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7929 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN
46268
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News 
Cat hit by car, shot, and left for dead
January 10th, 2011
Leg amputation may save Big Bob’s life and allow him to be adopted for the holidays from IndyHumane
A cat who was hit by a car, shot and left for dead in Indianapolis over the weekend is now being cared for by theHumane Society of Indianapolis and may make a recovery in time for the holidays.
The 4-year-old male Russian Blue cat, named “Big Bob,” was found by volunteers of local cat-advocacy groupIndyFeral, who then brought him to IndyHumane for life-saving medical care. Big Bob’s thigh had shrapnel from a firearm embedded in it, and his leg’s fracture was so significant that the leg had to be amputated in order to save the cat’s life. Big Bob is doing well after his surgery and is being monitored by our veterinary team, which provides a variety of care in addition to spay/neuter surgeries to dogs and cats surrendered to the shelter and transferred from other rescue groups.
Big Bob was fortunate to be found and brought to IndyHumane. Animals like him rely on your donations to save their lives. Make a charitable gift to help animals like Big Bob today: Donate Now
Our locally based, independent non-profit organization relies on charitable contributions from individual donors like you for the vast majority of our funding. We invest $600 - $800 in the average animal’s care. However, Big Bob’s surgery and recovery will far exceed that cost. Donations to assist with Big Bob’s care can be made in person at the shelter, 7929 N. Michigan Rd., online at IndyHumane.org, or by calling 317-872-5650 extension 125.
We don’t put animals down because of space or time and will make Big Bob available for adoption after he recovers. Though he’s not currently up for adoption, you can adopt any available cat 3 years or older for a discounted fee of only $25 until December 31, 2010!
What you can do if you see an animal suffering in Indianapolis:
Thank you to Indy’s local media for sharing Big Bob’s story!
WRTV6: “Cat Hit By Car, Shot Gets 2nd Chance”
FOX59: “Cat hit by car, shot, left for dead”
WTHR13: “Cat, hit by car, survives shooting”
WISHTV8: “Cat hit by car, shot and left for dead”
WIBC 93.1FM: “Rescued Cat Beats the Odds to Survive”
Pet Pals: “Cat Hit by car, shot and left for dead is saved!”
- Call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 317-262-TIPS if you suspect animal cruelty
- Call Animal Control at 317-327-1397 or the Mayor’s Action Center at 327-4MAC if you suspect animal neglect, such as an animal left outside without food, water, or shelter.
- Call 911 if you see an animal being abused.
- Contact the Humane Society of Indianapolis or IndyFeral if you see a cat in need of help.
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Mother nature was keeping all of the humans and their pups on their toes last Saturday, but the rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of the over 6,000 IndyHumane supporters and their best canine friends.
The Plaza opened at the same time the clouds did but once the front moved through the weather cleared and the Track filled with every imaginable breed and mixed breed. "It was amazing!", said first-time Mutt Strutter Amanda Jones. "Every shape, size and color of dog was on the track. My poodle, Binkley, was in heaven with the smells!"
This year's Mutt Strut was a success thanks to sponsors like title sponsor Harrison College but also thanks in large part to the increased individual fundraising efforts of Mutt Strut registrants. Everyone's efforts combined to raise (drum roll please) $398,561.94 just shy of our $400,000 goal! If you raised money for Mutt Strut but haven't had a chance to send it in (online or in person) we're accepting these donations till June 1st. And, if you would like to donate to get us closer to, or over our goal, that would be great, too! We'll see you in 2013 for the 10th Annual Mutt Strut!
Check out the photos of Mutt Strut 2012
Watch this short video.. it's almost like being there!
Pet Food Recall
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All proceeds from your IndyHumane purchases go to support the mission and the welfare of the thousands of animals we serve each year. Go ahead, buy something–it's for you AND for them!
