Erica's Rescues & Humane Society

12/30/2025

For the past several days, many of us at the rescue have been sick: coughing, congestion, headaches, fevers, fatigue, and absolutely no energy.

Usually when one is sick we back each other up and clean kennels / cages at each other's houses… however it’s been a little hard with ALL of us sick.

With that being said, I want to give a huge shout out and THANK YOU to Cassondra Meier and Scott Hughes for taking time today to step in and help with cleaning the puppy kennels. Those are the hardest to keep clean.
Also, a huge THANK YOU to Amanda Shoup and her daughter because before she got sick they were the ones taking care of the cats and cleaning the kennels.
Cassie works at RiverDog Camp and any time I have needed help, Beckey Alexander and her crew have always stepped up and I couldn't be more thankful!

Please be patient with us as we are trying to get everyone answered. As always, please keep supporting us because we still need food, supplies, and funds.

Cash App - $Ericasrescues
Venmo - -Draper-6 (last four digits of phone number are 8158)
PayPal - [email protected]

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Checks made out to Erica's Rescues, or monetary donations, can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 132
Delphi, IN 46923

Supply donations can be dropped off at:
215 N Union St
Delphi, IN 46923

To donate directly towards the vet bill:
Horizon Veterinary Services
11152 W SR-18
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-3400

https://www.chewy.com/g/ericas-rescue-and-humane-society_b132415174

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Erica’s Rescues!! This year has been hard but we made it with YOUR help 😊

To everyone who has supported us, no matter how big or small, everything helps in rescue and is greatly appreciated - A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO YOU!!

In the spirit of Christmas, we did probably one of the hardest things in rescue - took festive puppy pictures!! (well at least we attempted!). We don’t know how professionals do it, we’re STILL recovering 😆

Sit back and enjoy pictures of our little festive puppies (color crew and fluffy mutts) plus a couple extras just for fun 🤩

12/20/2025

I recently had a surrender appointment with two truly kind, lovely women. The conversation was emotional, and full of care for the animal they loved. As they were leaving, one of them said something that was meant to be harmless.

“We’ve got to go to our real jobs, but we wish we could just play with puppies like you do.”

They didn’t mean any harm. Not even a little.
But that sentence has sat heavy on my chest

Because animal shelter work is one of the most misunderstood jobs there is.

Yes, we love animals.
Yes, we absolutely treasure the moments where we do get to cuddle a puppy, watch kittens romping around.

But that is the smallest sliver of what we do.

What people don’t see are the hours spent making impossible decisions. The intake rooms filled with heartbreak. The animals that come in neglected, injured, or shut down. The conversations where we absorb someone else’s grief, guilt, anger, or desperation all at once.

They don’t see staff cleaning kennels constantly Advocating for animals that don’t have voices. Fighting burnout while still showing up with compassion. Being screamed at, thanked, ignored, blamed, and relied on all in the same day

Shelter staff don’t “just play with puppies.”
We carry the weight of lives every single day.

And we do it because we believe animals matter.
Because communities matter.
Because even on the hardest days, saving one life,or giving one animal a chance makes it worth it.

So the next time you think of shelter work, know this.
Behind every wagging tail is a team holding up an entire world you rarely get to see, All while facing personal battles every single day.

12/19/2025

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Helping shelter pets in Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas find homes with social media outreach.
We are NOT officially 501c3 registered and are volunteer based.
ALL items purchased go toward our mission.
ANY items/money given is NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

12/18/2025

Huge shout out to everyone who has already participated in our December fundraisers!! We’ve had a cuddle party, the Dog House has been featuring the rescue for three weeks, and the Pizza King at Camel Crossing in Americus is donating $1 for EVERY large pizza sold in December!

But December isn’t over yet!! The Dog House has graciously extended their fundraiser by ONE DAY so the pups can participate in the Bingo festivities TONIGHT! Which is the perfect opportunity to have a little contest! Who can donate more: the Wednesday raffle goers or the Thursday Bingo players?? Last night the raffle goers donated $372, the Dog House donated another $500, for a total of $872!! 😳 Can the Bingo players top that??

So get your Christmas sweaters, pajamas, hats, socks, or whatever holiday gear you have and get ready to join us in the holiday festivities at the Dog House!! (Which dogs do you think should join us tonight?? 🤔) And don’t forget to spoil your family with large Pizza King pizzas!!

