Huntington County Humane Society

Huntington County Humane Society Our purpose and passion is to save animals. Join our cause at huntingtonhumane.org/donate We’re on PETFINDER!
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Check out some of our adoptable animals here:

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=IN88&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

Tank heard us say low-rise jeans are coming back into style and wants to know if that popularity also applies to low-rid...
08/30/2025

Tank heard us say low-rise jeans are coming back into style and wants to know if that popularity also applies to low-ride pups? He’s asking for a friend, of course. 😆😏

Meet Tank.
He’s two years old, built like a speed bump, and shorter than your coffee table.

Tank’s hobbies include:
•Stealing blankets like it’s a full-time job.
•Having zero respect for your personal space.
•Pretending he’s a big dog.

He’s kid-friendly, dog-friendly, cat-overly friendly (as in he REALLY, REALLY wants to be liked by cats so your kitties need to be pretty tolerant of his pushy and slightly obsessive behaviors), and absolutely not cold-friendly. Indiana winters? 🥶 Only if you buy him a closet full of sweaters.

Tank thinks he’s best reason to cancel your weekend plans and we couldn’t agree more 😉 Adoption hours: Sat/Sun 12–4, Labor Day 12–4.

👀 LOOK. AT. THEM. NOW. 🚨We know we promised you a video… but honestly? We were too busy absolutely losing our minds over...
08/29/2025

👀 LOOK. AT. THEM. NOW. 🚨
We know we promised you a video… but honestly? We were too busy absolutely losing our minds over these ridiculously photogenic pups that landed in our care. 😍📸

This Labor Day weekend could be the one you meet the love of your life (four paws, wet nose, dreamboat eyes 💕).

📅 Holiday Adoption Hours:
➡️ Saturday: 12–4
➡️ Sunday: 12–4
➡️ Monday (Holiday Hours): 12–4

You. Can’t. Miss. Out. On. These. Kids. 🐾

You might be sitting there scrolling and thinking, “Wait… why has the shelter not been blowing up my timeline like usual...
08/29/2025

You might be sitting there scrolling and thinking, “Wait… why has the shelter not been blowing up my timeline like usual?” 🤯🤔

Welllll… we’ve been busy. Like BUSY busy. The kind of busy where we blinked and somehow we’re fully loaded with new doggos and still bursting at the seams with cats. (Seriously, someone turn off the kitten faucet!)

For the sake of ALL the furry freeloaders currently in our care, can you help us out with some supplies?

👉 Wet cat food
👉 Cat Chow (how we don’t own stock in Purina yet is beyond us 😅).
👉 Bleach
👉 And if you check our Chewy wishlist, you’ll see some new mats we’re trying out for both the cats and the pups.

Oh, and if you’d like to see exactly who is eating all this food and lounging on all these mats, tune in tonight - we’ll be dropping some videos of our furry friends. 🐾

https://www.chewy.com/g/huntington-county-humane-society-inc_b71415834 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/33DFSX9AE6W1Z

🆘‼️ HELP NEEDED: MISSING DOG 🆘‼️Edge is a new shelter resident. He scaled our fence this morning during morning cleaning...
08/27/2025

🆘‼️ HELP NEEDED: MISSING DOG 🆘‼️
Edge is a new shelter resident. He scaled our fence this morning during morning cleaning rotations 💔 Staff are currently out driving the nearby roads but have not spotted him so far.

Last seen at 390 Thurman Poe Way.
If you see Edge, please contact dispatch immediately at 260-356-8316.

Thank you so much for your help!

💍🐾 Taylor & Travis, call us. We’re ready. 🐾💍Our shelter squad has been in FULL “Enchanted” prep mode because rumor has i...
08/27/2025

💍🐾 Taylor & Travis, call us. We’re ready. 🐾💍

Our shelter squad has been in FULL “Enchanted” prep mode because rumor has it a certain pop queen and her tight end king are heading down the aisle. 👑🎤🏈

These animals aren’t just dressed for the wedding of the century… they’re in their Forever & Always era. And plot twist: their perfect love story isn’t with Taylor or Travis. It’s with YOU. 🫶

So if you’re ready to catch feelings like T-Swift caught that friendship bracelet from Travis, slide into our shelter today between 12-6pm. These shelter stars are officially ready for their “Lover” era.

