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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.

COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana (August 18, 2010) — This Saturday – August 21 – Go Cats Go will be in Columbia City at the Advance Auto store on north Main Street from 11 – 2 p.m., answering questions about their spay-neuter transport service and having some of their cats available for adoption. Visitors will also get to meet some of the Whitley County Humane Shelter cats who are looking for homes at this adoption event.

It is probably a combination of the economy, the time of year, and the sad fact that not nearly enough people in our community have spayed or neutered their cats, according to Humane Shelter officials, but the shelter is FULL of adorable cats and kittens right now. Nearly all of the adult cats have been spayed or neutered, and there is a good selection of cats who also have been declawed.

Because there are some very dedicated volunteers who visit the shelter and play with the cats, most of the cats are friendly, playful, and used to being handled. There are cats of many sizes, shapes, colors, and hair lengths – from shiny black shorthairs to mostly white longhairs. The ages of the felines range from 5 weeks to 12 years. Some of the cats are very active and playful (like Sooty or Harry), and some just want to be quiet lap cats. But most are in between – playful when the mood strikes them – racing around the room and chasing the laser pointer, then willing to curl up on your lap when they’re tuckered out from all the playing. All of them need good homes, so please come in and meet them today, so that you can choose the perfect cat for your home and family. The shelter staff is doing its best to care for the cats and to help them find good homes, but they need your help. Please consider adopting a cat or kitten or two.

If you already have cats, shelter volunteers urge you to please get them spayed or neutered. Cats who have been spayed or neutered make much better pets. The females are much easier to live with: they don’t caterwaul or do the little “cat in heat” dance, and most important, they don’t get pregnant and add to the feline overpopulation problem. Male cats are better off neutered, too: the litter box is much less pungent and the cat is much less inclined to fight (which can lead to injuries and disease), and neutered males are less inclined to “spray”.

If cost is a concern, when thinking about spay/neuter surgery, there are low-cost options available in the area. One of these is Go Cats Go – a transport service operating out of Fort Wayne on the second Monday of each month.

It works like this: cat owners make an appointment with Go Cats Go ahead of time and make arrangements to bring their cat(s) to them in Fort Wayne (early Monday morning on the day of the transport – or Sunday evening for an additional $3 per cat). The Go Cats Go transport service then takes the cat(s) to the Hamilton County low-cost spay/neuter clinic.That evening, Go Cats Go notifies the cat owners when the transport is about an hour from Fort Wayne, so the owners can simply pick up their “fixed” cat.

Prices are $35 for male cats and $40 for females (+$20 if the cat is pregnant). Barn cats may be eligible to be spayed/neutered for a reduced fee.

More information is available at http://gocatsgo.org/ To make reservations, call 260-484-5292.

Here are some of the Shelter’s charmers:

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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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Thanks to you and Fort Financial Credit Union, Timmy has found a wonderful new home with Mindi of Churubusco, who saw him on your Web site. I loved the way you presented him!

Mindi emailed Laura about Timmy on Thursday morning, and was at the shelter when it opened at 2 in order to meet him.

Apparently, a love connection was made because Mindy took him home Thursday afternoon! Thought you would appreciate knowing.

Timmy has been adopted, but we’re still overflowing with kittens.

Thank you so much for helping these little ones find their forever homes!

Dessie

Whitley County Humane Shelter

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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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Jennifer is a sweet and energetic black lab mix, who has already been spayed.

She was so scared when she first came to the shelter, but she’s much more comfortable now. In her 16 months of life, she has been through quite a bit … she’s got a story to tell!

Jennifer would make an excellent jogging/walking partner, and she will definitely need some form of daily exercise. A couch potato, she is not. Come in to meet this sweet girl, and see if you could provide her a forever home!

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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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.

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind (May, 2010) — The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder is hosting another Shelter Challenge! It started May 17 and will continue through August 22.

The National Animal Rescue Site is awarding $100,000 in grants to eligible Petfinder member rescue organizations. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant. The Whitley County Humane Shelter is asking for your help – by voting for them at www.theanimalrescuesite.com.

The rescue organizations with the most votes will win. Clicking and voting are free, with no registration required. Supporters may vote once every day during the Challenge. Click on the purple tab (like on a loose-leaf notebook) that says “Shelter Challenge” along the right side of the Web page.

Then just place your vote for Whitley County Animal Shelter in Columbia City, Ind. Participants will be asked to type in this information the first time. After that, the form will be filled out and participants can simply click “vote.”already be filled in for you and you can just click on Vote.

Although many things are going well at the shelter, according to WCHS volunteers, the shelter does not receive support from county government, so finances are tight. They have been forced to limit the number of animals housed at the shelter, and also have made many cutbacks.

Visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com to learn more. It’s free, and will take only a moment of your time.

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Rossi is a beautiful and exceptionally friendly spayed and declawed calico cat who is good with both kids and other cats. Unfortunately, her owner got a Great Dane who liked to chase her, and Rossi (understandably) didn’t appreciate it. So Rossi is now looking for a good home.

She is a really nice cat, who loves to give cat kisses and be a lap cat. Please come in and meet this pretty girl and consider letting her join your family.

We don’t know for sure, but she probably would be fine with a dog, so long as the dog is well-trained and doesn’t try to chase her. Rossi was born in 2006.

Visit the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Rossi and see what a sweet cat 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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Sherwood is a handsome, friendly and playful Beagle-mix puppy. Shelter employees estimate Sherwood’s age to be approximately 6 months.  This boy has been waiting very patiently to find his forever home.

Come in to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Sherwood and see what a sweet 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.

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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Phoebe is a big, spayed, short-haired dilute torbie cat who was born in 2000. She has a beautiful tabby face and gorgeous green eyes – reminisent of a mountain lion, albeit a cuddly one.

Phoebe is very affectionate, but she is scared at the shelter and isn’t sure what to make of all the other cats, so she isn’t comfortable leaving her cage to explore the room. Phoebe lost her previous home when the couple divorced; the man moved to a place that wouldn’t allow pets, and the woman isn’t a cat person. Poor Phoebe is only middle-aged and still has a lot of living to do. Please help her to spend those years in a good home.

Come in to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Phoebe and see what a sweet cat she is. She will be a wonderful pet.

This cat qualifies for the Humane Shelter’s Seniors for Seniors special. If you are 60-years-old, or older, you may adopt this pet for half price. Please call the shelter for more details.

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.