Michiana Humane Society

07/02/2025

Do you like snuggly kittens? Cuddly kittens? Ridiculously adorable kittens? Kittens who love to be in your arms and sometimes nibble on long hair? If you answered "yes" to any of the above...come meet Ferris.

He is the ultimate sponge for affection and we wouldn't have him any other way. Ferris doesn't only want the company of humans but he also loves hanging with other kitty friends. You'll find him curling up for companionship with them, too!

Ferris is about two months old and is neutered. He is waiting for you to choose him at Michiana Humane Society.

07/02/2025

We'd love for you to meet Ember...the flutteriest social butterfly of all social butterfly kittens. AKA, this dude is SOCIAL!

If you're not paying him enough attention. Ember is meowing. If you are just out of his paw's reach, Ember is meowing. If you aren't petting him and he thinks you should be, Ember is meowing.

His personality is absolutely endearing and we're completely obsessed. If you have welcoming furry friends and/or kiddos at home, we couldn't think of a better younger furbro for them. Ember is about two months old and is neutered. Adopt Ember!

07/02/2025

Tortoise is such a nice kitten! He is so lovey-dovey and is so sweet every single time we hang out with him...even during his vet intake! Just purr, purr, purr!

He loves hanging out with other kitty friends! He also loves to try to grab feathery toys. Tortoise may be just a tad shy initially, but a fun toy is enough to make him forget about being reserved.

And talk about a cute lil' babe! He is just around two months old and is neutered. Come meet Tortoise at MHS!

07/02/2025

Introducing Strawberry ShortTail! She is around three-and-a-half months old, is spayed and is waiting to meet you at MHS! She is a shy babe and is still adjusting, so please be patient. We have learned that she loves the company of another kitty friend and it definitely helps her feel less shy! We think she'd benefit from being adopted into a home with a welcoming resident feline.

We also have learned that she loves to play with toys! And speaking of things learned about Strawberry ShortTail, we asked her temporary foster mom to share information about her:

"She’s a good cat’s cat. She uses the litterbox well. She loves Churu. She loves to play and be on the cat tree. She loves to be brushed. Sidenote to be aware of: if she got outside or was put outside, I don’t think they would get her back!"

Her foster mom also said that she is still learning to trust people and hasn't become super comfortable with affection. Please allow her time to acclimate at home with you.

If you don't see this cutie in our main adoption room when you arrive, just ask us to see her and we'll make it happen!

07/02/2025

Meet Leroy. He is the sweetest senior studmuffin. His tail never stops wagging. He knows how to "sit pretty". He melts when you give him a belly rub. He has the perfect balance of zest-for-life and active but also lazy and content to have a good snooze. He is everybody's friend and is the perfect, most social office dog.

Leroy would love an adopter who wants to go for daily walkies. He legit prances on walks! He loves to take time to sniff the sniffs. He is a younger senior, maybe a little younger than 9ish years old, so daily exercise will be super important to keeping him agile and healthy!

The best way to describe Leroy is as a "happy go lucky" good boy. We could see him fitting into many different lifestyles and home environments! His only stipulation would be that he gets to be the center of someone's love and attention because that is what he loves most.

Once we observe Leroy around other furry friends, we can let you know his thoughts! So far, his body language towards other dogs has been positive. If kiddos are respectful and kind, we think Leroy would be such a tolerant, loving furbrother.

He weighs about 56 pounds and he is neutered. We'd love for you to stop by to meet him! He is the coolest dude!

07/02/2025

Take a look behind the scenes of Whispering Pines the beautiful 200-acre estate on the banks of the Galien River in Union Pier. We are lucky enough to have been invited back by Jeff & Allison Goldberg to host our signature fundraiser, Cocktails at Whispering Pines 2025, on the gorgeous property. Caretaker, Pete, takes us on a ride throughout the manicured gardens and sweeping lawns as our team works to prepare for the party of the season!

Purchased in 2001, the property was originally a corn field with trees and ravines. In 2005, the owners created a secluded serene setting for their home surrounded by lush fields, yet preserving the dense forest. It is virtually a wildlife sanctuary, as it is not unusual to see deer, coyote, foxes, raccoons, possum, rabbits, sandhill cranes, turkeys, owls, hawks and more songbirds than you can name.

The property includes a cutting garden originally designed by Jason Spohn, two ponds, a birch grove, and over four miles of trails that reach all the way to the Galien which borders the property to the north. The star however is the stunning log home which was built as a weekend get-away but has since become the owners’ full-time resident. Designed by John Cannon of Cannon-Frank Designs in Chicago and built by Dennis Carpenter, this Maple Island log home was completed in 2007.

