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One of our spaniel mix pups, Coco (formerly Hannah), left the shelter yesterday with her new family! This family has been patiently waiting for the right dog and we know they are going to shower Coco with love. Happy adoption day, Coco!
#HappyTails
Dog of the Week Shelby may have had a rough start in life. She came to us about 3 months ago with a ring of bare skin around her neck and looked like she had probably had some litters of pups in the past. But you wouldn't know it by meeting her. This girl is sweet as pie! She shows how excited she is to see you by wagging her little bobtail like crazy! She likes to play, but she's is always down for some belly rubs and loving. She is around 5 years old and is a smart girl who seems ready to learn.
We can't believe someone hasn't scooped up this adorable girl yet. Let us introduce you to Shelby so you can find out if she is the dog for your family!
#AdoptDontShop #RescuePit #RescueDog #DogOfTheWeek
Cat of the Week Rory is tired of seeing all these dog posts. Time to show a little feline love!
Rory is about 4 to 5 years old. This very sweet, middle-aged fella has so much love to give! He's one of the first ones to greet you at the door and will hop right into your lap when you sit down. He's the best biscuit maker and loves to rub your feet with his head. He's got several roommates so we know he gets along great with other kitties.
Rory can't wait to find his forever home. Come on out and meet him so he can purr his way into your heart!
Greta was in bad shape when she first got to us. She was very thin, her fur was matted, and she spent most of her time lying on the floor of her kennel, looking completely defeated. Worst of all, she had a large growth on her stomach that hung off her body. Luckily for us and for Greta, we have great people in our corner! Our friend Nancy volunteered to foster Greta and took her home with her last week. Her new foster mom got her groomed up and she already looks so much better!
Nancy sent us this update yesterday: "This is the first day she has fully relaxed and slept most of the day. She's so relaxed she's snoring! She likes to sleep with her paw over her nose." Nancy even bought her a belly band that helps to support the large mass and keep it from pulling on her skin.
Greta still has a way to go. The vet will help to determine whether there is cancer in her body and what her prognosis is. Regardless of what the future holds for her, we are so happy that she is being showered with the love that she probably did not receive earlier in life.
We couldn't continue to care for animals like Greta without our wonderful community of supporters. If you'd like to help contribute to the care of Greta and other animals like her, please consider making a donation to Bartholomew County Humane Society.
It's Doggone Friday! Here are some of the dogs we have available at the shelter right now looking for their forever homes. Interested? Please message, call, or come on out and visit to get more information on any of these sweeties!
It's Doggone Friday! Here are some of the dogs we have available at the shelter right now looking for their forever homes. Interested? Please message, call, or come on out and visit to get more information on any of these sweeties!
Poor Ryder just can't catch a break. He came back to us this week for the THIRD time. This guy started having seizures as a result of an infection when he was a pup. He lost his first adopted home due to a change in situation for the family, and his second home due to a change of mind. He wasn't brought back because of any fault of his own.
Ryder is a shepherd/beagle mix who's about a year and a half old. He is super sweet and gets along great with children and other dogs. His seizures are readily controlled by medication. His last family even brought him back with his medication filled through September (and they only paid about $10/month for his meds).
This special needs guy needs a family who will love him for good. Could you give Ryder his forever home?
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Adoptable pup Indie is so excited to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's to finding as many happy, loving homes for animals as we can in 2020. :)
Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to a great 2019, especially our wonderful staff, volunteers, donors, and adopters! Our community is the best!
Here's to a safe and happy New Year's Eve to all the homebodies AND party people! We'll be here on the couch with our dogs and cats. :)
Weebele Claus wants to wish a very merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁🎅
This special boy walks a little funny, but he doesn't let that slow him down. Weebele still loves to play! He's a lover who is going to make someone a wonderful companion. 🙂
We will be open tomorrow at noon. We would love to introduce you to this handsome guy!
Eli is hoping he's on Santas nice list this year! He did sit like a good boy and wear a hat for this picture! 😂
You only have a few more days to make it in and find a new friend to bring home for the holidays! We are open today and tomorrow from noon to 6pm and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday.
We will be closed for the first half of next week due to the holidays.
How stinkin' cute is this guy? Groot and his two brothers (Loki & Rhodie) are 6 months old. This boxer mix is a typical, goofy puppy! He'd love to be the gift you pick to stick under the tree. Interested in giving Groot or either of his brothers their forever home for the holidays? Come visit us to meet them!
