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The Humane Society of St. Joseph County and the South Bend Animal Resource Center are excited to announce a joint event aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership and enhancing pet safety in the community. On Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 Continue Reading
Do you need to get over a poopy ex? Donate $10 between now and Valentine’s Day and we’ll write the name of your ex (or a person of your choice) on a red flag and place it in our dog areas or kitty litter boxes for our pets to do what Continue Reading
BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia Team Up to “Empty the Shelters” Humane Society of St. Joseph County is part of 350+ shelters participating in the spring “Empty the Shelters” event Mishawaka, IN. April 29, 2023—BISSELL Pet Continue Reading
We have an exciting announcement to make… we are partnering with The Cat Lady Café! This awesome Cat Café will be opening in South Bend on Tuesday 3/28/23! They are located at 401 E. Colfax Ave Suite 104 in the beautiful Commerce Center. They Continue Reading
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is currently the temporary safe haven for 350 animals, with only a handful in foster homes. As far as numbers go, we have 72 regular kennels to house dogs in, but there are 85 dogs in our facility right Continue Reading
Hello Friends! We are excited to announce that the Humane Society of St. Joseph County has partnered with GoodPup to provide our adopters, fosters, and community members with convenient, affordable, science-backed dog training. GoodPup offers Continue Reading
To celebrate our senior pets (8 years+) and those animals that have been at the shelter six months or longer, we are waiving their adoption fees in the hope to find them fur-ever homes for the holidays! How to Adopt: View adoptable pets online Continue Reading
All treats, no tricks! We are celebrating Adopt A Shelter Dog Month by reducing our adult dog adoption fees to $50! This special is for all dogs over 1 year old. All of our shelter dogs are spayed/neutered, current on basic vaccinations, Continue Reading