Humane Society of the Dunes

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Since 1995

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Our History

Since 1995, our organization has rescued, treated, and sheltered both domestic and a variety of others. Several animals in the shelter have led difficult lives. Many are so fearful of people that humane traps need to be implemented in order to catch them. Our goal, ultimately, is to get them comfortable with people in a positive environment as well. This requires hard work, dedication, love, and patience. We are a very unique shelter in that we are a no-kill shelter, and we are available 24/7 to rescue animals throughout the Northwest Indiana region.

Monthly spaying and neutering programs are currently offered to the community. Additionally, provisions have been made at the facility for socializing rooms where volunteers may interact with the animals and prospective adopters. We solicit volunteers from a variety of audiences with the community. Participants enjoy learning and reap the benefits from interacting with the animals. ​ The Humane Society of the Dunes offers animal care programs to regional schools, youth groups and other educational institutions. Current plans also include animal visitation to nursing homes, hospices, etc. to allow therapeutic benefit afforded by animals. We also accept invitations to bring appropriately qualified animals to visit community functions. ​ To maintain our monthly budget and contiuned efforts, the use of proposed contributions will be spent on our monthly bills with emphasis on veterinary services and community outreach programs, both of which are integral parts of bettering the lives of our animal companions and their relationships with people.

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What Drives Us

Our Mission

The mission of the Humane Society of the Dunes is dedicated to the rescue of abused, abandoned, sick and injured animals, as well as their rehabilitation. We also help reduce the number of animals by spaying and neutering. Lastly, we strive to build relationships between people and animals in a healthy environment in the community. Our ultimate goal is to make sure every animal receives a happy and healthy home for the rest of their life.

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Why Adopt?

Because you'll save a life.
Each year, it’s estimated that more than one million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States, simply because too many pets come into shelters and too few people consider adoption when looking for a pet. The number of euthanized animals could be reduced dramatically if more people adopted pets instead of buying them. When you adopt, you save a loving animal by making them part of your family and open up shelter space for another animal who might desperately need it.
Because you'll get a great animal.
Animal shelters and rescue groups are brimming with happy, healthy pets just waiting for someone to take them home. Most shelter pets wound up there because of a human problem like a move or a divorce, not because the animals did anything wrong. Many are already house-trained and used to living with families.
Because it’ll cost you less.
Usually when you adopt a pet, the cost of spay/neuter, first vaccinations (and sometimes even microchipping!) is included in the adoption price, which can save you some of the up front costs of adding a new member to your family. Depending on the animal, you may also save on housebreaking and training expenses.
Because of the bragging rights.
No one needs to see another selfie—unless it’s a selfie of you with the adorable pet you just adopted! Adopt a pet, post those pictures and let the well-earned likes roll in.
Because it's one way to fight puppy mills.
If you buy a dog from a pet store,online seller or flea market, you’re almost certainly getting a dog from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are factory-style breeding facilities that put profit above the welfare of dogs. Animals from puppy mills are housed in shockingly poor conditions with improper medical care, and are often very sick and behaviorally troubled as a result. The moms of these puppies are kept in cages to be bred over and over for years, without human companionship and with little hope of ever joining a family. And after they’re no longer profitable, breeding dogs are simply discarded—either killed, abandoned or sold at auction. These puppy mills continue to stay in business through deceptive tactics — their customers are unsuspecting consumers who shop in pet stores, over the Internet or through classified ads. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop supporting them. By adopting a pet, you can be certain you aren’t giving them a dime.
Because your home will thank you.
Many of the pets from shelters and rescues are already house-trained, which means you’re not only saving a pet’s life, you may be saving your rug. Adopting a mature pet not only gives older animals a second chance, it often means introducing them to your family will be much easier.
Because all pets are good for your health, but adoptees offer an extra boost.
Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally and physically beneficial to their companions. Caring for a pet can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment and lessen feelings of loneliness. And when you adopt, you can also feel proud about helping an animal in need!
Because adoption helps more than just one animal.
Overburdened shelters take in millions of stray, abused and lost animals every year, and by adopting an animal, you’re making room for others. Not only are you giving more animals a second chance, but the cost of your adoption goes directly towards helping those shelters better care for the animals they take in!
Because you'll change a homeless animal's whole world.
And get a new best friend out of the deal. Seriously, what could be better than that?

Humane Society of the Dunes, Inc.

P.O. Box 2481, Chesterton, Indiana 46304

[email protected]

(219) 929-1514

The Humane Society of the Dunes, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the HSD are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSD's tax identification number is 20-1015057.

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