Huntington County Humane Society

Huntington County Humane Society Our purpose and passion is to save animals. Join our cause at huntingtonhumane.org/donate We’re on PETFINDER!

Check out some of our adoptable animals here:

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=IN88&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

Boyd and Princess Leah are brother and sister who were both adopted months ago … and heartbreakingly, both returned duri...
01/09/2026

Boyd and Princess Leah are brother and sister who were both adopted months ago … and heartbreakingly, both returned during the same week by their adopters 💔Just two young dogs landing back in our kennels during a really bad time for us (we have ZERO space)

They’re about 7 months old, smack in that adolescent phase where puppies are:
• big feelings
• bigger bodies
• and still learning that jumping to say hi is not polite society

Here’s what is true about them:
• Extremely social & outgoing
• Have done great with kids
• Dog-friendly
• Playful, joyful, curious
• Trainable (they just need consistency and structure)

They are not bonded and do NOT need to go together. We highlighted them side-by-side simply because they’re siblings navigating the same rough chapter.

If you’ve ever thought:
“I could handle a teenager dog.”
“This one deserves another chance.”
“I can offer some consistency and patience.”

👉 Please come meet them.
👉 Please share this.
👉 Please help us get these kiddos back into homes where they can stay.

🆘Help! 🆘We are searching for anyone who may have information regarding this dog. Witnesses saw a black 4-door car with ...
01/08/2026

🆘Help! 🆘

We are searching for anyone who may have information regarding this dog. Witnesses saw a black 4-door car with lots of bumper stickers pull to the side of 105 (near the intersection of 105 and 500N,) toss this dog out and drive off at a high rate of speed. This occurred sometime around 8:55am today.

If you know this dog or have any additional information to offer, please reach out. 💗

How to reach us:
Call: 260-356-0355
email: [email protected]
OR just shoot us a message here!

‼️ DO YOU KNOW US? ‼️These cuties were found right off Hwy 9 at 400. No collars or chips.
01/08/2026

‼️ DO YOU KNOW US? ‼️
These cuties were found right off Hwy 9 at 400. No collars or chips.

‼️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️This cute little alien 👽 has no collar or microchip. She was found on west park by jjs gas station
01/07/2026

‼️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️

This cute little alien 👽 has no collar or microchip. She was found on west park by jjs gas station

We’ve got multiple litters of kittens back at the shelter from their foster homes and they’re officially up for adoptio...
01/07/2026

We’ve got multiple litters of kittens back at the shelter from their foster homes and they’re officially up for adoption! 🐾

Let’s also take a hot minute to talk about the bigger picture…which is our shelter reality.

In just the last 24 hours, we’ve received:
• Requests to take in 28 cats/kittens as owner surrenders
• A call to help fix 8 strays on a newly acquired property
• A request to relocate 17 cats from an active colony

If you have an unaltered cat in Huntington County, help is available. PAL is low-cost, accessible, and here to keep situations like this from exploding.

📞 Want to learn more about upcoming PAL opportunities? Contact Danielle Bingham!

If you need assistance keeping your pets happy & healthy at home, we have the STAY (Standing Together with Animals and You) program to help you KEEP your pets. Surrendering them to the shelter is not your only option! Contact Melissa Osborn at [email protected]

While we all love kittens…No one is volunteering to adopt 50+ at a time. 😅🐱

📣Reminder!We will be distributing pet food at the shelter this evening from 4:30 - 5:30pm.✅How it works:🐾Board Member, N...
01/06/2026

📣Reminder!

We will be distributing pet food at the shelter this evening from 4:30 - 5:30pm.

✅How it works:

🐾Board Member, Nick, will be posted up by our mailbox.

🐾Pull up and let us know your zip code and how many people and pets live in your home. (You don't even have to get out of your vehicle!)

🐾Nick will pass you some dog/cat food.

🐾You circle around our cul-de-sac to exit.

Yep! It's that simple!

See ya tonight!

On the eve of a very long weekend, it would be easy to focus on how tired we are, how heavy things feel, or how long the...
01/05/2026

On the eve of a very long weekend, it would be easy to focus on how tired we are, how heavy things feel, or how long the road ahead still is.
But tonight, we’re choosing gratitude.

We’re grateful for our community. The donations that keep rolling in, the shelves that get refilled (over and over again), and that “Christmas morning” feeling every time supplies arrive.

We’re grateful for our volunteers. The steady eddies who never leave our side and the first-timers who chose this moment to step in and be part of something that truly matters. The board members who have shown up at all hours, donations in hand, alongside our staff and every step of the way.

