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Creation Café to host Barktoberfest benefit for Humane Society of Indianapolis
September 21, 2009

Proceeds from food, beverages, and games to help homeless cats and dogs at Humane Society of Indianapolis animal shelter

Girl Scout Troop #134 Hosts Fashion Show Benefiting Humane Society of Indianapolis

September 11, 2009

Youngsters show off fall fashions to help homeless cats and dogs at Humane Society of Indianapolis animal shelter

Humane Society of Indianapolis opens registration for
Ales for Adoptable Tails fundraiser

August 27, 2009

Fall event to benefit services and animals of Humane Society of Indianapolis

Cats and dogs spayed and neutered at State Fair in need of homes
August 21, 2009

Surgeries on Humane Society of Indianapolis animals on display for two more days

Humane Society of Indianapolis animals spayed and neutered at Indiana State Fair display
August 14, 2009

Cat and dog surgeries donated by Indiana Veterinary Medical Association can be viewed until August 22

Humane Society of Indianapolis announces winner of first Mutt Strut Poster Pooch Photo Contest

August 11, 2009

Voters choose mixed-breed dog as representative for Mutt Strut, Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS HIRES ADDITIONAL STAFF VETERINARIAN
July 20, 2009

Dr. Kristine Towns will help Humane Society of Indianapolis keep up with demand for adoptable pets.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS LAUNCHES DOG PHOTO CONTEST
June 02, 2009

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) launches its first Mutt Strut Poster Pooch Photo Contest this week. Dog owners can submit photos of their pets online now until August 10 for the chance to win prizes and raise funds for the animals and services of the Humane Society of Indianapolis.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS LAUNCHES PET FOOD DRIVE
TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED

May 25, 2009

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) launches a month-long pet food drive on June 1 to collect dog and cat food for Indianapolis-area families in need. HSI will collect canned or bagged pet food, along with treats, toys and other donations at its 7929 Michigan Rd. facility and at all four Pet Supplies "PLUS" Indianapolis-area store locations.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS ADOPTS NEW GUIDING PRINCIPLES
May 12, 2009

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) has adopted new vision and mission statements in order to better serve the people and animals of Marion County.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS LAUNCHES "500 PETS OF MAY" ADOPTION DRIVE
April 29, 2009

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) launches the "500 Pets of May" adoption event on Friday, May 1 at its 7929 Michigan Rd. shelter. The non-profit organization will offer a variety of promotions and discounts throughout the month of May in an effort to find loving families for 500 cats and dogs in May.

INDIGO GIRLS CONCERT TO BENEFIT HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS PET FOOD BANK
April 21, 2009

Band accepts non-perishable food for people and pets at Friday show.

GIANT EASTER BUNNY TO APPEAR AT HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS
April 08, 2009

7929 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 http://indyhumane.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tristan Schmid: 317. 872.5650 ext. 119 tschmid@indyhumane.org

GIANT EASTER BUNNY TO APPEAR AT HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS

Springtime brings Easter Bunny and start of kitten and puppy season to HSI

INDIANAPOLIS (April 8, 2009) - The Easter Bunny will make a live appearance at the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI), 7929 N. Michigan Rd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Springtime means puppy and kitten season has begun in Indianapolis, and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around and handing out Easter eggs filled with discounts and other goodies to promote dog and cat adoption at a time of year when the shelter starts to receive more litters of puppies and kittens.

The Humane Society of Indianapolis does not euthanize for space, placed approximately 4,000 cats and dogs into loving homes last year, and hopes to find caring families for 6,000 in 2009. Many of those animals will be puppies and kittens born when unaltered dogs' and cats' breeding cycles coincide with the warmer weather; HSI hopes more animal lovers will consider adopting from the shelter to save an animal and save money. Adoption prices range from $75 to $150, and all cats and dogs available for adoption have received vaccinations, microchips and spay or neuter surgery before adoption. Many animals receive more advanced care before going home as well, such as heartworm treatment and obedience training.

A real-time list of available animals, events, and behavior and training resources is available at www.indyhumane.org.

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About the Humane Society of Indianapolis: The mission of the Humane Society of Indianapolis is to provide shelter and comfort to animals in need on the path to loving lifetime homes. Founded in 1905, HSI provides vital services to animals and people alike through sheltering and adopting animals, providing positive-reinforcement behavior training for both adoptable and owned animals through its Canine Training School, and outreach through community and shelter programs.

A private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no public or private government funding, the Humane Society of Indianapolis is supported solely by contributions, grants, bequests, investments, and adoption and service fees. For more information and current adoptable animals, visit http://indyhumane.org.