⚠️ Disclosure: No, our shelter staff did not spend their day hand-tailoring miniature tuxedos and couture gowns for cats and dogs. 🙃 These images are very clearly photoshopped. (We can barely keep our socks matching, let alone stitch tulle.)

Happy National Dog Day from our very own Wicket! 🌟 This pint-sized, 7-month-old, powerhouse is proof that good things co...
08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day from our very own Wicket! 🌟

This pint-sized, 7-month-old, powerhouse is proof that good things come in small, wiggly, zoomy packages. She’s young, energetic, and believes every human, dog, and (probably) cat is just a best friend she hasn’t met yet.

✨ The Wicket Starter Pack:
▪️Kid-approved (just supervise the littlest ones because she’s got some “small but mighty” bounce to her step).
▪️Dog social!
▪️Training whiz in the making - she’s smart, food motivated, and basically begging to show off her future trick skills.
▪️Professional adventure buddy (sorry couch potatoes, she’s booking her calendar with hikes, runs, and playdates).

On National Dog Day, she’s here to remind you: the best way to celebrate dogs is to ADOPT one. 😉🤎🤍

🚨 Breaking News: Huskies everywhere are revoking Atlas’ Husky Card 😆Meet Atlas: the husky who clearly didn’t read the “h...
08/25/2025

🚨 Breaking News: Huskies everywhere are revoking Atlas’ Husky Card 😆

Meet Atlas: the husky who clearly didn’t read the “how to: husky” manual.
🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️❌ Runs marathons? Nope. He’s more of a “power walk to the fridge” kind of guy.
💨❌ Escape artist? Nah. If the gate’s open, he’s probably going to stand there and judge you for not closing it.
🎶❌ Belts out the Song of His People? Only when it really counts (like… never).
🌪️❌ Hyperactive chaos tornado? Try “docile, kid-loving, dog-friendly, chill dude.”

Atlas is 4 years old, gorgeous enough to cause traffic accidents, and friendly with literally everyone - kids, dogs, and cats (which he’s lived with all 3). He’s been loved, and it shows. Honestly, he’s so polite and balanced that other huskies are starting to petition to have his membership card revoked.

If you’re into huskies (or even if you swore you’d never touch one with a 10-foot leash), Atlas is your dream guy. Adopt him before word gets out that having an “easy husky” is actually a thing.
😉🤣

Our awesome volunteer, Finley, is aspiring to work at the shelter (and maybe become a dog trainer someday 🐕✨). Her secre...
08/24/2025

Our awesome volunteer, Finley, is aspiring to work at the shelter (and maybe become a dog trainer someday 🐕✨). Her secret weapon? A bag full of Finley’s Dog Treats - the official snack of Fridays with Fin! 😉

🍯 Molasses (and all his shelter pals) know the drill: when Finley shows up, the snacks do too. Tails wag faster, training gets easier, and suddenly kennel life feels a little sweeter.

Big thanks to Finley’s Treats for helping us make shelter days brighter AND here’s your not so subtle reminder that Molasses is still looking for a forever home. 👀🔎🏠 He’s sweet, silly, water-obsessed, and ready to swap kennel life for couch life. He’s great with kids, is making a ton of progress on his training/manners, and he makes friends with other dogs easily! What more could you want?! 🐶🙌🏻

Come meet Molasses! And if you bring a bag of snacks, he’ll be your biggest fan 😉

**I AM HOME** ⁉️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️Male Found On Division St, No Chip & No Collar.
08/24/2025

**I AM HOME**

⁉️ DO YOU KNOW ME? ‼️
Male Found On Division St, No Chip & No Collar.

🍬 Chew on This…You Need HUBBA BUBBA!There are good dogs. There are great dogs. And then there’s Hubba Bubba, the hound/p...
08/24/2025

🍬 Chew on This…You Need HUBBA BUBBA!

There are good dogs. There are great dogs. And then there’s Hubba Bubba, the hound/pittie mix who will quietly turn your life into the best adventure you didn’t know you were missing.

✨ Canine Good Vibes Ambassador: Dogs? He’s tolerant, polite, and chill. Humans? He’s approachable and friendly. Kids? Older ones definitely adore him, and for the littles - well, he hasn’t met one yet but he’s happy to do so before signing up for babysitting duties.

