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Humane Society of Whitley County

Animal shelter in Columbia City, IN

Our Mission
To enhance animal and human life through the creation of a resource hub providing safety, health and educational service, to prevent cruelty and suffering, provide housing and care, facilitate adoptions for unwanted animals, and enhance the human/animal bond through community outreach programs.

Our Values
Enhance the quality of life – for people and animals.
Prevent cruelty and alleviate suffering among animals.
Promote and seek adoption opportunities of homeless animals whenever possible.
Provide educational opportunities to children and adults on animal care and raise the community standards on the treatment of animals.
Our Vision
Cultivate an environment preventing animal cruelty and alleviating suffering while enhancing the quality of life for animals and people.

Our Setup
Our building has been here for roughly 15 years and we have an awesome setup to provide the best care for the animals that we can.

There are 44 dog runs in the kennel, each with its own drain for easier cleaning. The kennel is divided into three sections, two for adoption and one to isolate the new dogs coming in. There are also 15 outdoor runs the dogs are rotated through twice a day. They all receive at least a 20 minute walk or bike ride five days a week. We also utilize our community room and exercise yard for play groups 3 hours every morning.

For cats, we have three separate banks of cages they stay in during their stray hold or quarantine period, depending on the condition they arrive in. Once they become adoptable, they move to a final bank of cages where they wait for a spot to open up in of our three, free roaming cat rooms. Rooms are divided by age, adults (3 years and up), teenagers (9 months-3 years), and kittens (8 weeks). Free roaming rooms provide picture windows to look out, shelves for climbing and relaxing, and enrichment with other cats.

The lobby has plenty of room to display adoptable critters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Our community room is also used for potential adopters to interact with animals, community events and fundraisers, and staff meetings.

Contact Abbi Ogden
Email
Address
951 S Line St
Columbia City, IN 46725
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Meet their adoptable pets

951 S Line St

Columbia City, IN 46725

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Whitley County

We'll also keep you updated on Barney's adoption status with email updates.
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Barney

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Tinsel's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinsel

Rat Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kringle's adoption status with email updates.
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Kringle

Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lexy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexy

Husky

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Malibu's adoption status with email updates.
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Malibu

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Fishtopher *Special Needs*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fishtopher *Special Needs*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Columbia City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Willa's adoption status with email updates.
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Willa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Columbia City, IN

Shelter FAQs

Whitley County
Adoptions to anyone willing to make the drive

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

Additional adoption info

1-2 day process

Adoption application

https://hswc.org/adopt/apply-to-adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Whitley County

Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County

1048 S 325 E,
Pierceton, IN 46562

We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Marion, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Middlebury, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Mitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Mitch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Middlebury, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Johny's adoption status with email updates.
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Johny

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Kendallville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sharon's adoption status with email updates.
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Sharon

American Staffordshire Terrier/Rottweiler

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Leroy's adoption status with email updates.
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Leroy

Australian Cattle Dog

Male
Plymouth, IN

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