I’m Pita. I love birdwatching and having humans scritch me! I get along well with other cats and am not opposed to meeting children (because they also might scritch me!)
I’ve been at the shelter almost 1100 days. I’m not complaining because I have cat friends and nice people feed and play with me but I hear Home is a great place. I think I’d like onto go to there.
I’m almost 3 years old and I’m in great health but I do have FIV. The shelter says it’s why I still live here but perhaps you can change that!
I’m awesome (the people all tell me that) so come meet me!
Louise needs a home!
Louise is one of our shelter dogs who has been here for several months. She is a real dog, with likes (playing, running, going on walks and getting snuggles) and dislikes (doesn't like to share toys or her food, not fond of cats) but don't we all have likes and dislikes?
She would be successful in a home without children or cats, with a fenced yard and a family active enough to enjoy walking and playing with her. She's wonderful and we are so grateful for everyone working to help find her a forever home!
Please call for an appointment to meet this little sweetie!
Abigale
We just can't figure out why gorgeous Abigale is still at the shelter! Miss Abigale is 7 or 8 years old. We think she may be a Maine Coon mix, because she is definitely not petite.
Sassy is a great adjective to describe her. It's so fun to watch her play. She loves chasing that red dot! She tolerates other cats, but she would thrive most in a home with older children where she is the only pet.
Abigale has been at the shelter for over 700 days now. Can you help us finally find her forever home?
Find out more about Abigale on Petfinder:
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/abigale-44746475/in/columbus/bartholomew-county-humane-society-in43/
We shared Miles with you a couple weeks ago. He is part of our SEA Program, our new placement program for dogs who have unique and individual needs. He's been here at the shelter for over 18 months, which doesn't help his stress-induced behaviors. Our canine crew is doing their best to keep him mentally and physically healthy, but we need your help! This boy has had a lot of interest on PetFinder and on social media but has yet to have anyone reach out to meet him.
Here's a video of one of our volunteers working with Miles on his commands. He is a very smart boy, and is eager to perform if it means he'll get some treats! He's really deserving of a loving, patient, dog savvy home. Please share his information so we can finally get him into his forever home.
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miles-48611971/in/columbus/bartholomew-county-humane-society-in43/
Dog of the Week - Pinecone Willy
The handsome senior gent, Pinecone Willy, is our #DogOfTheWeek! Our best guess is that this guy is a lab/husky mix who's about 8 or 9 years old. Willy is a great dog! He's calm and never gets too riled up, so could handle a family with children. He enjoys going on walks, but would enjoy cozying up on the couch with you even more. He has come close to being adopted a few times, but things just haven't worked out quite right. We're hoping that he'll finally find his home!
Willy wants to spend the rest of his life making his very own family happy, not stuck in a kennel here at the shelter. Won't you consider adding this senior guy to your family?
#AdoptDontShop #AdoptASeniorPet #RescueDog
Last week's #DogOfTheWeek Foster is still waiting on his forever home! We can't believe he's still at the shelter. Just look at this sweet, happy boy hamming it up for some attention! Foster would love to spend the rest of his days snuggled up by you on the couch and going for walks. He's well-mannered and walks well on his leash.
We're closed today but will be open again tomorrow at noon. We would love to introduce you to Foster or one of his many shelter friends!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#DogOfTheWeek Diego looooooves fetch! This handsome boy is FULL of energy and can't wait until he finds a family who's ready to help him use it all up. Diego is a strong pup and is still working on learning his manners, especially not jumping, so he would probably be best in a family without small children.
Do you know anyone who's looking for an athletic dog to keep them on their feet? Send them to us to meet Diego! He's smart and learns quick, he just needs someone to help him focus his energy. :)
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#DogOfTheWeek Snoopy loves to snuggle up and get pets but she's always down for a little play, too! We spent a little time learning what toys Snoopy likes best. She's not the best at fetch, but she sure likes to try!
Snoopy is such a sweet pup who's waiting patiently to find the perfect home. She would make a great family dog. Come out to the shelter to meet Snoops!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
A belated post for last week's #CatOfTheWeek, Pretzel. When you first open the door to Pretzel's enclosure, she'll no doubt head back to the corner and give you a wary stare. But it honestly does not take too long to win this sweet girl over! After a few minutes of patience and letting her decide you're not going to try to pick her up (this is the ultimate betrayal in her eyes 😂), she'll come right up and headbutt you for some pets. We mentioned last week that she likes to play with her neighbors. Her upstairs neighbor kept booping her on her head while we were trying to get this video, but Pretzel didn't seem to mind too much. :)
We are hoping some kind, patient individual decides to give Pretzel the chance she deserves. It's easy to pass her up for the other kitties who are sticking their paws out for you or meowing up a storm. But give this girl a chance and she's sure to win your heart! <3
#RescueCat
Update: Maddie is adopted!
#DogOfTheWeek Madeline isn't the most graceful dog there is, but she sure is determined! She comes zooming as fast as she can when she hears it's time for her walk. This special girl just passed up her one year anniversary in the shelter. We are hoping as hard as we can that we can find the right family for Maddie, who will love her just the way she is.
Are you interested in learning more about Maddie, or do you know someone who might have a place in their heart for this sweet and sassy girl? Give us a call or come visit between noon and 6pm tomorrow. Help us find Madeline her happily ever after!
See our original post and learn more about Maddie's condition here: https://www.facebook.com/BartholomewCountyHumaneSocietyIN/posts/1589434527875626
#RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #RescuePit #SpecialNeedsDog
Update: Shelby is adopted!
Dog of the Week Shelby is just SO DARN SWEET! We can't get enough of that little bobtail wagging. Here she is giving some hugs and kisses to a member of our staff, Brandon.
Side note: Our dogs LOVE Brandon. They don't pay much attention to anyone else when he's around!
Shelby is looking for a forever family who she can give all her love to. We are open today from 10am to 1pm. Come meet her!
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #PuppyLove
All Cat of the Week Rory wants to do is love and be loved! This sweet, sweet boy will show you how grateful he is for your attention. <3
Could Rory be the right kitty for you and your family? Come visit us to meet him! We are open today until 6pm and tomorrow from 10am to 1pm.
#AdoptDontShop #RescueCat #CatOfTheWeek #KittyKisses
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 sits
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
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1) Go to smile.amazon.com.
2) Log into your Amazon account.
3) Select "Bartholomew County Humane Society" as your charity.
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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
Sterling
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 mission: To provide humane support, care, shelter, and medical attention to abandoned and homeless animals, to place adoptable animals in permanent homes, and to promote education for responsible pet ownership.
