Midwest Pet Refuge

Midwest Pet Refuge Midwest Pet Refuge is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the animals in our region. Midwest Pet Refuge is located in Portland, Indiana.

We help homeless, abandoned, stray and unwanted pets in Jay and surrounding counties. We are focused on helping animals in need, as well as educating the public on responsible pet ownership. Midwest Pet Refuge is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Meet Clyde… or Walnut… or Rooster — the cat with three names and one very big heart!This handsome tabby-and-white gentle...
12/06/2025

Meet Clyde… or Walnut… or Rooster — the cat with three names and one very big heart!

This handsome tabby-and-white gentleman was found on Walnut Street, so we initially called him Walnut. But once we started asking around, we discovered TWO different families who had been helping care for him while he lived outdoors — and each family had given him a different name! One knew him as Clyde, and the other called him Rooster.

No matter what you call him, one thing is clear: he is an absolute sweetheart. When Clyde came to us, he was exhausted from life on the streets, but even then he was gentle, grateful, and full of purrs. He loves people, enjoys being doted on, and is ready to trade in street life for a cozy home of his own.

We would love to find him a foster home while we work on getting him fully ready for adoption. If you’ve ever wanted to help transform a cat’s life in a big way, Clyde/Walnut/Rooster is your guy.

If you’re interested in fostering or adopting this charming three-name wonder, please reach out! And if you would like to donate, you can always send donations to our rescue or make them at Portland Veterinary Clinic in our name. 💛🐾

🐾 HERE A TABBY, THERE A TABBY… EVERYWHERE A TABBY CAT! 🐾Y’all… we are drowning in tabbies! 😹Brown tabbies, gray tabbies,...
12/05/2025

🐾 HERE A TABBY, THERE A TABBY… EVERYWHERE A TABBY CAT! 🐾
Y’all… we are drowning in tabbies! 😹

Brown tabbies, gray tabbies, young tabbies, chonky tabbies, shy tabbies, snuggly tabbies, playful tabbies — you name it, we’ve got one. Actually… we’ve got many.

If you’ve ever dreamed of adopting a classic, whiskery, stripey sweetheart, NOW is the time. Our shelter is overflowing with beautiful tabby boys and girls of every age and personality, all waiting patiently (and some not-so-patiently) for their forever families.

📸 We’ll be posting a few of our many tabby faces — feel free to fall in love with more than one!
💛 Every single one is spayed/neutered, vetted, and ready to go home.
🏠 They’re hoping your home is the one.

So come on in and meet your new best friend…
Because when life hands you this many tabbies, the only reasonable thing to do is adopt one. (Or two. Or three. We won’t judge.) 😼💕

Complete or an application online, stop by the rescue or send us a message to learn more about any of our adoptable sweethearts!

Meet Ratatouille — the sweetest little lady with the biggest whiskers! 🐭💛Ratatouille is a 1.5-year-old female rat who is...
12/04/2025

Meet Ratatouille — the sweetest little lady with the biggest whiskers! 🐭💛

Ratatouille is a 1.5-year-old female rat who is as gentle as she is adorable. She previously lived with children and did wonderfully with them, making her a fantastic match for a family looking for a small, social companion.

She’s curious, affectionate, and loves interacting with her people. Whether she’s peeking out to say hello, exploring her blankets, or enjoying a cozy snuggle, Ratatouille brings a whole lot of charm in a tiny package.

She’s now looking for a loving home where she can continue to be cherished, get lots of attention, and live her best little rat life.

If you’ve been wanting a friendly, people-loving pocket pet, come meet Ratatouille. She’s ready to be your tiny best friend. 💕🐾

Meet Cranberry — the sweetest little Thanksgiving surprise! 🐰🍂Just before Thanksgiving, this beautiful harlequin rabbit ...
12/03/2025

Meet Cranberry — the sweetest little Thanksgiving surprise! 🐰🍂

Just before Thanksgiving, this beautiful harlequin rabbit was found wandering as a stray, and we quickly welcomed her into safety. With her gorgeous pattern and warm personality, she was just begging for a festive name — so Cranberry it was!

Cranberry is a friendly, curious girl who enjoys attention and isn’t shy about coming up to say hello. She loves gentle pets, checking out her surroundings, and being part of whatever you’re doing (because why wouldn’t she be the center of attention?).

Now she’s safe, cozy, and ready for the best part of her story:
✨ finding her forever home ✨

If you’ve been dreaming of a loving bunny companion with charm, sweetness, and holiday-level cuteness year-round, Cranberry would love to hop into your life — and your heart.