UPDATE 12/20: All three brothers have now been adopted! Thanks so much for all the shares that helped them find their new homes. ♥️
Our friends from Mannered Mutts Rescue visited this past weekend to evaluate some of our canine residents. Several of these dogs are special medical cases who will require extra care and treatment that this rescue would be able to give more focused consideration and attention to. Thank you to this group for taking the time to come out and show our boys some love!
Over the weekend, the Mannered Mutts Rescue team went and evaluated and loved on some dogs at Bartholomew County Humane Society, one of the shelters that we partner with. We are looking forward to taking a couple of their dogs into our rescue after the holidays. 💕💕
MEET THE ROOMMATES
Rory, Florance, Sam, and Clemson are buddies who share a room here on the east side of the shelter.
Rory is about 6 years old. This tiger and white sweetie is a great biscuit maker who loves cuddles and pets!
Florance is black cat who's about 8 years old. She's a great lap sitter who will demand plenty of pets! Florance is front declawed.
Sam, our former Cat of the Week, is still waiting on his forever home! This friendly senior is about 10 years old. He's a great foot massager (which works out fine since he's front declawed) and is down to cuddle!
Clemson, the fluffy orange fella, is about 6 years old. He's a sweet boy who will wait at the door for you to come visit!
Gift the gift of a second chance and bring an animal in need home for the holidays.
Allow us to introduce you to Sir Otis! Otis is a pretty young fella, probably about 6 to 10 months old. We think he is a Lionhead/Polish Dwarf cross. Whatever he is, he sure is handsome! He would love to get out of here, away from all these noisy dogs. Otis's adoption fee is $50.
Interested in adopting Otis? You can come meet him today! We are open from 10am to 1pm.
It's hard to get Dog of the Week Jolene to sit still long enough to get a good picture of video! She's a loving, energetic girl who just wants to have FUN!
Jolene is ready to find a family to call her own. Come out and visit her today so Jolene can find a home for the holidays!
It's Friday the 13th and we've got a great adoption special for you! ALL black dogs and cats have a reduced fee of only $20! We close at 6 today. Come find a new furry friend!
We've gotten some great updates on recent adoptions. We are so happy that these animals have found wonderful, loving homes! Thank you for adopting from BCHS!
Every animal deserves a safe and loving home for the holidays.
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Jolene, our Dog of the Week, is about two years old. This hound girl has some beautiful markings and some soulful eyes! She looooves people and gets along great with other dogs. She's looking for a family who she can take on walks (or maybe even runs!) and who won't mind if she likes to sing a little bit, as hounds often like to do.
Don't let the rainy weather keep you away. We would love to introduce you to Jolene or one of our many other canine residents!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #RescueHound
Our Cat of the Week this week, Sam, is 10 years young. Despite his rough exterior, he is as sweet as can be! Sam loves people and is usually the first kitty to greet you at the door. He is very vocal and will climb right into your lap as soon as you sit down. He gives some of the best foot massages (don't worry about scratching, he does not have front claws). This sweet old man is looking for the right lap to spend the rest of his days.
Sam's adoption fee has been reduced to $40. He gets along well with gentle kitties and would be okay in a home with older children. Visit or call to learn more about Sam and find out if he's the fella for you!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueCat
Our generous visitors brought plenty of goodies for the animals and the shelter to our Holiday Open House today. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and contributed! Also, a big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Claus for taking the time to visit, to Erzsabet Gaal for the beautiful music, and to Father Clem for the lovely blessing of the shelter and the animals. 🎅🤶🎄♥️
The animals and staff put together their holiday wish list to share with you! If you are planning to attend our Holiday Open House and would like to bring a gift, any of these items are sure to put a smile on someone's face (whether animal or human).
Dog of the Week Harley is better at chomping on tennis balls than playing fetch, but he sure looks cute doing it! This fella is usually ready to play but won't say no if you decide you want to give him some belly rubbins instead. Harley lived with another dog in his last home, so we imagine he would do well with canine siblings.
Harley has been at the shelter for four months now and we need to get him the heck out of here! He will thrive in a loving home and make a GREAT dog! We would love to help you decide if Harley is the right dog for your family.