HSI DONATES HUNDREDS OF STUFFED DOG TOYS TO IMPD'S CLOTHE-A-CHILD PROGRAM
December 05, 2008

Toys will be given to underprivileged Indianapolis children for the holidays.

INDIANAPOLIS (December 5, 2008) - The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) donated several hundred stuffed dog toys to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) for distribution in the IMPD's Clothe-A-Child program, which gives toys and clothing to underprivileged children in Indianapolis during the holidays. HSI executive director John Aleshire, IMPD's Lt. Jeffrey Duhamell and others loaded boxes stuffed with the toys into an IMPD van at HSI's campus, 7929 N. Michigan Rd.

"A vendor donated hundreds of the stuffed Build-A-Bear dogs to us, which we've given out with pet adoptions," Aleshire said. "We know the stuffed dogs will bring smiles to the faces of kids who might need some cheering up this holiday season."

Starting December 17th, the IMPD will give each child in the Clothe-A-Child program a stuffed dog in addition to clothing. Any extra animals will go to Bears on Patrol, a program in which IMPD officers keep stuffed animals in their patrol cars to help comfort young children exposed to traumatic situations.

HSI OFFERS FREE PET IDENTIFICATION IN EXCHANGE FOR DONATIONS TO GLEANERS FOOD BANK
December 01, 2008

Local pet owners to receive free microchip with a donation of non-perishable food items

INDIANAPOLIS (December 1, 2008) - The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) will offer free microchips and registration for pets when their owners donate a minimum of five non-perishable food items to Gleaners Food Bank on Saturday, December 6, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at HSI's campus, 7929 N. Michigan Rd.

"The holidays are all about giving," says John Aleshire, executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis. "This event benefits pets and people - it's a great way to give to the community."

City of Indianapolis code requires that cats and dogs bear permanent means of identification, and microchips are a simple and effective way of permanently identifying a pet. After the microchip is painlessly administered, the pet's identification and the owner's contact information are registered in a database, allowing shelters and veterinarians nationwide to identify the animal and contact the owner in the event the pet becomes lost.

HSI offers microchipping to the public during regular adoption hours, no appointment necessary, for $20. However, this holiday season, pet owners can help their pets and their community by donating a bag of non-perishable grocery items to Gleaners Food Bank in exchange for a free pet microchip. Gleaners (gleaners.org) distributes food to charities that serve hundreds of thousands of hungry Hoosier families. ###

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
November 25, 2008

Christine Jeschke will bring wealth of animal-welfare experience to new position

INDIANAPOLIS (November 25, 2008) - John Aleshire, executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI), announced this morning the appointment of Christine Jeschke as director of operations. Jeschke will oversee all operations of the shelter, including its wellness center, and will help HSI begin its low-cost spay/neuter services.

"Christine's knowledge of and passion for animal welfare is invaluable to us," said Aleshire. "I could not be more excited to have her on the team."

Jeschke was previously employed as vice president of human resources at Liquid Transport Corp, an Indiana-based bulk transportation company. Currently, Jeschke serves as the president of Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc., a nonprofit that sponsors low-cost spay/neuter programs. Prior to becoming president, she served as the group's treasurer for four years. She was also recently elected to HSI's board of directors, where she serves as a liaison to grassroots animal-welfare groups. Once her employment begins at HSI, she will step down as a member of the board.

Jeschke has volunteered in many capacities for Indianapolis-based animal-welfare groups including Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, Move to Act and Indy Pit Crew.

"My life has been dedicated to improving animal welfare," said Jeschke, owner of four dogs and four cats, all rescued or adopted. "This is an amazing opportunity to help serve the animals of Indianapolis."

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About the Humane Society of Indianapolis: The mission of the Humane Society of Indianapolis is to provide shelter and comfort to animals in need on the path to loving lifetime homes. Founded in 1905, HSI provides vital services to animals and people alike through sheltering and adopting animals, providing positive- reinforcement behavior training for both adoptable and owned animals through its Canine Training School, and outreach through community and shelter programs. A private, nonprofit organization that receives no public or private government funding, the Humane Society of Indianapolis is supported solely by contributions, grants, bequests, investments, and adoption and service fees. For more information and current adoptable animals, visit indyhumane.org.

