Hoppy, Healthy & Safe

06/13/2026

Heading to Indy Pride tomorrow for Pet Pride? Make sure to stop by the HH&S booth to meet some of our animals (and people), learn more about what we do and buy some cute merch for the animals!

06/10/2026

Wondering where to see us this summer? Make sure to save this post and check back often as we will update as new public events get added!

06/09/2026

Why do we harp on RESPONSIBLE pet ownership?

There’s no rest for rescuers . First Cricket now an incoming snake because someone abandoned it when they moved out.

Yall. I need a break. Could you just like…take care of your pets or reach out before it gets to this point? Intakes are so much easier when it’s not an emergency and when we can get background info.

06/08/2026

How about a little good! It was a rough start to the day but a visit to Elwood Health and Living always makes it a little better. 💛

06/08/2026

Well. This wasn’t the update I was hoping to make.

You know it’s never good when your vet messages you “ this is so much worse than I even imagined”

Poor cricket likely suffered a lifetime of neglect.

Today we made the decision to ease that suffering and help him pass peacefully. It’s a decision that we never make lightly. The decision was made with the input of our vet and deemed to be the most humane option. We wish Cricket would have had a much longer life and been able to go into a loving and caring home. But our wishes can’t undo the neglect inflicted upon him.

Please, If you’re struggling to care for your pets reach out to someone. Don’t let it get to this point.

Cricket deserved better than to have had to suffer from your choices. Our foster, our vet team and our Board deserves better than to have to make this heartbreaking decision because of your choices.

06/08/2026

Unfortunate Update: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LLV8j7Fvr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We're on a bearded dragon intake freeze.

I know we've posted that before... and again I couldn't say no.

Cricket was recently posted on a free rehoming page and when I say my heart sunk when I saw him it's an understatement. Unfortunately comments were turned off before I could hop on offering our help. However yesterday we received a message from the person who was able to get him offering to be a foster if he could come into our care. We immediately said yes and got to work setting up vet care.

Cricket was in such bad shape when picked up that his new (very experienced) foster immediately took him to the Emergency Vet because she couldn't tell if he was even alive. They gave him some very compassionate care and he's now headed to All-Star Veterinary Clinic for a full exam.

Cricket has a long, probably expensive road in front of him and we can only say yes to these difficult situations because of amazing supporters like you who believe not only in us but in the fighters who come into care.

If you are interested in donating we would ask that you please do so via paypal or venmo as those funds can be utilized immediately whereas Facebook only sends out donations on a monthly basis. If you are unable to donate (which is seriously so fine) please share our posts!

Thank you for your continued support, love and encouragement- send it all Crickets way!

PayPal: https://bit.ly/HHSPayPalDonation
Venmo:
Donations can be made directly to the Vet by calling (317) 896-9993

06/05/2026

Make sure you get your tickets to come hang out with some great people and even more fun animals!

(Or if you’re a HH&S volunteer who is interested in helping out send us a message!)

🍻🐾 Save the date — and save some money while you're at it!

Tickets for Ales for Adoptable Tails are on sale now, and during the month of June you can use promo code EARLYBIRD26 to score a discounted ticket.

Join us on September 19, 2026, at COhatch Broad Ripple for an evening of great drinks, community, and support for animals in need.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026Ales

Don't wait — the early bird discount is only available through June 30!

05/28/2026

A few updates and an introduction:

1st and foremost: THANK YOU. Thank you for your love, patience and kindness during the last couple of weeks while I processed the loss of Marge that compounded with the many other losses in the last year and THANK YOU to all our new followers and those who donated on behalf of Agnes- because of you we’ve been able to get some meds on hand that will be a life saver for animals and have a financial buffer for when animals come in needing care.

2nd: I’m hoping to get caught up on adoption and volunteer applications and surrender requests this weekend. If I’m able to do so we will be re-opening to owner surrenders on 6/1.

3rd: Don’t forget to join our new Patreon! Introductions to all of our ambassador animals and a new blog post will be up tonight!

4th: meet Frat! Frat transferred to us a few months ago after the amazing rescue he was previously with saw his potential as an education ambassador. He’s done a couple small programs and we’re so excited to have him joining Baguette in the snake rotation for this summer!

05/19/2026

It only seems fitting that an animal that was in and of herself a movement would spark a larger movement to help animals everywhere. In honor of Agnes, the amazing beaver who changed peoples perspectives and brought the eyes of the world (literally) on Indiana’s native wildlife and the great work of The Pipsqueakery we are joining the

This movement, started by our friends at The Pipsqueakery, turns a sad time into a life changer. Bringing together rescues, wildlife rehabs and animal lovers together to honor a memory.

All donations made in honor of Agnes will be going towards medical care for the animals in our care.

Please mark any donations with and make sure you’re sharing your favorite Agnes or other animal memory! This picture of Agnes smiling in her sleep is easily one of mine!

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