Events
October
National Adopt-a-Shelter-
Dog Month
October 12-18
National Veterinary
Technician Week
October 16
National Feral Cat Day
October 25
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
Events
Who: Almost Home Humane SocietyWhat: Java Roaster Benefit Days
When: Every Tue, during regular business hours
Where: Java Roaster, 130 N Third St, Lafayette
Cost: Bring in coupon and 25% of proceeds benefits AAHS
Info: AlmostHomeHumane.org
Who: Clay County Humane Society
What: Low-cost spay/neuter clinic
When: Every Fri, drop off pets 7-8:30pm
Where: 8280 North County Rd and
125 West, Brazil
Cost: $61/dogs, $50/cats
Info: ClayHumane.com
Who: Humane Society of Indianapolis
What: DOGA (doggie yoga)
When: Every Sat, 2:30-3:30pm
(small dogs), 4-5pm (large dogs)
Where: HSI, 7929 N Michigan Rd, Indpls
Cost: $10
Info: IndyHumane.org
Who: Humane Society of Johnson County
What: Ritter’s Dog’s Night Out
When: Every 2nd Tue, 3-7pm
Where: Ritter’s, Greenwood
County Line
Cost: Proceeds benefit HSJC
Info: HSJC.org
Who: Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption
What: Meet & Greet
When: Every 3rd Sat, noon-4pm
Where: Moochie & Co, Castleton Mall, Castleton
Cost: Free
Info: LuckyLabRescue.com
Who: The Pink Poodle
What: Nail Clipping
When: Every 2nd Thu, 5:30-7pm
Where: 601 W Jefferson St, Franklin
Cost: Free with donation to HSJC
Info: (317) 346-7465
Who: Unconditional Love Foundation
What: Pizza Night
When: Every Thu, 4-10pm
Where: Pizza Hut,
2601 N Wheeling, Indpls
Cost: 20% of sale benefits ULF
Info: UnconditionalLoveFoundation.org
October
Who: Dachshund Rescue of North America and other Dachshunds
What: Dachshund Derby
When: Sat, Oct 4, 1-4pm
Where: Franklin Fall Festival, Providence Park, Franklin
Info: FranklinParks.org
Who: Monroe County Humane Association
What: Walk for the Animals
When: Sun, Oct 5, 1-4pm
Where: Karst Farm Park, 2450 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington
Cost: $5/dog, free for registered fundraising participants
Info: MonroeHumane.org/walk
Who: Clarian North Medical Center
What: BowWow and Baby Class
When: Tue, Oct 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Clarian North Medical Center, 11725 Illinois St, Carmel
Cost: $20/family
Info: (317) 688-2465, ClarianNorth.com
Who: Pawsitive Partners Dog
Training Center
What: USDAA-sanctioned agility trials
When: Fri-Sun, Oct 10-12, 8am
Where: Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E 100 South, Lebanon
Info: PawsitivePartners.com
Who: A Critter’s Chance
What: A Passion for Wildlife II Fundraiser
When: Sat, Oct 11, 2-6pm
Where: 536 W 86th St, Indpls
Cost: $50/person, $75/couple
Info: (317) 514-0311, ACrittersChance.org
Who: The Alliance for Responsible
Pet Ownership
What: 10th Anniversary Celebration
When: Sat, Oct 11, 2-4pm
Where: Eagle Creek Bark Park
Cost: Free
Info: (317) 774-8292, AdoptARPO.org
Who: Jesus Metropolitan
Community Church
What: First Annual Pet Blessing
When: Sat, Oct 11, 2-5pm
Where: JMCC, 2950 E 55th Pl, Indpls
Cost: Free
Info: jmccpetblessinfo@sbcglobal.net
Who: Pets & Vets
What: Barktoberfest
When: Sat, Oct 11
Where: Pets & Vets, 414 N Pendleton Ave, Pendleton
Cost: Free
Info: (765) 778-2610
Who: Cats Haven
What: Fall Frolic Fundraiser
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11-4pm
Where: Chateau Les Chat, 2603 N College Ave, Indpls
