There are many ways you can help...
Become a Member
There are many ways to support the Allen County SPCA, including membership. As a member you will receive a monthly newsletter and have voting rights at the annual meeting in April. Membership dues are used to provide animal care, vaccinations and veterinary services and to spay and neuter our animals.
Becoming a member means that you will have a direct impact on the loving dogs and cats that come to the ACSPCA. Not only will you be financially assisting with their heath and well-being, but you will be involved in decisions that will affect the future of the animals we love so much.
Donate
The Allen County SPCA is a not-for-profit organization that receives no government funding of any kind. We rely on the support of our members and donations from members of the community to keep our dogs and cats healthy and safe. Donating has never been easier with our online donation through PayPal. You may also make donations through checks payable to the Allen County SPCA mailed to our address below.
Click here to view our donation options.
Volunteer
Welcome to the Allen County SPCA’s (ACSPCA) Volunteer Program. We are pleased that you are considering donating your time and talents to benefit the animals. We hope you will find many opportunities that will be both rewarding and fulfilling for you. We encourage you to ask questions, make suggestions, explore various volunteer opportunities, and share your experiences with others.
For more information and applications please see the links below:
• Volunteer Information
• Volunteer Application
Host a third-party fundraising event
Have a great fundraising idea to help our homeless animals? All you need is a plan of action. Just complete our third party fundraising application which can be downloaded below. Your participation in organizing a third-party fund raiser benefitting our shelter ensures there is a place for homeless animals to live until they find their forever homes.
• Third-Party Fundraising Application & Info
Become a foster parent
You will find that fostering a dog or cat into your home is an opportunity to learn about pets and helping them. It requires commitment, patience and lots of TLC.
An animal can be fostered before it’s adoptable because it has a special need. It needs extra attention, extra time and requires a more private and quiet home environment.
These special needs can range from very young animals that need some time to grow up before being placed, to a dog undergoing heartworm treatment or even a blind animal. Whatever the challenge, each animal will have a treatment plan specifically tailored to its needs.
As a Foster Care Volunteer (FCV) you would provide an animal with an opportunity in a safe and nurturing environment to overcome its challenges on its journey to a forever home.
Interested? Read testimonials about fostering or complete the Foster application and return. Questions? Call or email us at info@acspca.org.
• Read about Foster Testimonials
• Foster Application
Donate Wishlist items
Our center is always on the lookout for supplies that will help keep our dogs and cats healthy, safe and happy. From food to toys, we welcome a number of items that will give our fur friends a comfortable lifestyle.
Special Needs
• Kuranda vinyl cat perches
• Color copy paper
Housekeeping Needs
• 9 volt batteries
• Hand soap & hand sanitizer
• Dish detergent
• Tall kitchen trash bags
• Paper towels
•
Toilet paper
• Dust pans with hand held brushes
• White plastic multi shelf storage units
Office Needs
• Postage stamps
• Address labels- white 1" x 2 5/8"
• Black HP4250 Toner Cartridges
• Brother TN450 Toner Cartridges
Cat & Dog Needs
• Box lids from copy paper cases (for disposable litter boxes)
• Heavy weight paper bowls for medication
• Red & green duct tape
• 4” x 4” gauze pads
• Screw on cage food & water bowls
• Interactive dog and cat toys
• Litter scoops
• Disposable scratching posts
• Litter box deodorizer
• Double end snap clips for our kennel gates
• Non-scoopable clay litter (unscented)
• Covered cat play houses (no carpeting)
• Multi level ferret cages for our cats
• Cat muzzles
• Martingale-style collars (medium & large sizes)
• Made in the USA rawhide chews
• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus & Green Dog Goods
Our Cat & Dog Food
We feed our dogs and cats the following food while in our care.
• Purina One Smart Blend Healthy Puppy Formula
• Purina One Smart Blend Kitten Food
• Purina One Smart Blend Dog Food Adult Chicken & Rice Formula
• Purina One Smart Blend Dog Food Adult Lamb & Rice Formula
• Purina One Smart Blend Dog Food Small Bites Beef & Rice Formula
• Purina One Smart Blend Salmon & Tuna Cat Food
• Science Diet Kitten Food canned
For Our Community Pet Food Donation program
• Dog and cat food, dry or canned
• Brown paper sacks (grocery store size)
Recyclables
• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink & toner cartridges
• New and used books, CDs and DVDs in their original cases.
Books
Box up your new and used books, CDs and DVDs in their original cases and bring them to the shelter. We are paid by a local buyer for your books! Help raise money for us while you reclaim valuable storage space.