Cat of the Week Tristan is such a sweetheart. He's looking for a human who's down to cuddle! He would love to get out of this enclosure and find a place to call home. Here's Tristan getting a little love. Isn't he so handsome?
The shelter will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, but there will be plenty of opportunities to see us this weekend!
- Holiday Bake & Gift Sale - Saturday from 10am - 2pm @ Fair Oaks Mall
- Holiday Open House - Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30pm @ the shelter
- Pictures with Santa - Sunday from 6:30 - 8:00pm @ Fair Oaks Mall
Dog of the Week Harley can't stop smiling because of your generosity! Thank you so much to all those who contributed to us for #GivingTuesday (and to those who contribute every other day of the year)! We can't say enough how thankful we are for this wonderful community.
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This is Blossom. Blossom has been a resident at our shelter since August of 2018. Blossom is the sweetest! She loves cuddles and being petted. She gets along great with other cats. So why is she still at the shelter?
Blossom has been sick since she first came here. She has frequent sneezing fits. She is so congested that she sounds like a duck when she tries to meow. We have tried several medications and none have been able to cure all of her symptoms. We haven't been able to determine what is causing her issues. Our next step in her care is to see a specialist. We estimate that this will cost about $1500.
Blossom is just one of several special needs cats that are in our care right now. We don't have a vet on staff, so if you've ever had any kind of vet bill, you might understand how much the numbers start to add up to ensure they receive the care they deserve.
As we come nearer to the end of #GivingTuesday, we ask you to consider making a contribution so we can continue to care for special cases like Blossom. Your gift can make a big difference in helping make sure these animals are able to find their forever homes.
Meet Elvis. Elvis was brought in by Animal Control after he was picked up from a park near Elizabethtown. He was obviously injured and could only drag his back legs. We discovered that he had a pelvic fracture. We gave him a few weeks to heal, but he still could not use his right leg.
We worked with IndyVet, who helped us determine that there was extensive damage to his muscles and tendons, and only intensive therapy could help with the atrophy. For eight weeks, he went up twice a week for hydrotherapy, laser, and manipulation therapy. Volunteers generously offered to help transport him there and back. Staff and volunteers did in-shelter therapy as well between his IndyVet sessions. We saw so much improvement and by the end of his therapy, it was hard to tell he had ever had any problems!
IndyVet generously offered to lower the cost of his therapy, and donors helped us to cover almost all of the remaining cost. At the end of his eight weeks, Elvis was even adopted by an IndyVet technician!
Not all animals come to us healthy. We need to be ready to deal with special cases like Elvis, whose medical costs can add up to thousands of dollars in just a short time. If Elvis had not been brought to us, who knows what could have happened to him. Now he is able to lead a healthy, happy life with a loving family.
Thank you so much to our wonderful donors and volunteers who help us care for the animals that come through our doors! We would not be able to save lives like Elvis's without your support.
If you donate to Bartholomew County Humane Society on #GivingTuesday, where does your donation go? Many don't realize all of the costs that go into ensuring animals are ready to be adopted and keeping a shelter running. Our adoption fees only cover a portion of what we invest in the animals that come through our doors. Your donations will help contribute to caring for our animals, especially those who come to us sick, injured, or with special needs, who need much greater investment than the typical animal.
We are so grateful to have a community of animal lovers who are willing to support our cause so we can give these animals the care they need and help them find the loving homes they deserve. Your donation matters and truly helps us to save lives!
Cyber Monday and Black Friday are all about savings. But today on Giving Tuesday, you can help us to work towards our mission of the most fulfilling "saving" there is!
Facebook will be matching up to $7 million in donations made on #GivingTuesday. Your contribution made through Facebook could go twice as far to help us care for and find loving homes for homeless animals.
Want to get involved but can't afford to contribute financially? There are many other opportunities for you to help us help the animals. Visit our website for details on volunteering and for a list of items needed at the shelter.
http://bartholomewhumane.org/donate
We couldn't keep doing what we do without the generous support of this community. Thank you for all you do!
Bartholomew County Humane Society's cover photo
Bartholomew County Humane Society
Our Dog of the Week, Harley, is pretty easy to identify because of those unique ear. Doesn't he look a little like a polar bear? Harley is such a sweetie. He sits patiently in his kennel when you walk up, making sure to give you his best sad puppy eyes. But he peps up as soon as you get him out of that kennel. He is an energetic boy who likes to play!