Cost: Benefits Cats Haven
Info: CatsHaven.org
Who: Humane Society of Indianapolis
What: Hairy Affair
When: Fri, Oct 24, 6:30pm
Where: Ritz Charles, 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel
Cost: $100/person
Info: IndyHumane.org
Who: Indy Homes for Huskies
What: Husky Howl-o-ween
When: Sat, Oct 25, 11am
Where: Eagle Creek Bark Park
Cost: $6/dog
Info: IndyHomesForHuskies.org
Who: Indy Pit Crew and Casa Del Toro Bully Breed Rescue
What: Luv-a-Bully March
When: Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am
Where: Monument Circle, Indpls
Cost: Free
Info: IndyPitCrew.org
Who: The Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter
What: Haunted Howl Pet Fest
Where: The Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Rd, Shelbyville
When: Sat, Oct 25, 5pm
Cost: Depends on activities
Info: (317) 392-5127, Energy2Action.com
Save the Date
Who: Humane Society of
Elkhart County
What: Furry Friends Fashion Fair
When: Thu, Nov 6, noon-2pm
Where: Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart
Cost: $25/ticket
Info: ElkhartHumaneSociety.org
Who: Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption for Needy Dogs
What: Annual GRRAND Affair
When: Fri, Nov 7, 7-11pm
Where: Melwood Arts Center,Louisville, KY
Cost: $50/person
Info: GRRAND.org
Who: Brown County Humane Society
What: Chocolate Walk
When: Sat, Nov 15, 10-4pm
Where: Convention & Visitors Bureau, 10 N Van Buren St, Nashville
Cost: $18, $15 until Oct 15
Info: (812) 988-8393, BCHumane.org
Who: Clarian North Medical Center
What: BowWow and Baby Class
When: Mon, Nov 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Clarian North Medical Center, 11725 Illinois St, Carmel
Cost: $20/family
Info: (317) 688-2465, ClarianNorth.com
Who: Clarian North Medical Center
What: BowWow and Baby Class
When: Sat, Dec 13, 2-4pm
Where: Clarian North Medical Center, 11725 Illinois St, Carmel
Cost: $20/family
Info: (317) 688-2465, ClarianNorth.com
Adoption Events
Who: Cats Haven
Info: CatsHaven.org
When: Every Sun, noon–2pm
Where: Petco, 8644 E 96th St, Fishers
Who: Franklin County Humane Society
Info: FrankinCountyHumaneSociety.Petfinder.com
When: Every 2nd Sat, noon-4pm
Where: Petco, 7565 US-31 S Indianapolis, Indpls
Who: Humane Society of Johnson County
Info: HSJC.org
When: Every Thu, 5-7 pm, and every 2nd Sat, 10-1pm
Where: HSJC Pet Center, 3827 N Graham Rd, Franklin
Who: Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Inc.
Info: PetitePaws.org
When: Every 2nd Sun, noon-4pm
Where: Petsmart, 7801 S US Highway 31 S, Indpls
Who: Indianapolis Animal Care and Control
Info: IndyGov.org
When: Every 2nd and 4th Sun,
noon-4pm
Where: Petsmart, 5151 E 82nd St, Castleton
Who: Luv A Dog
Info: LuvADog.Petfinder.com
When: Every Sun, noon-3pm
Where: Petco, 10025 N Michigan Rd, Carmel
Who: Pals for Paws
Info: PalsForPawsHC.com
When: Every Sat, noon-5pm
Where: Buddy Center, Markland Mall, Kokomo
Who: Partners for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Info: PAWSHancock@aol.com
When: Every 1st and 3rd Sat, 10-3pm
Where: Tractor Supply Store, 1645 N State St, Greenfield
Who: Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana
Info: Sheltie-Rescue.org
When: Every 2nd Sat, 11-2pm
Where: Petco, 2140 E Blvd, Kokomo
When: Every 3rd Sun, noon-4pm
Where: Petsmart, 86th and Michigan Rd, Indpls