12/11/2025

Don’t forget there are two different ways to see us with some puppies / dogs today!! The puppy cuddle party in Lafayette where we will have TEN puppies (five fluffies from Sabrina’s litter and five rowdy energizers from the color crew) and bingo at The Dog House in Delphi where we will have a couple of our older adoptable dogs!

12/11/2025

Good news and bad news...

Good news is that thanks to a faithful supporter, our tire needs were met. Also, some good news...Tobias, the pit that came to us all skin and bones and very weak, the one who couldn't even climb in the vehicle, was seen by the vet last week and he is doing excellent! He has gained weight and is so strong!! He is scheduled for his neuter later this month. Then he’ll be ready for his happily ever after home!

Bad news...we haven't met other needs yet. With the highest priority being an Emergency Foster for Captainess. She needs someone to say yes to her asap! She needs a home where she can be semi-isolated in order to rest for her heartworm treatments.

We still need to pay on our vet bill. Keep in mind, this bill never goes away. When I checked last, the bill was around $800; however that was before adding on the 13 puppies and 2 momma dogs that just got their shots. And before Captainess and Coco getting heartworm treatments. One of the male dogs that was abandoned needs double eye surgery.
We are planning to get all of our cats/kittens spayed and neutered on December 20th, as long as we have the funds: this alone will be over $1300 as we have at least 18 going in.

We are in need of adult (Purina ONE Lamb and Rice) and puppy food (Purina ONE Healthy Puppy) as well as kitten food (Purina ONE Healthy Kitten)

You guys have all been so supportive and encouraging and I appreciate you all so much! But I have to ask again, please help. Without the funds to care for the animals on a day to day basis we will not be able to make it.

Just a reminder, we are not government funded, we are donation funded. What does that mean?
Simple...
Government funded = government controls the rescue and the decisions....which means more animals get euthanized and boarders get put on how far we can go to help.
Donation funded = donors have more choices. Their voices are heard and what is best for the animals is our top priority.

Cash App - $Ericasrescues
Venmo - -Draper-6 (last four digits of phone number are 8158)
PayPal - [email protected]

https://square.link/u/soyNtyqp

Checks made out to Erica's Rescues, or monetary donations, can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 132
Delphi, IN 46923

Supply donations can be dropped off at:
215 N Union St
Delphi, IN 46923

To donate directly towards the vet bill:
Horizon Veterinary Services
11152 W SR-18
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-3400

https://www.chewy.com/g/ericas-rescue-and-humane-society_b132415174

12/10/2025

Newest puppy family at Erica’s Rescues. Seven weeks old. Almost ready to find their furever home!

12/10/2025

Making their grand debut; the color crew!!

They were found abandoned. They were filthy, covered in fleas (bloody from the bites), scared, and overall defeated when they first came to us. They were bathed, given preventative treatments, nails clipped, and given a warm (and safe) place to sleep! Oh yes, and lots of cuddles!! 🥰 Momma is such a lover. The puppies are only seven weeks old and have come such a long way already. They are really growing into their personalities!

They have been seen by the vet and all received healthy reports (and their first puppy boosters) so they will be making their first public appearance with some of Sabrina’s litter at the cuddle party this week!! ❤️ don’t miss this chance to love on some adorable puppies!!
P.S. It’s cheaper than therapy! 😉

To help support their costs:

Cash App - $Ericasrescues
Venmo - -Draper-6 (last four digits of phone number are 8158)
PayPal - [email protected]

https://square.link/u/soyNtyqp

Checks made out to Erica's Rescues, or monetary donations, can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 132
Delphi, IN 46923

Supply donations can be dropped off at:
215 N Union St
Delphi, IN 46923

To donate directly towards the vet bill:
Horizon Veterinary Services
11152 W SR-18
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-3400

https://www.chewy.com/g/ericas-rescue-and-humane-society_b132415174

12/09/2025

Update...she is in a foster home!
Needing an Emergency Foster for about a month.

Captainess is one of our newest strays that came in from Carroll County Animal Control. Unfortunately she is heartworm positive. We have already started her treatment and she needs a quiet place to rest . Too much activity after a treatment can kill her. Please call me ASAP 765-490-8158 if you are willing to foster this sweet girl. Yes, you have to be approved first.

She gets along with all people and dogs (however she cant be playing right now). She chases the cat. Has never hurt the cat but does chase him. She is 25lbs