Community Support

Pet Care Resources

A curated list of low-cost veterinary services, spay and neuter programs, TNR assistance, emergency and after-hours care, pet food support, financial assistance, and lost & found resources for families and community cats.

✚ Low-Cost Spay & Neuter & Veterinary Services

Anderson Feline Population Reduction Center

Location: LaPorte, IN

Cause 4Paws Gary

Location: Lake County, IN

Fried’s Cat Shelter

Service: TNR assistance for community cats
Area: Northwest Indiana

Humane Indiana – Pet Wellness Clinic

Location: Munster, IN
Services: Affordable exams, vaccines, and basic care

Humane Indiana – Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic (Spay/Neuter & TNR)

Location: 421 45th Ave, Munster, IN
Services: Low-cost spay/neuter for owned pets (cats $75 male / $100 female), with online self-scheduling. For TNR or return-to-field for outdoor/community cats, email intake@humaneindiana.org or call (219) 922-3811 ext. 211.

Humane Society of Hobart

Location: 2054 E State Rd 130, Hobart, IN
Services: TNR for community cats; public trap pickup for Hobart / Lake Station / New Chicago; also pet food pantry for Hobart & New Chicago residents
Website: hshobart.org

South Suburban Humane Society

Location: 21800 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL
Services: Low-cost spay/neuter Mon–Thu by appointment (several NW Indiana ZIPs qualify for Zone 2 pricing); walk-in feral/community cat surgeries Mon–Tue mornings (check-in 7:00–7:30 a.m.); free microchips; pet food pantry
Clinic phone: (708) 755-1110

Independent Cat Society

Service: TNR assistance
Area: Northwest Indiana

Pet Friendly Services – SNAP Program

Area: Indiana statewide

Public Vet

Service: Mobile veterinary care
Website: pub.vet

SNIP Spay & Neuter Clinic

Location: Portage, IN

⚡ Emergency & After-Hours Care

EVCC – Emergency Veterinary Care Centers

Services: AAHA-accredited 24/7 emergency & critical care (walk-ins)
Highland: 8501 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN · (219) 881-1600
Westville: 1645 U.S. 421, Westville, IN · (219) 785-7300
Website: evcc.com

Hobart Animal Clinic

Services: Walk-in 24/7 emergency and urgent care (also daytime wellness)
Location: 2650 E State Rd 130, Hobart, IN

Animal Urgent Care

Services: Walk-in after-hours urgent care (not full 24/7 ER); often more affordable for non-critical evening/weekend issues
Location: 1494½ N Main St, Crown Point, IN
Hours: Mon–Tue & Thu–Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun noon–8pm; closed Wed

♥ Pet Food Assistance

Gary Pet Food Pantry

Provided by: Cause 4Paws
Location: Gary, IN
Support: Free pet food and litter, monthly distribution

Humane Indiana – Pet Food Pantry

Area: Northwest Indiana
Support: Temporary pet food assistance for families in need

Lakeshore PAWS Pet Pantry

Location: 4611 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN
Support: Free pet food and supplies when available; call ahead — stock varies
Hours: Tue–Fri 12–6; Sat–Sun 11–3; closed Mon

Humane Society of Hobart – Pet Food Pantry

Area: Hobart & New Chicago residents (pickup or homebound delivery)

Local Animal Shelters

You may also wish to check with your local animal shelter, as they occasionally offer pet food assistance.

$ Financial Assistance

PAWS: Pet Assistance & Wellness Support

Area: Porter & LaPorte counties
Support: Help for qualified owners to keep pets (food, vet care, pet deposits, etc.) via assistance request form
Website: paws219.org

🔍 Lost & Found

Humane Indiana – I Lost a Pet

Services: File lost-pet reports, microchip scan tips, local Facebook groups, Petco Love Lost, AAHA microchip lookup
Phone: (219) 922-3811 ext. 211

Petco Love Lost

Services: Free photo matching for lost pets

Porter County Animal Shelter

Location: 3355 Bertholet Blvd, Valparaiso, IN

Important Notes

  • Services, pricing, and eligibility may change.
  • Many programs require proof of income or residency.
  • Availability for low-cost services may be limited.

Resources listed here are offered by independent organizations and availability may change based on funding, staffing, or appointment capacity. We encourage pet owners to contact providers directly for the most current information and eligibility requirements.