Harley came to us after his owner could no longer keep him and has been at the shelter for about four months now. He is such a good boy and will make someone an awesome family member. Could Harley be the dog for you? Come meet him to find out!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #RescuePit
This handsome guy, Tristan, is our Cat of the Week! Tristan is about 2 years old. He is a very sweet and loving boy. He plays well with others and we think he'd do great with kitty siblings. He enjoys cuddles and is looking for a family he can snuggle up with!
Interested in meeting Tristan or any of the many other cats in our shelter? Please call to setup a time or come visit! We are open M, W, Th, F from noon to 6pm, and from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.
#AdoptDontShop #RescueCat
4415 E 200 S
Columbus, IN
47201
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Weebele Claus wants to wish a very merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁🎅 This special boy walks a little funny, but he doesn't let that slow him down. Weebele still loves to play! He's a lover who is going to make someone a wonderful companion. 🙂 We will be open tomorrow at noon. We would love to introduce you to this handsome guy!
It's hard to get Dog of the Week Jolene to sit still long enough to get a good picture of video! She's a loving, energetic girl who just wants to have FUN! Jolene is ready to find a family to call her own. Come out and visit her today so Jolene can find a home for the holidays!
Dog of the Week Harley is better at chomping on tennis balls than playing fetch, but he sure looks cute doing it! This fella is usually ready to play but won't say no if you decide you want to give him some belly rubbins instead. Harley lived with another dog in his last home, so we imagine he would do well with canine siblings. Harley has been at the shelter for four months now and we need to get him the heck out of here! He will thrive in a loving home and make a GREAT dog! We would love to help you decide if Harley is the right dog for your family.
Cat of the Week Tristan is such a sweetheart. He's looking for a human who's down to cuddle! He would love to get out of this enclosure and find a place to call home. Here's Tristan getting a little love. Isn't he so handsome?
Dog of the Week Clementine is looking for an energetic family who is ready to PLAY! Here she is enjoying some tug of war with Carrie, one of our awesome volunteers. Clementine is a beautiful, young dog, probably somewhere between 1 and 3 years old. She came to us after recently weaning a litter of pups. Could Clementine be the match for you? Come visit us today to find out! We will be closed tomorrow and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
Cats of the Week Happy (age 13) and Bashful (age 9) love when visitors step inside their enclosure right in our front lobby. They just want you to show them some love! If you stop petting them, they might just turn to each other to try to get some pets. These two senior sweeties are looking for their home! Both Happy and Bashful have adoption fees of only $20 because they've been in the shelter for over a year. They can be adopted together or separately. Give us a call or come visit to meet Happy and Bashful! #AdoptDontShop #AdoptASeniorCat #RescueCats
We have had a very busy past couple of days and we're ready for some relaxation today! Thank you to everyone who came out to Kitty Palooza yesterday. Dozens of cats found homes between the five organizations who participated. We hope to have even more success next time! Thanks for a great event Animal Care Services, Brown County Humane Society, Animal Outreach of Shelby County, and White River Humane Society!
We mentioned on Monday that Dog of the Week Waylon doesn't quite get toys yet. We think he probably just hasn't really had them before, so he doesn't know what he's supposed to do with them. But how cute does he look trying to figure it out? He loves being petted and is well-behaved, as long as you don't count howling against him. He is a hound after all! Waylon needs a forever home where he can be loved and learn what to do with these toy things! He's just waiting on you to pick him! <3 #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #RescueHound
Dog of the Week Holly is a smart girl! She already knows how to sit and we know she could learn lots more with some time and some treats. Holly would like a family who will take the time to teach her new things. We also think she would do well with a doggy sibling! Interested in meeting Holly to see if she's the right fit for you? Please stop by or call to schedule a time to come see her. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #AnimalShelter
Please remember us while you're doing your Amazon shopping this holiday season! Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price on eligible products to our organization if you purchase via their AmazonSmile page. There is virtually no extra effort on your part! All you need to do is: 1) Go to smile.amazon.com. 2) Log into your Amazon account. 3) Select "Bartholomew County Humane Society" as your charity. 4) Start shopping! That's it! After that, all you have to do is remember to shop using smile.amazon.com. Plugging in a few extra letters when you're doing your Amazon holiday shopping can help us care for our animals and find them great homes!