Come meet her and see why everyone here is already a little bit obsessed. 💛🐇

📣 COURTESY POST — Bentley Needs a Home 💔🏡We are sharing this on behalf of Bentley’s family. Bentley is NOT at our rescue...
12/02/2025

📣 COURTESY POST — Bentley Needs a Home 💔🏡

We are sharing this on behalf of Bentley’s family. Bentley is NOT at our rescue — he is still with his owner, and we are simply trying to help them find him the loving home he deserves.

Meet Bentley, a handsome 12-year-old neutered male lilac/lavender point Siamese. This sweet, gentle boy has had a heartbreaking year. He recently lost the person he was deeply bonded to — the second owner he has outlived — and he is understandably grieving. 💔

Right now, Bentley doesn’t like being left alone and can be quite vocal about it. He needs a patient, understanding home that will help him work through his grief and remind him he’s safe and loved.

🐾 About Bentley:
• 12 years old, neutered male Siamese
• Very sweet and people-oriented
• Has lived with another cat in the past, but was most recently an only pet
• Good with his litter box — he just prefers it to be kept clean
• Seems to like everyone, but may have a soft spot for men (his last beloved owner was a man)

Bentley is a special boy who deserves stability, comfort, and someone who will cherish him through this transition. ❤️

If you’re interested in giving Bentley the loving home he needs, please fill out an application on our website and we will forward it directly to his family.

Let’s help this beautiful senior Siamese find his next “forever.” 🏡💙

I’m Jake… but not Jake from State Farm!Can we please clear that up right now? I swear, every time someone hears my name,...
12/02/2025

I’m Jake… but not Jake from State Farm!
Can we please clear that up right now? I swear, every time someone hears my name, they ask if I’m wearing khakis. I’m a cat. I don’t even wear a collar, let alone business-casual pants. And no, I cannot help you with your insurance quote—unless the quote is for “one very handsome feline who deserves treats on demand.” In that case, yes, I fully support that policy.

Anyway, hi! I’m Jake, a large, lovable, neutered guy with a mysterious past. I was found wandering the streets of Portland, Indiana, but thanks to my microchip, we learned I originally came from Fort Wayne. How I made that journey… well, that’s a claim even I can’t explain. Unfortunately, the microchip details were a dead end, so my original people couldn’t be reached.

So here I am—safe, healthy, and searching for my forever home. I’m handsome (I’m not bragging, it’s just true), friendly, and ready to be your new favorite Jake. I promise I’m much lower maintenance than the one on TV, and I come with zero paperwork. Just love.

If you’re looking for a big sweetheart with a side of humor and a sprinkle of mystery, come meet me. I’d love to finally settle down… preferably in a home where no one asks me about khakis again!

Any of our supporters out and about with a blade on their truck? We could really use the parking lot plowed, but we have...
12/02/2025

Any of our supporters out and about with a blade on their truck? We could really use the parking lot plowed, but we haven’t needed it much in the last few years, so we don’t have a regular person anymore. 😜

Just in case someone shows up to do it, there is a small hump of gravel in the parking lot by the sidewalk towards the north side of the building. It is visible if you look for it, just don’t hit that hard lol.

11/30/2025

Our teenage kittens are all dog lovers!
And they are all needing homes!

All our cats are only $75 each, which includes spay or neuter, vaccines, microchip, flea and worm medication, plus whatever else they’ve needed while they were with us. And if you get a second cat or kitten, it’s only $50 more!
That is such a great value, you can’t get all that stuff done anywhere else for that price!

We have cats and kittens of all ages available, around 170 in the building to choose from, plus more in foster homes.

Fill out your application on our website today!

Black Friday/ Small Business Saturday SALE! Lots of great gift ideas for stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts! Friday 12...
11/27/2025

Black Friday/ Small Business Saturday SALE!
Lots of great gift ideas for stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts!

Friday 12-6 & Saturday 12-4

Buy 2 books, get 1 free (equal or lesser value)
Buy 2 Spinner Items (stickers, keychains, pins, bookmarks, etc.) get 1 free (equal or lesser value)
Spend $25, get a $5 Gift Certificate (valid 12/1/25 - 11/30/26)
Donate 20 # or Larger Bag of Purina Cat Chow, get a $5 Gift Certificate (valid 12/1/25 - 11/30/26)

Address

601 N Charles Street
Portland, IN
47371

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12607263331

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