DeKalb Humane Society

DeKalb Humane Society DHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing safe shelter to animals of Dekalb All they want is love
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10/17/2025

Update he is home.
This dog showed up in Altona just over an hr ago. Call 260-570-0676
Dog is safe till owners are found DeKalb Humane Society Humane Society of Noble County, Inc., Indiana LDOFW Lost Dogs of Ft Wayne Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County, Indiana Canine Haven Rescue, Inc Lexi Gigli Garrett happenings Garrett Happenings 2 Nosey Neighbors Auburn, Indiana

Update : dog is homeBassett Hound mix lost from Macintyre Dr Auburn. Last seen near Ashwood Dr. went into woods.
10/17/2025

Update : dog is home

Bassett Hound mix lost from Macintyre Dr Auburn. Last seen near Ashwood Dr. went into woods.

Update dog has been found. Lost dog Butler 311 n pearl st butler
10/16/2025

Update dog has been found.
Lost dog Butler 311 n pearl st butler

🥀 BITTERS: 125 DAYS AND COUNTING. 🥀When Bitters came in at four weeks old, he was… well, bitter.Tiny, spicy, and mad abo...
10/16/2025

🥀 BITTERS: 125 DAYS AND COUNTING. 🥀

When Bitters came in at four weeks old, he was… well, bitter.
Tiny, spicy, and mad about everything.
We said, “Yeah, that’s a Bitters.”
He lived up to it.

But plot twist — he grew up.
And now he’s one of the sweetest, most loving kittens here.
Which means the name doesn’t fit anymore, but the story does.

He’s five months old now.
He’s grown up here — and that’s not something we ever want to say about a kitten.
He’s playful, affectionate, loves every cat he meets, and thinks people are neat, too.

He’s ready to go home.
He’s been ready.
He just got caught in the flood of kitten season.
That weird in-between where the tiny babies go first,
and the slightly older ones quietly get overlooked.

This happens every year — kittens hit a certain age,
and suddenly there are just too many faces to scroll through.
But kittens like Bitters are still here, still growing,
still waiting for someone to look twice.

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now’s the time.
Every adoption makes room for the next cat who needs a chance —
and gives one more kitten the happy ending they’ve been waiting for.

Come meet Bitters.
Hold him.
Tell him he’s a good boy.
Because he is — he’s the best one you’ve probably never met.

10/16/2025

small Brown with black spots dog running at large on North Randolph st near Railroad tracks

🐾 Happy Tails Update: Koda 🐾We love hearing from our adopters — and this update about Koda absolutely made our day!“Koda...
10/16/2025

🐾 Happy Tails Update: Koda 🐾

We love hearing from our adopters — and this update about Koda absolutely made our day!

“Koda has adjusted into our family wonderfully. It's like he's been with us all along. He has brought so much joy into our lives and is more than we could have ever wished for in a dog. Thank you for the opportunity to care and love such an amazing pup!”
— Maria

From the moment Koda met his new family, it was clear he had found his place. Now he’s living his best life, showered with love and giving it right back. 💕

Thank you, Maria and family, for giving Koda the happy ending he deserves — stories like his remind us why we do what we do every single day. ❤️🐶

We want to give a huge thank you to Three Rivers Bank for volunteering on Monday. We really appreciate all your help❣️
10/15/2025

We want to give a huge thank you to Three Rivers Bank for volunteering on Monday. We really appreciate all your help❣️

Rehome pleaMeet Flint! 🐾Flint is an 11-year-old neutered Bull Terrier with a heart as big as his smile. This handsome br...
10/15/2025

Rehome plea

Meet Flint! 🐾
Flint is an 11-year-old neutered Bull Terrier with a heart as big as his smile. This handsome brindle boy is calm, affectionate, and happiest when he’s spending time with his people. Flint is the definition of a loyal companion — he loves curling up on the couch, following you from room to room, and being part of everyday life.

He’s wonderfully behaved in the home: housebroken, quiet, and not destructive. Flint doesn’t ask for much — just a cozy spot, someone to love him, and a few short potty breaks throughout the day. He’s very tolerant with nail trims and handling, does well when left alone, and has always been sweet and gentle with adults and children alike.