The property lends itself perfectly to hosting an event like Cocktails at Whispering Pines. We hope you will join us to celebrate and support the Michiana Humane Society at this beautiful home!

07/02/2025

For a special dog like our Pablo, we are looking for a special owner! This little gentleman weighs around 29-pounds, is neutered and he makes us all smile every single day.

He lived in a foster home for a few months while he was recovering from having all of his teeth extracted. Pablo has dentinogenesis imperfecta; which is a congenital condition due to a mutation where the dentin does not form properly. So, his little tongue hangs out but it doesn't stop him from loving tasty treats! He also is deaf but we don't see that as a handicap, per se, we see it as something that makes him special and it sure doesn't dull his spirits.

Here is a note from his foster mom:

"Pablo is deaf and has no teeth! Having no teeth doesn’t stop him from wanting to put EVERYTHING in his mouth. If it is edible, he will try to eat it like a young lil' puppy!

He is still working on potty-training, but will hold it when he is kenneled. He does have some sort of neurological problem where he bobbles his head quite often. He does understand some hand signals and would thrive in a home with routine.

He is VERY food-motivated and seems to get along with just about everyone. He is a couch potato and enjoys snuggling on your lap. He believes he is a lap dog!

Pablo does great on a leash, but prefers short walks. He enjoys playing with other dogs and cats for a short period of time. Because he cannot hear, he doesn’t understand corrections from other dogs. He would do best in a home with another laidback dog and a laid back human. Pablo needs someone that would be able to work with him and understand he’s not your “typical” dog." -Pablo's foster mom.

Our mood instantly improves when we are with Pablo. We hope you see all that we see in him. Stop by MHS if you'd like to adopt Pablo! He is waiting to meet his forever family...

07/01/2025

Harlow's little face is so precious. Her personality is dainty and darling. She loves when you bring delicious treats into the gazebo and really loves it when you bring a feathery toy for her to play with! Plus...her chirp-like meows are the sweetest sound ever💗💗💗

When you stop by to visit, Harlow may scurry under her kitty tree for a minute but please don't leave her at that point! Harlow's personality starts shining so brightly once you start playing with her!

Being in a quiet and calm home would suit her amazingly well! She is somewhat introverted and would love a chill home environment. Once she knows you, she purrs softly and will eventually solicit attention and love. Please be patient while she is adjusting to her new home with you. Harlow is about two-and-a-half years old and is spayed🤍🧡🤍

07/01/2025

Our nap-loving loaf-like kitty, Maze, always makes us smile🤍

We know that she loves to nap and be lazy, but when she is not catching up on beauty sleep, you'll always have companionship and entertainment! She is the perfect combination of playful and lazy. This girl knows how to take a good nap but also is a blast to interact with🤍

When Maze wants you to pet her, oh, you'll know for sure! She also isn't shy when letting you know that she wants a Churu snack.

She uses scratching posts like a champ and has the best time ever with spring toys. And she loves enrichment time! Maze asks that she is the sole lovely kitty in her new home and that kiddos are about 9ish and up🤍 She is about four years old and is spayed. Ask to see her when you arrive as she is currently living in our breakroom!

07/01/2025

We want your pets to stay safe this Fourth of July weekend! 🎆🎇🐾

Ready for weekend?

While there's a lot of fun in store for this holiday, it is crucial to be aware of the safety of the pets in your community. Check out these tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and help us by sharing them. For more information on July 4th pet toxins, go here. 🐶🐱 https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/top-4-july-4th-pet-toxins

07/01/2025

Rocko (white/brindle) was welcomed with open paws and open arms into his new family🤍🤎🤍 He arrived as a very scared, reserved stray dog. The more we got to know Rocko, the more we learned he was actually quite social and very funny! His new family saw all that, too. So, happy tails, good boy! 😊💗😊

07/01/2025

Meet Sally🧡🧡 She's our gorgeous orange tabby girl and we're looking for a quiet, introverted, nice person to adopt her because she is a quiet, introverted, nice cat!

Sally says, "Commotion, shma-motion!" Ain't nobody got time for that kind of stuff! She likes her surroundings to be calm and relaxed. Sally likes to spend time with people sometimes and other times is content to hang on her own. Playing with toys and eating treats are her two favorite things ever!

She is about three years old and is spayed. Please ask us to see Sally when you arrive🧡🧡