BEST SHELTER IN THE AREA-NO CONTEST We have loved going to…read morethe Humane Society of Hobart for over a decade. We adopted our first dog there in 2015-met her, fell in love, and was able to bring her home that day. She passed in 2022 and we went back 2023 to see what dogs they had. They were great about knowing what dog would fit our family and we adopted our second. Just came back in 2026 and, once again, excellent service. We came home with our third dog from Hobart Humane in May and it's been great. They actually WANT to see their animals adopted. No ridiculous hoops to jump through or crazy long application processes. Yes, the building is dated, but the animals are well cared for, the customer service is wonderful, and the staff actually cares to see the animals get into happy homes! We will for sure be back!

I think they do great for their caring of the animals. I…read moredont like that just because they know your name, doesn't mean they know me. I was really disappointed and offended that I wanted to adopt a fur baby and the girl accused me of adopting a cat and bringing it back because of allergies. I told her it wasn't me and she said " yes it was you I remember your name". You brought a cat back cause of allergies. WRONG! I DONT HAVE ALLERGIES. She looked my info up, guess what?? It didnt show I returned a kitten because i have or my husband has allergies. She was a stray that was to wild to keep. She had nothing to say, didnt apologize no nothing. I had adopted a cat over 9 years ago and had no issues. Now because this girls accused me of having allergies and returning and trying to get a different cat because she knew my name, I believe she will mess up my chances of getting a cat for my home to love. I love animals, I hate accusatory tones and statements.

This is a wonderful dog & cat rescue. The owner/director is so kind and the fosters are so caring…read more You can really tell how much the want to help each and every animal they rescue. I Highly recommend them.

From the owner: We focus on the rescue, rehabilitation & adoption of animals & the education of our community…read more We are a group of dedicated volunteers working to build a No Kill community that respects & values the life of every animal. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit active in Indiana. I Wanna Go Home Rescue animals are placed in loving foster homes for rehabilitation prior to adoption, to address medical, obedience & temperament needs.

It was so much fun to be around so many kitties! ‍ Everyone who works there are so nice and…read morewelcoming.

Cute place! We didn't get to play with the cats. They were booked so we went upstairs and watched…read moresome kids play with them. This was as entertaining. We ordered sandwiches which were so delicious. They sell the chicken salad in containers which I have stopped and bought since then. The cat things you can buy there are some of the cutest. Great place to go for gifts for your crazy cat friends! The two ladies working there were very helpful and friendly.

Whenever you call they don't answer , you ask questions about why they won't take a dog that's been…read moreout in the cold for who knows how long and she gets a attitude and says " why are you questioning me " pathetic

Lake County Animal shelter isn't your typical shelter. They have staff that truly love and care for…read moreall the animals. When people think animal shelter they usually think the worst. Lake County isn't that. They make sure each fur baby is well nourished and cared for. No matter size or story they came from each are loved the same. They get high quality food, treats, and even exercise! They also get their bedding changed daily with animals and toys to make them feel like they have a home for the time being. They love and appreciate ALL donations and put them to great use!

Got a great dog. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Price was fair/reasonable. Overall good…read moreplace.

This is also a conflicted review Im not sure what to rate so I gave 2 stars . The staff seemed…read morevery caring and concerned about the animals there mostly cats. Si=aid it was cat season??? They seemed under staffed. The smell was horrible I adopted a mixed breed dog. I think they really just went by how he looks now ,not sure if he is a pit mix(no DNA test) as stated. HIs mother looks like any ol lil mixed breed dog obviously not a pit or pit mixed(got to see her). Do they need money? Admittedly they dont know what the father is . I also heard a lot of under chatter so to speak. The young male said, " What happens when she finds out ------."Then the front desk person said," She will love him by then." This is why I asked do they need donations? Please y'all give donations . I drove a long way to get this dog originally saw it on Adopt A Pet. Got 2 other rescues from this site. They turned out fine, especially the first one who was actually looked like a Staffordshire mix. After I got the first dog, so well mannered house broken and trained I decided then (after the second one)all rescues are most definitely not created equal. I suppose they need donations. I must say the second turned out to have more fur than expected Hmm in hind site kinda looks like a similar breed to the mother of the pup i just got. Had a few issues/concerns with the health of this pup the front desk person was very accommodating, but too far of a drive back for me . I did have to spend $75.00 plus to take to my vet. And will get set of third pup shots on Monday. Again out of my pocket I must say the rescues did offer but that means I have to drive so far back there. Any who the pup I got is a little wild and very smart, he is adjusting well. Already knows the routine and will alert me if he has to go outside. Who knows what he will look like.. Im sure like his mom any ol lil mixed breed dog. Suggestions: make sure your part of the paperwork is completely filled out with a health statement etc. and make sure the pup is not released until all shots are given . Maybe he shouldn't have been on the site without these things. Or at least reduce the price for the needed remaining shots and not rescue pricing as it is much lower than real prices. If u cant afford this then......... I would think one is supposed to feel good after a rescue not taken advantage of. Rescues are not cheap of course cheaper than a breeder but due diligence is expected.