Flint’s ideal home would be a peaceful one where he can truly relax. He becomes anxious around other animals, so he’s looking for a place where he can be the only pet. He’s not the kind of dog who wants to socialize with others — he’s happiest just being your one-and-only buddy.

Flint is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. He might be a senior, but he’s still full of love and has plenty of life left to share. He’s ready to spend his golden years soaking up all the attention, naps, and treats he can get.

📞 If you can give this sweet old gentleman the quiet, loving home he deserves, please reach out at 260-240-0565. Flint is ready to be your loyal companion and lifelong friend.

10/15/2025

Gambler needs a home!

🐾 Rehoming Plea: Strong, Loyal Girl Seeking a Confident Leader 🐾This beautiful 2-year-old Pit Terrier mix is looking for...
10/15/2025

🐾 Rehoming Plea: Strong, Loyal Girl Seeking a Confident Leader 🐾

This beautiful 2-year-old Pit Terrier mix is looking for a new home where she can thrive. She’s a medium-sized black dog with a touch of white, spayed, vaccinated, and fully housetrained.

She’s an intelligent, loyal girl who would make an excellent guard dog or loyal companion for someone experienced with strong breeds. She’s good with children and lives peacefully with two other dogs in her current home, but she can be selective around unfamiliar dogs—especially when they act aggressively toward her.

Her owner loves her deeply but can no longer safely handle her strength after being pulled down during a walk. A secure, fenced yard and a home without large reactive dogs nearby would be ideal. She just needs someone with the time and confidence to work with her and help her reach her full potential.

If you’re looking for a devoted, protective companion and are experienced with strong breeds, this sweet girl deserves your time and love.

📍Located in Waterloo, IN
📞 Contact: 260-909-0986

Update Dog is home Dog at Large orangish brown has a harness on. Indiana ave and 5th ave
10/15/2025

Update Dog is home

Dog at Large orangish brown has a harness on. Indiana ave and 5th ave

🩷 URGENT: Torvi Needs a Safe, Loving Home 🩷Location: Auburn, INContact: Shannon — 260-316-0947Meet Torvi, a beautiful 6-...
10/15/2025

🩷 URGENT: Torvi Needs a Safe, Loving Home 🩷

Location: Auburn, IN
Contact: Shannon — 260-316-0947

Meet Torvi, a beautiful 6-year-old Bull Terrier with the biggest personality and heart to match. Torvi has been deeply loved by her family since she was a puppy, but she now needs a new home due to ongoing issues with neighbor dogs and fencing.

💫 About Torvi:

Light brown and white beauty, about 50 lbs

Housetrained, spayed, and microchipped

Great with children — gentle and cuddly

Loves walks, belly rubs, and especially sleeping under blankets (she’s a world-class snuggler!)

True to her breed, she’s quirky, full of zoomies, and will make you laugh daily

🚫 What Torvi Needs:
Torvi must be the only pet in her home. She doesn’t do well with other dogs or cats, but she loves her humans and enjoys being part of a family. She’d thrive in a calm home with a secure fence, plenty of walks, and someone who appreciates her silly, loyal Bull Terrier ways.

💰 $500 Donation Offered
Torvi’s family is offering a $500 donation to any shelter or rescue willing to take her in and give her the safe, happy life she deserves.

⏰ Why It’s Urgent:
Due to ongoing neighbor complaints, Torvi’s family is facing an impossible deadline. They’re heartbroken and desperate to find her a safe home before the end of this week — otherwise, she may face euthanasia through no fault of her own.

🏡 If you can provide Torvi with a second chance, please reach out to Shannon at 260-316-0947 or view her profile here:

Let’s find this sweet girl the peaceful, loving home she deserves. ❤️

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5730 County Road 11A
Auburn, IN
46706

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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The DeKalb Humane Society filed for our Certificate of Incorporation on December 23, 1975 and we were granted 501(c)3 status in March of 1976.

We are committed to being a no-kill shelter and serving the DeKalb County area by promoting animal adoption, education on responsible animal ownership & welfare, and raising awareness of animal neglect & abuse.