My name is Spud!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Michiana Humane Society

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Submit Application

Adoption fee: $175

This helps Michiana Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

3 years 1 month old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

3163

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This itty bitty potato-ish pittie is Spud. Spud is a good girl and we all love Spud. She's a lil' shorty and is only about 48-pounds. Perfectly sized for cozy cuddles! When she gets excited, her little paws do the cutest tippy-taps and she melts our hearts.

The way to Spud's heart is not through food...this girl is all about the booty scratches and patience. She has a timid and reserved personality. We think that the shelter environment isn't helping her stress, so please be willing to spend time with Spud so she can get to know you. Once she is out of her kennel for a bit, she relaxes and shows off her silly side, which has been so fun to get to know. A quiet and calm home is where we think she'd be happiest.

For example, Spud's zoomies are hilarious. We could watch her zoom all day. She also likes tennis balls! When she has been up in the office with us, she will walk around soliciting affection and pets.

Since she is still a bit unsure, we are working in dog and cat introductions slowly to set her up for success. We think she may be most comfortable having the home to herself as the only furbaby. We've not observed her behavior around children but think she would feel most comfortable if children were about 10ish and older. Spud is about three years old and is spayed.

Shelter

Michiana Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID

3163

Contact

Johanna Humbert

Phone

(219) 872-4499

contact@michianahumanesociety.org

Website

http://www.michianahumanesociety.org

Address

722 Indiana Hwy 212, Michigan City, IN 46360

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.
Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is easy as 1-2-3!

Come into the shelter to meet our animals! We find the best way to select a pet is to spend time with them. Sometimes what you expect from a photo on Facebook is not what you’ll find when you meet them. We want you to know the good and the challenging about our animals!

Fill out an application at the shelter. We do not provide applications in advance, because we want you to meet the pet first. Allow yourself fifteen minutes or so to complete the two page application.

You call us the next day for our decision. We review applications during the shelter’s closed hours. Sometimes we will have questions, or you might want to bring your dog to the shelter to see if it gets along with your potential new dog. Once we are all ready, we will schedule an appointment to complete your adoption contract, pay your fees and take your new pet home!

Adoption fees are:

Puppies (6 mo. & younger) - $195
Adult dogs - $145

Kittens (6 mo. & younger) - $95
Adult cats - $70

Rabbits - $50

Guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils - $25

That includes all initial vaccinations (except rabies), spay or neuter if required, heartworm or feline leukemia testing, and flea treatments.

Check out our website at http://michianahumanesociety.org

Go meet their pets

Hours of Operation:

Mondays & Thursday: 11:00-6:30 CST

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00-5:00 CST

Saturdays: 11:00-3:00 CST

You can find news of our activities on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MichianaHumaneSocietySPCA) or our website (www.michianahumanesociety.org).

More about this shelter

The Michiana Humane Society provides a safe harbor for 1,200+ animals yearly. Most of these animals are surrendered by their owners who can no longer provide care. We also take in strays, abandoned, and unwanted animals found in our service area. Once here, healthy, non-aggressive animals are assured of our care until we find them homes, no matter how long it takes.

With an annual budget of around $550,000, our caring staff and volunteers provide shelter, food, basic medical care, and vaccinations. Since 2015, 100% of our dogs, cats and rabbits are spayed or neutered before being adopted. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization relying solely on private donations; we receive no tax funds to help with our mission.

Our service area includes both LaPorte County in Indiana and Berrien County in Michigan, but depending on the animal we sometimes adopt beyond those borders.

The Michiana Humane Society & SPCA has been a leader in animal welfare since 1920, when a group of local women in the Long Beach, Indiana area began to collect small amounts of money to care for stray animals. In 1948, the organization incorporated and evolved into the Michiana Humane Society & SPCA, Inc. Over the years volunteers kept the shelter going with private donations and hard work.

The shelter moved to its current location at 722 Indiana Highway 212 in Michigan City in 1997. The shelter was designed to provide plenty of space for our residents, with separate facilities for dogs, cats, and other small animals. A classroom space is used for educational offerings and group activities, and Alynne’s Animal Aid Center, our veterinary suite, provides medical care for the shelter’s animals. Our outside space includes a kennel for dog play adjacent to the building, the three-part Bark Park for meeting dogs, and a three-acre fenced dog park used by the shelter to walk and exercise dogs, and available to the community by membership.