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Lakeshore PAWS

Dog rescue in Valparaiso, IN

Lakeshore PAWS is a volunteer-run, nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization in Porter County, Indiana. Our vision is to create a culture of compassion and partnership in Northwest Indiana that will one day assure that every pet born has a stable home and care throughout its natural life.

Contact
Address
4611 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Meet their adoptable pets

4611 Evans Ave

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Lakeshore PAWS

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Mowgli

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 3 mos
Valparaiso, IN
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Francis

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
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Big Bertha

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
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Dewey

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
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Reese

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
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Melody

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN

Rescue FAQs

Northwest Indiana, Lake county, Porter County, LaPorte County

We are located in Valparaiso, Indiana.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

PUPPIES

Any dog that is younger than 1 year old is considered a puppy. Puppies come with age-appropriate vaccines, are dewormed, microchipped, on heartworm preventative, and are spayed/neutered. Their adoption fee is $400.

ADULTS

Adult dogs are dogs that are ages 1 – 6 years old. They come with vaccinations (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper), are dewormed, on heartworm prevention, microchipped, heartworm tested, and spay/neutered. Upon intake, they also have an initial wellness exam to screen for any pre-existing conditions. Their adoption fee is $300.

SENIORS

Senior dogs are dogs that are 7 years old and up. They come with vaccinations (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper), are dewormed, on heartworm prevention, microchipped, heartworm tested, and if age allows spay/neutered. Upon intake, they also have an initial wellness exam to screen for any pre-existing conditions. Their adoption fee is $100.

Adoption application

https://lakeshorepaws.org/adopt/

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