The staff were very nice and knowledgeable. The place where the animals were kept was clean and…read morefree from odor. When I'm ready for another pet I will consider going here first.

I had 10 kittens I needed help finding homes & I called this place 3 separate times in Aug, the…read more18th, 19th & the 24th & still to this day, NO ONE has returned my calls! I left detailed voicemails. It's so hard to find help trying to rehome kittens & had I left them in a box in an alley somewhere, that would've been considered inhumane. But all the shelters I reached out too, including this one, offered no help or assistance. They don't care for real & the only real option is to just leave them in a box by their front door. If you're looking for help to rehome or surrender any animals, this definitely isn't the place!!

When I first walked in they told me I would have to submit an application to see the dogs, ok great…read moreno problem. We leave and my boyfriend (who is 19) submits the application and within like 20 minutes receives a call. *background: my boyfriend put me and my miniature dachshund down on the application because the dog would be around us a lot, not because we live with him* First we get told that he has to be 21 so the dog would have to be put under his dad's name, and they would have to call his dad to make sure it is ok. (He has no problem with this). I was in the store while my boyfriend took the call, and the lady he was talking to told him that no information was found for my dog. She was REAL snotty about this. (She is not under my name for the vet but my moms, she's just the one who paid for/set up the account for my dog because I was a minor when I got my dog). I had my boyfriend call back and tell them that my dogs name is not under any of the names on the application and the lady was once again rude. She called my boyfriend's dad, and asked like she said she would. My boyfriend's dad said yes of course and the lady replied with "okay.. I guess". *at some point during the call she informs my boyfriend that all the people in his household AND my dog would have to come in to meet the said dog to make sure everyone would get along. My dog does NOT do good in shelter/vet like environments. She does not do well with new people.* After she gets off the phone with my boyfriend's dad, she calls my boyfriend back and tells him that my mom would have to call my vet and allow them to release the medical information. I understand the application and them wanting to make sure all of their dogs go to a good home, but the attitude and the way that we were both treated, as LEGAL adults, is very disappointing.

Located on Evans in Valpo…read more This is an awesome place to go to adopt your next pet. They have a lot of dogs & get new ones in all the time. From mixes to pure breds, there is always someone in need of a good, loving home. If you're not looking to adopt right now, you can always volunteer. They need walkers, cleaners, and fosters. You can also donate much needed items. They keep a list on hand of the things they are in need of. Everyone is so nice & helpful. The dogs are well taken care of. The cages are clean. The dogs get walked and played with by the volunteers. They make sure that each dog has a meet & greet & is the right fit for their potential family.

I tired for 2 WEEKS to get into contact with them about a cat. I tried emailing calling going in…read morecalling petsmart to see when they will be there never heard a single word from them. The cat I was trying to get for 2 weeks got adopted out 10 mins after I called to see if they were in and I was told no only Saturdays they come in but they had a whole event on Thursday. they lie don't tell the truth don't truly care about the animals only about the money they will make off of them. I have even tried to be a foster mom for them because the desperately need them but they refuse to answer. I have 3 cats so it not that they think I can't handle them I've gotten one from them 4 years ago so i don't know what has changed but they truly don't care

I have adopted several cats over the years from Treasured Friends and have only good things to say…read moreabout them.