We’re incredibly grateful for our rescue and shelter partners, who remind us that animal welfare is never a solo mission:

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control stepped in today and pulled 34 cats. Speechless doesn’t begin to cover it. 🙌🏻🥹 The guidance, reassurance, and partnership throughout this process has meant everything. Amy-Jo Sites and Laura Rowe are two true gems in animal welfare. The real deals! 🙌🏻

Shadarobah Horse Rescue immediately took in farm animals from our initial visit when we were panicked and unsure what to do (because let’s be honest, our shelter is not built for farm animals). We’re gearing up for more, and we’re so thankful for their calm, capable support.

Animal Welfare Alliance of DeKalb Co. has shown up with time, talent, and heart, volunteering in ways that make a tangible difference.

And we are deeply thankful for the small businesses across Huntington County who are rallying, collecting supplies, and reminding us why we say it loud and often: SHOP LOCAL.
They see our community. They see this work. They show up.

We have a lot ahead of us. But we know we don’t walk it alone.

Thank you for standing with us, supporting us, believing in us. You are part of the Huntington Humane family and we love you for it 🖤🐾

🚨 Temporary Closure – Today Only 🚨Last night, Huntington Humane assisted with a large scale hoarding case involving hund...
01/03/2026

🚨 Temporary Closure – Today Only 🚨

Last night, Huntington Humane assisted with a large scale hoarding case involving hundreds of animals across multiple species. The team was on scene until after 1:00 AM and more than 40 animals were impounded and brought into our care. We cannot express enough gratitude and appreciation for our staff, officers, board members, and support team who worked through an incredibly long, stressful day with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering focus: to care for animals who desperately needed it.

To allow our team the uninterrupted time needed to assess and care for these animals, we will be CLOSED to the public today.

➡️ Exception: Previously scheduled meet & greets for dogs that are being considered for adoption will still be honored.

We are hopeful to reopen Sunday and will provide updates as soon as that decision is confirmed. To protect an active legal investigation, we cannot share any details of the case at this time.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we do the hard, behind-the-scenes work this day requires 🩵

January Pet Food Pantry Schedule 🐾As we head into the heart of winter, we want to remind our community that our pet food...
01/01/2026

January Pet Food Pantry Schedule 🐾

As we head into the heart of winter, we want to remind our community that our pet food pantry is here weekly to help keep pets fed and families together.

Tomorrow we’ll be at United With Love of Huntington County from 10-1pm.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re also exploring the possibility of adding a third pantry location in one of our smaller municipalities to make access easier for folks who may not be able to travel.

So we want to hear from you…where do you see the need greatest?
📍 Andrews?
📍 Warren?
📍 Markle?

If you’re comfortable, drop a comment. Your input helps us put resources where they’ll do the most good 🤍

📣 Early Closure Notice�The shelter will close at 4:00 PM today. We’ll reopen for our regular hours on Friday, 12–6 PM.Th...
12/31/2025

📣 Early Closure Notice
�The shelter will close at 4:00 PM today. We’ll reopen for our regular hours on Friday, 12–6 PM.

Thank you for your support, and Happy New Year to our amazing community! 🎉
�An extra-special Happy New Year to all the pets ringing it in from their forever homes 🐾💖

If YOU adopted from us in 2025, drop those cute pics in the comments!

❄️ Last day. Waived fees. One very floofy reason to say yes. ❄️Shirley the snow bunny is doing what she does best today:...
12/31/2025

❄️ Last day. Waived fees. One very floofy reason to say yes. ❄️

Shirley the snow bunny is doing what she does best today: soaking up the winter air, fluff first, ears perked, waiting for her person. And she’s been waiting… a really long time. Longer than feels fair for a dog this smart, loyal, and full of heart.

Here’s the honest truth (because Shirley deserves that): she’s not everyone’s dog. She can’t live with cats or small critters. She has opinions on those creatures. And guess what? That doesn’t make her “difficult.” It makes a normal dog.

Just like people, dogs exist on a social spectrum. Not every dog wants to be best friends with everyone and everything and that’s actually normal. Preference is common. Love still fits inside that.

What Shirley is:
• wildly intelligent
• deeply loyal
• kid-approved
• a winter-loving, belly-rub fan
• a dog with purpose, presence, and a huge capacity for connection with her people

What she needs:
• a cat-free, critter-free home
• someone who values devotion
• a semi-active family or room to sniff and play outside

Today is the last day of waived adoption fees, and Shirley is quietly hoping you’re the one who finally chooses her.

Surely… there’s someone for Shirley. 🥺🩵

**HOME SAFE** ‼️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️Senior male found near Charles St. Wearing a blue collar but no tags. Microchipped bu...
12/31/2025

**HOME SAFE**

‼️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️
Senior male found near Charles St. Wearing a blue collar but no tags. Microchipped but it comes back to a rescue in South Bend (left message).
Anyone recognize this sweet old guy? Please help us return him home!

Address

390 Thurman Poe Way
Huntington, IN
46750

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12603560355

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