* We do not take comforters. (Some of our dogs like to chew the stuffing out of them.)
Donations may be dropped off during our regular business hours.
Want to help
homeless animals?
Thu, Jun 20, 3 pm - 8 pm
Third Thursday at 3
Cash bar & snacks at Chop's
6421 W. Jefferson Blvd
Munchies provided by
Mach One International, Inc
Proceeds benefit our shelter!
Sat, Jun 22, 7 pm
24th Annual Benefit
After Dark
1601 S. Harrison
Fort Wayne, IN
$5 Admission - Proceeds benefit our shelter!
Sat, Jun 22, 10 am - 4 pm
PugFest at the Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Jun 29, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Jul 6, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat, Jul 13, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Jul 13, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Jul 13, 11 am - 4 pm
Bikini Car Wash & Dog Wash
Boudoir Noir
512 W Superior St
Fort Wayne, IN
All donations benefit our shelter!
Sat, Jul 27, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Aug 3, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sun, Aug 4, 12 noon - 3 pm
Summer Pup-nic & Ice Cream Social
at Shoaff Park - Conklin Pavilion
www.fwpetfoodpantry.com
Friendly, leashed pets are welcome!
Sat, Aug 10, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Aug 10, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sun, Aug 18, 3 pm - 9 pm
Piere's WingFest
Piere's Entertainment Center
5629 St. Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
To benefit our shelter!
Sat, Aug 24, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Sep 7, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Sep 7, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat, Sep 14, 10 am - 4 pm
Hope Adopt-A-Thon
H.O.P.E. For Animals
1333 Maycrest Dr, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Sep 14, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Sep 21, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Oct 5, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Oct 5, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat & Sun, Oct 5 - 6
Fraternal Order of Eagles
3rd Annual BBQ Cookoff
4940 Bluffton Road
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat, Oct 12, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Oct 26, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Nov 2, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat, Nov 9, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Nov 9, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Nov 9
Cat Walk
- Wild India!
Grand Wayne Center, Ft Wayne, IN
Doors open at 5 pm
Performance at 7 pm
www.acspcacatwalk.org
Sat, Nov 23, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Dec 7, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Dec 7, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
Sat, Dec 14, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Dec 28, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Dec 28, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Article written by volunteer Debra Lockhart
I’ve been volunteering with a local rescue for about a year now and have loved every minute of it. In the past year, I’ve transported dogs, helped rescue dogs off of a chain, helped a dog give birth, adopted and said goodbye as some of my favorites have found their forever home. I’ve gotten to know some dogs more than others and have cheered nearly every adoption and only shed a tear or two for a few who have especially touched me in some way.
Still, there was something missing. This rescue is foster based, and at this time that is the one thing I’m not able to do, so most of my interactions come from adoption events or transport services. If I could bring my dog to work with me things might be different, because sometimes you just need to hug a dog or play with a kitty, so I began volunteering at our local SPCA. I figured that they were located close enough to my office that I could spend a lunch hour or two each week relaxing in the company of a furry little friend under the guise of helping them while in all actuality, reaping the benefits that come with cuddling a pet. Orientation was in two parts so after part one, I was able to ‘socialize with cats’ and I spent a good portion of a lunch hour on the floor of a kitty room getting and giving some soft purr-y love.
Part two allowed us to interact with the dogs and there was a special boy whom I met at both orientations and I was eager to go back and really interact with him on my first “dog day.” Its funny how a dog (or any animal, really) can grab your heartstrings and how it varies from person to person as to who that special furry pal may be. A fellow volunteer nudged me and pointed at a dog, “That’s my dog. I’m going to adopt that one.” “Hmmm, cute dog, nothing special,” I thought. He or she was the kind of dog I might not have given a second glance at if I weren’t here to generally socialize with the dogs.
In the kennel next to “her dog” was the special someone who had me at first glance. Truth be told, “special boy” is not usually someone who would grab my attention… except he did. He was just a medium sized dog, medium hair, medium build but with a deep chest and funny white paws that were too big for his body. (As a further testament to how perception skews what we actually see, he is listed as a large dog with long hair.) There was nothing exceptional… but his eyes. Ah, those soulful cinnamon eyes peering at me over the chew toy he hopefully offered me, they had me at hello.
Paws up for Girl Scout Troop 20451 from Haverhill Elementary School. They made lots of bandanas for our adopted dogs to wear home and collected much-needed supplies for our shelter. Plus, the girls listened to a talk given by shelter director, Jessica Henry, and asked very good questions. The scouts pledged to be kind to animals and to remember to adopt instead of shop! Thank you, Troop 20451!
