Porter County Animal Shelter

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Porter County Animal Shelter The adoption process is by appointment only. We post photos and information about adoptable animals that are currently available. ARE YOU A PCAS VOLUNTEER?

If you are looking for a new pet for your family, first consider the animals of the Porter County Animal Shelter! Join our Porter County Animal Shelter Volunteer Facebook Group to keep informed about volunteer activities at the PCAS! Just to the following link, then click on "request to join" in the upper right corner! http://www.facebook.com/groups/200325730062230/

LOST PET? We will be happy to help you by posting your pet's information and picture on our Lost and Found Pets In Porter County page! Just go to the page at this link: http://www.facebook.com/lostandfoundpetsinporterco

💔 3 YEARS. That's how long Dee Dee has been waiting for someone to choose her.💔At 14 years old, Dee Dee should be spendi...
10/15/2026

💔 3 YEARS. That's how long Dee Dee has been waiting for someone to choose her.💔

At 14 years old, Dee Dee should be spending her golden years curled up in a cozy home, loved by someone who knows she’s worth it. Instead, she’s our longest-term resident cat, still waiting for a place to call her own.

Dee Dee knows what it feels like to have a home. She was adopted and spent about 6 years with a family before being returned through no fault of her own. Now, she’s been waiting over 3 years for someone to give her another chance. 😿

Despite all this time, Dee Dee still enjoys the little things. She loves walking around the lobby in the mornings, soaking up pets and attention from the staff and volunteers who adore her. ❤️ She’s a sweet girl who enjoys affection, but she’s also not afraid to let you know when she’s had enough.

Dee Dee needs to be the only pet in the home, as she doesn’t get along with cats or dogs. She also takes medication twice a day for hyperthyroidism.

We know Dee Dee isn’t the easiest adoption ask. She’s a senior, she needs daily medication, and she needs a home all to herself. We know those things may make people scroll past her. But we also know that the right home for Dee Dee is out there.

Somewhere, there’s someone who won’t see her age as a reason to pass her by. Someone who won’t mind giving her medication, who doesn’t have other pets, and who will love her for exactly who she is.

Dee Dee may not have endless years ahead of her, but she deserves to spend whatever time she has left knowing what it feels like to be home. To be safe. To be loved. To finally be someone’s girl.

❤️ Please don't let Dee Dee spend another year waiting. Share her story and help us find the person who will give this sweet senior the chance she deserves.

We know her person is out there. We just need to help them find each other. 🐾

🚨 BOONE NEEDS OUT OF THE SHELTER 🚨Last week, we asked for your help with Edison because shelter life was taking a toll o...
10/14/2026

🚨 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.

💛 Valor deserves another chance at love.🐾At 7 1/2 years old, this handsome Lab mix found himself at the shelter after hi...
10/13/2026

💛 Valor deserves another chance at love.🐾

At 7 1/2 years old, this handsome Lab mix found himself at the shelter after his owner passed away. His world has been turned upside down, but he's ready to find a family to love again.

Don't let his age fool you! Valor still has plenty of energy and a fun, spunky personality. He loves being around people and soaking up all the attention he can get. 🥰

Valor does have allergies and will need to stay on a fish-protein diet to keep him feeling his best.

He's lost the person he loved, but his story isn't over. ❤️ Could you be the one to give Valor the fresh start he deserves?

📞 Call the shelter to learn more about this sweet boy or fill out an application on our website.

🐾 Senior sweetie Edith is looking for a soft place to land.❤️At 8 years old, Edith is hoping for someone to give her the...
10/12/2026

🐾 Senior sweetie Edith is looking for a soft place to land.❤️

At 8 years old, Edith is hoping for someone to give her the chance she deserves. This 75-pound Lab mix has a big heart, a gentle soul, and a whole lot of love to give. These days, she's a low-energy kind of girl who would much rather enjoy the simple things in life, like spending time with her people, relaxing in a cozy spot, and soaking up all the love she can get. 🥹💕

Edith does have some weakness in her hips, so she's looking for a home that will understand her needs and let her enjoy life at her own pace. She doesn't need a big adventure or a packed schedule. Just a comfy bed, a loving family, and a place where she can feel safe and cherished.

She's wonderful with people, and we think she could do well with children. She may also enjoy having another dog in the home, with a meet-and-greet required for any canine companions.

❤️ Adopting a senior dog is such a rewarding experience. They remind us that love isn't about how many years we have together, but how much happiness we can bring to the time we share.

📩 Contact the shelter to learn more about adopting Edith or submit an application at this link https://www.portercountyanimalshelter.org/294/Submit-An-Online-Adoption-Application

10/11/2026
We can’t wait to see you all there today!
10/11/2026

We can’t wait to see you all there today!

🐾🎃 PET COSTUME CONTEST AT FOUR CORNERS WINERY! 🎃🐾

Grab your furry friends, dress them in their best costumes, and join us Sunday, October 11 from 12–4 PM for an afternoon of fall fun at Four Corners Winery! 🍷🐶🐱

🎶 Live Music by Jack Cunningham | 12–3 PM
🐾 Pet Costume Contest | 3 PM
🏆 Prize baskets for the winning costumes!
💵 $10 cash entry per pet — donated to the Porter County Animal Shelter
🎟️ Raffle baskets available from the Porter County Animal Shelter
🛍️ Shop our awesome pet vendors for treats, apparel, accessories & more!

Pet Vendors:
🐾 Animal Rescue Squad
🐾 Butterball’s Pet Apparel
🐾 Head to Tail Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
🐾 RSquared Apparel
🐾 Ruff Luxury Inn
🐾 Five Paw K-9 Bakery

Come sip some w**e, listen to great live music, shop for your pets, and see some seriously adorable costumes! 🍷🎃🐾

Bring the whole family — pets included! We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes! 🧡💜

Address

3355 Bertholet Boulevard
Valparaiso, IN
46383

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(219) 465-3550

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