgical fee being paid by the new owner. So for the cats who have been fixed, not only will the adopter save $15 at the time of adoption but will also save the rest of the spay/neuter fee, and the inconvenience and cost of having the surgery done themselves.

The more cats the shelter can adopt now, the more room they will have for incoming felines. Currently, the shelter has 22 cats of all colors and ages available who are spayed/neutered (and several of these are also declawed). All of them are very nice cats. All standard adoption rules apply so adoptive cat parents must fill out an application and be approved, but this is a great time to adopt a homeless cat.

Another advantage to adopting a shelter cat is all the preventative care that has already been given by the shelter. The cats have at least two sets of vaccinations (they will still need a rabies shot), are tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV, and are checked and treated for fleas and ear mites. Adoptive parents also get a bag of food and a coupon for a free vet exam. For the slight cost of a $65 adoption fee, medical care will be provided that on average normally costs over $250 … what a bargain!

This is a much more economical way to go than that “free kitten next door” offer with with no health care in place. So be a lifesaver this spring and come adopt a cat at the shelter – and in return, receive a lifetime of unconditional love and loyalty.

Please come in and window shop for your feline at the Whitley County Humane Shelter at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you have any questions, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.”

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Brenna is an English red tick coonhound who was brought to the Whitley County Humane Shelter as a stray. Brenna is quite possibly the sweetest coonhound the staff has ever met – not only does Brenna like people, she seems to really like cats too!

Brenna loves to give kisses, and pays attention to her human (at least equal the attention paid to her nose!) This pretty hound will make a loving pet.

Please come in the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet this beautiful, friendly, and loving dog. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet Brenna, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Chessie is a young very affectionate spayed brown mackerel tabby who was brought in by local police when someone called to say that a cat was in labor under a car on the street.

They brought in Chessie and one kitten, and by the time they left there were two. Ultimately she had six kittens, who have all found their forever homes and Chessie has recently been spayed and is now ready to settle in to be someone’s loving pet.

Please come in the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet this beautiful, friendly, and very playful cat with the mesmerizing eyes, and consider adopting her! She will repay you with purrs, snuggles, and head butts – a truly exceptional cat!

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet her, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Caleb arrived at the shelter as a stray, and has been there for quite some time. The staff recently took him to a community event for 8 hours, and he did not meet a stranger! Caleb greeted all ages of people like a perfect gentleman, and got along VERY well with all of the other dogs at this event. Caleb looks like a Beagle/Boxer-mix of some sort … HE ACTUALLY BOXES like a Boxer … It is too funny! This playful lapdog (he is a little big for a lap, but he doesn’t know it) does not belong in the shelter, he belongs in a home … maybe yours? Come in to meet him and find out!

If you are interested in adding this lovable canine to your family, please stop by the Whitley County Humane Shelter to meet Caleb. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet him, call the shelter at 260-244-6664, or e-mail http://dirhswc@yahoo.com.

Or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Bradley is a gorgeous lynxpoint, ragdoll-mix who has a wonderful laid-back personality. His beautiful long fur is very prone to matting, so he will need to be brushed or combed daily. He is very good about being groomed and even allowed shelter staff to shave him where he was badly matted.

If you are willing to commit to the daily grooming that Bradley requires, he will be a wonderful pet for you. Come visit him at the Whitley County Humane Shelter and see for yourself.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet her, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Bindi is one of the cutest and sweetest pups ever – she has charisma!

She is approximately 12 weeks old – a boxer-mix who loves people and other dogs. This brindled beauty, who initially arrived at the shelter as a stray, is already microchipped.

Bindi is a playful and loving girl who will make a magnificent pet. Come visit her at the Whitley County Humane Shelter and see for yourself.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet her, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

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Tandy is a beautiful female Torbie who was born around March 2009. She is one of the most affectionate cats around – she will cuddle up to people and walk on their shoulders, giving them head butts the entire time – a sweet and pretty young kitty.

If you are interested in adding this lovable kitten to your family, please stop by the Whitley County Humane Shelter to meet Tandy.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet her, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

Pet of the Week – Eli

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Eli is a very friendly and loving approximately 10-month-old Australian Shepherd-mix who was surrendered to the shelter by his owner who just didn’t have enough time for him.

Eli is housebroken, crate trained, cat and dog-friendly – and just a really good boy. This large pup is very loving and friendly, but needs some basic training (he jumps up like a puppy, but he is becoming a large dog). He loves to catch a ball, and he is really good at it. Eli will make some active family a magnificent pet!

If you are interested in adding this pup to your family, please stop by the Whitley County Humane Shelter to meet Eli. The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

If you would like to arrange a time to meet him, call the shelter at 260-244-6664, or e-mail http://dirhswc@yahoo.com.

Or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.