HSUS Expo Conference Scholarship
Director, Jessica Henry, received a scholarship to attend the Humane Society of the United States Expo Conference in May. Thanks to a wonderful grant from the ASPCA, she will be able to attend the national conference in its entirety to learn the latest trends in animal sheltering. She looks forward to meeting other animal welfare professionals and exchanging ideas which she will bring back to Allen County to achieve even greater adoption numbers and save more lives.
Pine Valley Bar & Grill Helps Out
Three cheers for the Pine Valley Bar & Grill! On February 27, owners Irene and Joe Lebrato and Jon Butler set out to have a little fun and raise a lot of money for the homeless animals of the Allen County SPCA, and did they ever! Not only did Irene and her staff collect $2,700 in donations, but the north side establishment gathered dozens of items from our wish list – enough to fill our van. Our thanks go out to everyone at Pine Valley Bar & Grill, Five Star, Lawnscape, Indoor Wireless, Odle Inc., Harold & Barb Connell and Service All Vacuum, to name just a few. From floor paint, to a new vacuum – from pet food to postage stamps – from cat food to cash, we were overwhelmed with and very grateful for everyone’s generosity. Thank you!
Harley's Forever Home
March 2013
Just over two months ago we took home a beautiful dog named Saucy. Since leaving the SPCA, Saucy has become Harley, the most loved new member of our family! Her adjustment to life with us has been flawless. She spends her days on long walks, chewing on an assortment of rawhides and playing tug-of-war with her dad. We find it hard to believe that there was ever a time she wasn't a part of our lives and are amazed by the joy she brings to our days. We are looking forward to doing an advanced training class with her and taking her to the dog park when spring finally arrives!
Thank you so much for bringing Harley to us. She is the dog we had been looking for and she has certainly found her "forever" home with us.
- Leslie, Michael & Harley
Indiana's News Center features our shelter every week on their InSight program.
Click here to view a recent episode.
Misty's note...
September 14, 2012
Hi Everyone!
You might remember me as "Abby", but my furr-ever parents now call me Misty. I am sooooo happy in my new home! My dad is the one who feeds me and gives me a bath. I even crawl right into the tub for him! My mom takes me and my little brother for a walk almost every day. We walk for at least a mile. At first I was really tired afterward, but now I am used to it and look forward to our time together. I am now using a gentle leader and walk very well. Within a ten-minute period I also learned; sit, down, and speak (sort of...it sounds more like a howl). I had my first appointment with my groomer yesterday and she trimmed the hair in and on my ears to help from getting another infection.
Love, Misty
Partnering with Pets for Patriots
This program matches veterans with senior dogs in shelters for adoption. We provide special gifts for the vet like half price adoption, discount vet care and discounted training sessions. The applicant goes through a process with Pets for Patriots first and if they are eligible for the program, they are given documentation to provide to us to receive the extra gifts upon adoption.
The link below provides a story of one of our dogs formerly known as Yodel who was adopted by a veteran through this partnership. This story was published on military.com.
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Want to help
homeless animals?
Sat, May 25, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat, Jun 1, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
10260 Maysville Rd &
10035 Lima Rd
Mon, Jun 3, 5:30 pm
Foster Reception
at the shelter
All Allen County SPCA
Foster parents invited!
Interested in joining our foster program?
Call Mark at 744-0454, x204
to reserve your spot.
Sat, Jun 8, 11 am - 2 pm
Pet Supplies Plus Community Outreach
4714 Coldwater Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
Sat & Sun, Jun 8 & 9, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO National Adoption Weekend
315 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
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Sat, Jun 15, 11 am - 2 pm
PetSmart Community Outreach
1760 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
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Sat, Jun 22, 10 am - 4 pm
PugFest at the Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
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Sat, Jun 22, 11 am - 2 pm
RiverFest at IPFW
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
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!