✨ The Nose Knows: He’ll sniff every corner of your yard, your street, and your life because mysteries don’t solve themselves. 🔎 Who needs Netflix when you’ve got your very own detective drama playing out on walks?

✨ Low-Key Casanova: Hubba Bubba isn’t clingy, but he’s got a confident swagger. He’ll lean into your scratches, flash you his “yep, that’s the good spot” leg kick, then strut off like the smooth operator he is.
Translation: he’s into you, but he also knows how to play it cool.

✨ Your Built-In Adventure Buddy: Easy on the leash, but when his nose catches something? Buckle up. Hiking trails, sniff-safaris, weekend getaways, Hubba Bubba is your “let’s go” guy.

Here’s the truth: life without Hubba Bubba is like gum without flavor. Sure, it works. But why settle for meh when you could have sweet, funny, loyal, and a little bit irresistible?

🚗💨Don’t walk, RUN. Hubba Bubba is waiting and he’s the one you’ll brag about to all your friends: “Yeah, this is my dog. No big deal. He’s perfect.” 💁🏼‍♀️

❇️ Adopting FIV+ Cats: Busting the MythsIn North America, only 3–5% of healthy cats test positive for FIV and while that...
08/23/2025

❇️ Adopting FIV+ Cats: Busting the Myths

In North America, only 3–5% of healthy cats test positive for FIV and while that’s a pretty SMALL number, there’s still a pretty BIG stigma rooted in outdated or misleading information.

🐾 MYTH #1 – FIV IS A DEATH SENTENCE.

👊🏻 Reality: It’s not.

▪️ There have been many modern studies conducted that prove that FIV+ cats live lifespans equal to indoor cats without FIV.
▪️Many never show symptoms their entire lives.
▪️While FIV can make cats more susceptible to other illnesses or infection, with exercise, proper diet, and vet care FIV cats typically thrive.

⚠️ Some places still recommend euthanasia for healthy FIV+ cats. This is NOT supported by the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ guidelines.

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🐾 MYTH #2 – FIV+ CATS CAN’T LIVE WITH OTHER ANIMALS.

👊🏻Reality: They can!

▪️FIV spreads primarily through deep bite wounds (think aggressive, blood drawing wounds - not playful banter) not grooming, food bowls, or litter boxes.
▪️In homes where cats are fixed, indoors, and peaceful, the risk of transmission is extremely low.

📌 Important: FIV only affects cats. It cannot spread to humans, dogs, or other animals.

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🐾 MYTH #3 – FIV+ CATS HAVE A LOWER QUALITY OF LIFE.

👊🏻Reality: FIV is an incredibly slow virus, often taking years to cause any issues, if ever.

▪️ FIV+ cats can remain asymptomatic for years or even their entire lives.
▪️With a balanced diet, safe environment, and regular checkups, FIV cats live full, happy lives.

💡 The Bottom Line

FIV+ cats deserve the same love and chance at a home as any other shelter animal. Don’t let three little letters stand in the way of adopting your new best friend.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv/

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/all-animals/fiv-positive-cats

📸 Photo’d here is Tommy Boy, a happy & healthy FIV+ kitty who is available for adoption!

🚨 Beagle Lovers, we need you. 🚨Bugle bays non-stop. He’s stressed, which means the dogs around him are stressed too. (Im...
08/23/2025

🚨 Beagle Lovers, we need you. 🚨

Bugle bays non-stop. He’s stressed, which means the dogs around him are stressed too. (Imagine being stuck next to a wailing toddler who never finds comfort. That’s life in the kennels right now.) 💔

Here’s the deal:
✅ He’s sweet, docile, and social (when he’s not mid-ballad).
✅ Great with kids and does well in mellow playgroups (he’s a senior, give the man a break).
👎🏻🐱He’s not into cats - chasing is his hobby.
✅ He’s started on anti-anxiety meds, but his forever family may need to work with their vet to adjust his plan.

The shelter just isn’t the place for his sensitive beagle soul. He needs his couch, his people, and maybe a spot by the window to practice his “songs.”

👉 If you love beagles, PLEASE come rescue Bugle. He needs you, and honestly… so do all the other pups trying to nap next to his 24/7 serenades. 😅

Address

390 Thurman Poe Way
Huntington, IN
46750

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12603560355

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