A nursing mother and her litter rest in a temporary kennel setup following an emergency surrender on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
When powerful storms swept across Northwest Indiana last week, staff at Humane Indiana spent days in survival mode evacuating animals, clearing debris, and working in the dark without electricity. By Wednesday morning, utility crews had finally restored power, and the shelter reopened its doors. But relief was short-lived. Just two hours later, the kennels were full again.
The shelter took in 48 dogs from a single property after high winds brought a large tree crashing down onto a residential trailer where the animals were living in a hoarding situation. The sudden intake has pushed the Munster facility to capacity, creating an immediate need for community support…