Humane Society of Indianapolis Policy Changes Improve Local Animal Welfare
October 28, 2008

Contact: John Aleshire: 317.872.5650 ext. 104 Emily Potter: 317.977.2206 ext. 158 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2008

Humane Society of Indianapolis Policy Changes Improve Local Animal Welfare
Changes Focus on Marion County's immediate animal overpopulation problem

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Since John Aleshire became the new executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI), he has been adamant on improving the immediate need of animal welfare in Marion County. To help meet the challenge of finding good homes for unwanted or stray animals in Marion County, HSI has implemented several policy changes.

While there are many animals in need of a home, HSI has ceased the transfer of animals from shelters outside of Marion County in order to focus on the immediate need of the county it serves. In the last six months, HSI has brought a record 631 animals to its facility for adoption from Indianapolis Animal Care and Control compared to 87 animals during the same period in 2007. During September, HSI brought 167 animals from the city shelter.

"At HSI it is all about the animals," said Aleshire. "We will continue to focus on the metropolitan Indianapolis area until all of its animal welfare needs are met. This approach enables the Humane Society of Indianapolis to place more strays from the city shelter in homes than ever before."

In addition to focusing on Marion County's pet overpopulation, HSI has changed its fee structure. To help reduce the financial burden of pet adoption and ownership, HSI has capped adoption fees at $150. Also, if a person must surrender their pet, HSI has permanently waived owner surrender fees.

"As a result of these changes, we are positioning ourselves as the place to go if an owner must surrender his or her pet," said Aleshire. "Once we receive a surrendered pet, we make a commitment to the owner to place the pet on our adoption floor and provide care until a new owner is found. Every dog or cat on our adoption floor remains there and is cared for until they find a new home."

HSI has also made a commitment to collaborate and share resources with animal care groups actively working in Indianapolis on behalf of abused, neglected or homeless animals.

"In the past months, we've begun working to establish supportive relationships with many of the animal welfare groups," said Aleshire. "These partnerships are in the best interest of all animals in need in Marion County, and essential to reducing the number of animals in need of a home."

5th Annual Mutt Strut presented by National City
April 18, 2008

Sunday, April 27, 2008 - the day the track goes to the dogs.

Humane Society of Indianapolis Receives
$50,000 from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
April 14, 2008

Humane Society of Indianapolis Receives $50,000 from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND INDIANAPOLIS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL LAUNCH FIRST STEP IN NEW COLLA
April 14, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS...The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) and Indianapolis Animal Care & Control (IACC) announced today they have implemented the first step in their recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to benefit homeless animals in Indianapolis. Shelter will resume regular hours on Tuesday

Community Day
April 05, 2008

Humane Society of Indianapolis & Kipp Brothers Toys and Novelties Community Day

The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators
Elects Martha Boden as Treasurer
February 25, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS...The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) has elected the Humane Society of Indianapolis CEO, Martha Boden, as its treasurer and chair of its Finance Committee.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS
ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
February 21, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS...The Humane Society of Indianapolis has announced the election of six new members of the Board of Directors to three-year terms. Those elected were Dr. Bob Barnes, Randy Brown, Robb Day, Dr. Vicki Mech Hester, Dona Stohler and Kay Whitaker.

NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS
AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS
January 02, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS...The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) will launch new customer service hours effective Saturday, January 5, 2008. The new hours will allow the shelter to be open for longer hours on the weekend, the busiest time of the week at the shelter.

Humane Society of IndianapolisAccepts Animals from Rushville Animal Shelter
December 13, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS...Martha M. Boden, CEO of the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI), called Rushville, Indiana Mayor Bob Bridges and offered to take that city's animals while the City of Rushville Animal Shelter is temporarily closed.

People and Their Dogs Will Gather at Humane Society
for Camp Rover Romp
October 13, 2007

Camp Rover Romp...a fun-filled day of romping and activities for the entire family to spend with their four-legged friend! Activities include doggie musical chairs, Doggie Idol talent showcase, a chance for a canine to paint his way to becoming a Doggie d'Vinci, and a Camp Rover Romp photo opportunity. It?s just like summer camp when your were a kid!

ALES FOR ADOPTABLE TAILS
September 27, 2007

Microbrew and hors d'oeuvre pairing benefiting the Humane Society of Indianapolis

HUMANE SOCIETY TO HOST PET MEMORIAL SERVICE
August 14, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS...The Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) and Pet Angel Memorial Center will host a special memorial service in remembrance of loved and lost pets on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Humane Society?s Obedience Training Room at 7929 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis. The memorial service is free and open to the public.

The Humane Society of the United States Appoints Martha Boden
To Companion Animals Advisory Council
February 16, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS...The Humane Society of the United States Appoints Martha Boden To Companion Animals Advisory Council