Category Archives: Animal Corner
Trumpeter Swans Rescued from Interstate Receive Care, Released Back to Natural Habitat
In Lake County, a family of swans found on Interstate 80/94 near Grant Street earlier this year were released to their wetlands habitat after receiving months of care at Humane Indiana Wildlife...
Laura Waluszko Nov 13, 2023
Firefighters Rescue Cat from Heater Vent
In Utah, Park City firefighters rescued a cat stuck in a tight spot Monday. A family called the fire department to help their cat who was stuck in a heater vent in their house. The feline had reported...
Laura Waluszko Nov 03, 2023
Humane Indiana Wildlife 8th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana Wildlife's 8th Annual Festival of Owls is happening Saturday November 4, 2023, 9am to 4pm, at a new venue this year, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts on Ridge Road in Munster. ...
Laura Waluszko Nov 02, 2023
Indianapolis Animal Care Services Beyond Capacity with No Space for Incoming Animals
Indianapolis Animal Care Services says it has no open spaces for incoming animals. Organization leaders say they are beyond capacity and will be forced to euthanize for space if the dogs they currentl...
Joey Martin May 04, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Environmental Action Grant Award Winners
NIPSCO has announced the 2023 Environmental Grant Recipients supporting 15 local nonprofit organizations in their environmental and educational efforts. This years focus was on animal preservation, ha...
Joey Martin Apr 25, 2023
Owl Rescued from Icy Lake in Merrillville
(Photo courtesy Erin’s Farm NFP Facebook page) In Lake County, an injured great horned owl is rescued from the middle of an icy lake by the staff at Hidden Lake Park, Merrillville Animal Control...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2023
Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2023 Gardening Show
In Porter County, the gardening show returns this Saturday. The Porter County Master Gardeners Association’s 17th annual Gardening Show is January 21, 2023, 8am to 4pm, at the Porter County Expo...
Joey Martin Jan 19, 2023
Rescuers Free Goose Stuck in Frozen Sand at Dunes State Park
(Photo courtesy Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Facebook page) In Porter County, Indiana Conservation officers say a Canada goose frozen in wet sand along the edge of Lake Michigan at Indian...
Joey Martin Dec 28, 2022
Record Store Fundraiser Benefits Homeless Animals in the Region
(Back Row/L to R) Record Bin owner Tom Lounges, HSNI Board President Jerry Kanies, HSNI Executive Director Freida White, Santa Claus, Record Bin owner Alice Lounges. Front Row: Record Bin store manage...
Joey Martin Dec 27, 2022
Sandhill Cranes Finishing Up Annual Fall Visit to the Region
Thousands of well-known visitors to the Region are flying through now. From 2,000 to over 30,000 — that’s how the population of the migrating Sandhill Cranes has grown at their well-known ...
Joey Martin Dec 08, 2022