Dog of the Week Bella is looking for a new family who's energetic and ready to play! Once you're both worn out, she'd be ready to snuggle up and show you some love. Here's Bella keeping herself entertained with her favorite stuffed squirrel in the play yard. :) Are you looking for an active, smart companion? Bella might just be your girl! Come introduce yourself and see if it's a match! #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedogs
Dog of the Week Sterling is such a good-natured, happy dog! He's not high maintenance and just seems to be happy spending time with you, especially outside! He hasn't quite figured out how fetch works, but maybe you could teach him? He will make some family out there a really great dog! Let's get this handsome boy out of the shelter and into his forever home! He's looking for his second chance and hoping it could be with you! Come meet Sterling today until 6pm or tomorrow from 10am to 1pm. #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedog
Cat of the Week Norah needs a home where she gets showered with love and attention! Sound on to hear this little tuxedo girl's purring in action! 😻 Visit our website, give us a call, or come visit for more information about adopting through BCHS! http://bartholomewhumane.org/adoption #adoptdontshop #rescuecats
Here are just a few of the cats we have here at the shelter, celebrating #NationalCatDay! Kittens, adults, and seniors. Playful cats and lap cats. Cats of all colors and sizes! We'd love to help you find just the cat you're looking for! #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuecats
Our Dog of the Week, Spanky, is usually pretty calm, cool, and collected. But get him out in the playpen with some toys and he lets loose! Check out Spanky testing just how fast those little legs of his will move! #ZOOMIES #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedog
Not every dog is a born fetcher. Here are some of our pups showing us their fetch fails. They're looking for a human to show them how it works! Are you up for the job? #fetchfails #nationalfetchday #makefetchhappen #adoptdontshop
ZOOMING into the weekend like... Don't let her fool you with her initial shy attitude, Gabby knows how to have a good time! Gabby has had some lookers this week who agreed that she's as wonderful as we think she is, she just hasn't found the perfect fit yet. We would love to see this girl make it out of here and into a loving home! We're open today from noon to 6 and tomorrow from 10 to 1. Come out and see us! #zoomies #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedog
You would never guess that the Gabby you first meet at the shelter is the same Gabby you see in this video! Once you spend some time with her and win her over, she'll show you her true, goofy personality. When this girl isn't flopping over to ask you to show her some love, she is ready to PLAY! Does Gabby, our Dog of the Week, seem like she might be the right fit for your family? Come out to visit and give her enough time to show you her playful side! The shelter is closed today, but we'll be open from noon to 6 tomorrow. #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedog
Our Dog of the Week, Cassidy, may be short a leg but he can still get around! Here he is on a walk outside the shelter. This mature pup would love to spend the rest of his life being loved and relaxing by your feet. Older animals are always harder to find homes for, and Cassidy's situation just makes it that much harder. He would make some family a loyal and loving companion, but would do best as an only dog in a home without small children. If you're interested in meeting Cassidy, please come visit him at the shelter or give us a call to get more info. #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #animalrescue #rescuedog #tripawd
Did we mention how much our Dog of the Week, Luke, loves to play in the water? He has been here at the shelter for over a year and is looking to find his new adventure companion! He is ready to play and is looking for an owner who's ready to keep up with him. To help get Luke out of the shelter and find a loving him, his adoption fee has been reduced to just $20. Are you ready to give Luke the adventure of a lifetime with a loving forever home? Come out to the shelter today to meet him, or any of our other great animals! We're open from noon to 6 today and tomorrow, and from 10 to 1 on Saturday. We'd love to help you find a new furry family member!
Kitty season is upon us! New arrivals at the shelter! If you are looking for a little furbaby, we can hook you up! These kittens are very unique in their markings!
Columbus Township Fire & Rescue
935 Repp DrColumbus Parks and Recreation Dog Park
Hollowell St.Bartholomew County Solid Waste District
720 S. Mapleton St.Bartholomew County Emergency Management
131 S Cherry StBartholomew County Annex building
1971 State StDevelopmental Services, Inc. Behavior Managem
2920 10th St
2nd Battalion 152nd Infantry Regiment
2160 Arnold St
Bartholomew County Solid Waste District
720 S. Mapleton St.
Columbus Township Fire & Rescue
935 Repp Dr
Bartholomew County Veteran Service Office
440 3rd St