Northwest Indiana Bird and Ferret Association

10/14/2026

🐾 PLEASE… I DON’T WANT MY STORY TO END HERE. 🐾💔

Hi… I’m Bruno Mars. 💔

I don’t understand why I’m here. I don’t understand why there are so many dogs and so few people coming to take us home. All I know is that I’m sitting in an overcrowded animal control, and I’m running out of time.

Somewhere, there has to be someone for me. Someone who will look at me and see more than just another big dog. Someone who will see a life worth saving. A heart worth loving. A boy who just wants the chance to be somebody’s everything. 😭

I wish I could tell you I’m not scared. I wish I could tell you I understand what’s happening. But I don’t. I just know I want to live. I want a home. I want to know what it feels like to be safe, to lay my head down without fear, and to wake up tomorrow knowing I still have a chance.

Please, somebody… don’t let tomorrow come without me. 💔

I need a foster. I need an adopter. I need someone willing to step up before it’s too late. I am dog selective; sometimes I like one and sometimes i dont. We need someone willing to put the work. (Has not been cat tested)

If you can open your home to me, please message Big Dogs Don’t Cry Inc. If you can’t, please share my face. Please let my picture reach the person who might save my life. Www.bigdogsdontcry.com

I don’t need the whole world to love me.

I just need ONE person to choose me. 🥺🐾

Please don’t let my last chapter be the one where nobody came.

💔 Love, Bruno Mars 💔

10/04/2026

🚨 BOONE NEEDS OUT OF THE SHELTER 🚨

Last week, we asked for your help with Edison because shelter life was taking a toll on him — and thanks to all of you, he found a home.❤️

Now we’re asking you to help us do the same for Boone.

Boone is not thriving in the shelter environment and is having a hard time keeping weight on. Shelter stress can be incredibly hard on some dogs, and Boone is showing us that he needs a change. He needs a home where he can decompress, settle into a routine, and finally exhale.

Boone is a handsome 5-year-old blue/gray Pit Bull mix weighing around 56 pounds, with one of the biggest smiles around. He’s energetic, goofy, affectionate, and loves spending time with people. He also has a little independent streak and likes to explore before circling back for attention and pets.

We’re still learning how Boone feels about other dogs, but we’re happy to arrange a meet-and-greet with any potential canine siblings.

Boone doesn’t need to become another dog who slowly fades in the shelter. He needs a chance.

Edison got that chance because people shared his story. Let’s do the same for Boone.💙

Please share, tag someone who may be looking, and help us get Boone seen by the person who can give him the home he needs.

10/04/2026

🐾 BOBBY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY YOU HAVEN’T ASKED TO MEET HIM YET. 🐾

Hi. I’m Bobby.

And before you ask…

No, I have absolutely no idea what breed I am. 😂

I appear to be a little bit Australian Cattle Dog, a sprinkle of Shepherd, maybe some Lab, and approximately 100% GOOD BOY.

Basically, my DNA test is going to come back and say:

“Congratulations! You have a dog.”🤣

But here’s what I do know:

🤎 I have these ridiculous brown eyes that make people forget what they were saying mid-sentence.

🐶 Dogs? LOVE THEM.

🐱 Cats? FINE BY ME.

👧 Kids? ABSOLUTELY.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 People? MY FAVORITE THING.

Basically, if it has a pulse and wants to be my friend, I’m like:

“OMG HI! ARE WE BEST FRIENDS NOW?!”

Bobby is the kind of dog who makes you wonder how on earth someone managed to live without him.

He’s happy. He’s sweet. He’s social. He’s handsome. He’s got those ears that look like they’re picking up satellite signals. 📡😂

And those eyes…

THOSE EYES. 🤎

You know the ones.

The “I have never done anything wrong in my entire life and you should probably give me a treat” eyes.

And honestly?

They’re working.

Someone out there is going to meet Bobby and immediately think:

“Oh. Yep. That’s my dog.”

So… who wants to meet this handsome mystery mutt?

Because Bobby is ready to interview potential humans. And judging by his face, he already has the job offer written up. 😂❤️

Apply to meet Bobby at bigdogsdontcry.com 🐾

10/03/2026

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds…

09/27/2026

09/21/2026

Update- We are currently working with someone to transport food!

CAN ANYONE HELP US GET 2,000 POUNDS OF DOG FOOD TO NW INDIANA?

We hate to ask, especially with the rising cost of gas and diesel, but we have an opportunity to bring in approximately 2,000 pounds of dog food to help families and organizations in our community!

Yes, we know we're a CAT organization, but we care very much about helping our community, and that includes our canine friends, too!

When we have an opportunity to bring in supplies that can help animals and the people who care for them, we want to make it happen!

The catch? We need someone willing to pick up the pallets in Mishawaka, Indiana, during the week and transport them back to FCN in Hobart.

Would anyone happen to already be heading that way with a large enough vehicle? Or would someone be willing to donate their time, fuel, and transportation to help us make this happen?

🚛 Please keep in mind that this is approximately 2,000 pounds of food, so a truck, trailer, or other vehicle with sufficient weight capacity will be needed. *This CANNOT be broken up into various vehicles.

We know this is a BIG ask, but this food could make a real difference for families and organizations struggling to keep the animals in their care fed.

If you can help or know someone who might be able to, please send us a message or text 219-216-7568

Even if you can't make the trip, sharing this post might help us find someone who can.
Cats may be our mission, but helping our community is at the heart of everything we do!

09/20/2026

🍽️ LUNCHTIME LEARNING: CAT S*X ED 101 🐱👀

Welcome to a week of Cat S*x Ed!

We're serving up a little lunchtime learning all week long because understanding how cats reproduce is an important part of understanding why spay/neuter and TNVR matter.

Not exactly what you expected on your lunch break? 😹

But here's the thing: cats don't come with a user manual, and what seems like normal cat behavior can have a BIG impact on community cat populations.

Over the next 7 days, we're breaking down cat reproduction, pregnancy, mating, and population growth. Some of these facts might surprise you!

So grab your lunch, pull up a chair, and let's talk about cats. ❤️

🐾 Want to learn more about community cats and TNVR?
Visit our website for information and resources:
http://www.friendsofferalfelines.org

💛 Want to support our work helping community cats here in Charlotte, NC?
Donate here:
https://mygivingcircle.org/friends-of-feral-felines/donate/free

Come back tomorrow for your next lunchtime lesson!

*xEd

09/20/2026

🍽️ LUNCHTIME LEARNING: CATS MULTIPLY FAST 🐱🐱🐱

Today's lunch lesson: How quickly can cats multiply?

Faster than you might think!

One unspayed female cat can have:

🐾 At least 3 litters per year
🐾 4–6 kittens per litter

That's potentially dozens of kittens in just one year.

And those kittens grow up and can have kittens of their own.

This is how a small number of unfixed cats can quickly become a much larger community cat population.

The good news?

Spay/neuter stops the cycle before more kittens are born.

That's why TNVR, Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return, is such an important part of managing community cat populations humanely.

🍽️ Today's takeaway:
One spay can prevent generations of kittens.

🐾 Want to learn more about community cats and TNVR?
Visit:
http://www.friendsofferalfelines.org

💛 Want to support this work in Charlotte, NC?
Donate here:
https://mygivingcircle.org/friends-of-feral-felines/donate/free

Now you know! Check back tomorrow for another lunchtime lesson. ❤️

*xEd