Whitley County Humane Society Animal Shelter

09/13/2026

Calling all HSWC 5K veterans!

If you’ve participated in our 5K before, don’t forget to wear or bring your very first 5K shirt with you next Saturday, September 19!

We’ll be looking for those original baby blue and orange shirts (pictured) and entering everyone wearing one into a special 10th Anniversary prize drawing!

Dig through the closet, check the laundry pile, ask your spouse where they put it… whatever it takes. We want to see those originals!

See you at the 10th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Paws!

09/12/2026

We couldn’t put on our 10th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Paws without an incredible community behind us.

A HUGE thank you to all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who have chosen to support this year’s event!

GOLD PAW PRESENTING SPONSOR
Bowen Health

ROVING RACER SPONSORS
Big G's Sports Cafe
Blue Collar Cuts
Columbia City Goin' Postal
DaniJo's Threadshop
Espich Printing
Family Tax Company
Indiana Metal Roofing
Pickles Cafe

PUPPY POOL SPONSORS
Churubusco Watch and Jewelry
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Hounds & Whiskers Pet Care
Salesman & Son Trucking Inc
South Whitley Package Liquor
Three Birds Casual
Tomlinson's Shooting Supply

And a special thank you to everyone who donated gift cards, certificates, products and prizes to help make race day extra fun for our participants!

Dairy Queen
Culvers
Walmart
Brewha Coffee House
El Dorado
CiBo
Arby's
Burger King
Paige's Crossing
Papa's Place
Magic Wand
Heroes Family Bistro & Pub
The Pet Social
Subway
Pizza Hut
FCCLA CCHS

Whether you sponsored at a major level, donated a prize, or simply chipped in to help make our 10th anniversary celebration special — we appreciate you.

Your support doesn't just help make a great event possible. It helps HSWC continue providing care, shelter and second chances to the animals who need us.

Thank you for going the extra mile for the animals — and for helping us celebrate 10 years of 5K Fun Run/Walk for Paws!

We are so lucky to have a community that shows up for the animals and we hope to see you next weekend!

09/11/2026

We’re going GOLD for our 10th Annual 5K!

We are incredibly grateful to welcome Bowen Health as our Gold Paw Presenting Sponsor for this year’s 5K Fun Run/Walk for Paws!

As our Presenting Sponsor, Bowen Health is helping make this milestone 10th anniversary event possible and supporting HSWC as we continue our mission of giving homeless animals a second chance.

We are so thankful for businesses that choose to invest in our community — and in the animals who depend on it.

Please join us in giving a BIG thank you to Bowen Health for being our 2026 Gold Paw Presenting Sponsor!

10 years. Thousands of paws. One incredible community.

09/10/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

Next Saturday, September 19, we'll be at Morsches Park for our 10th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Paws!

If you're registered, start getting those shoes ready.

If you're not registered yet, there's still time to join us!

Runners start at 8:00 a.m. and walkers start at 9:00 a.m.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your walking buddy. Bring your best costume.

Most importantly, come help us go the extra mile for homeless animals.

$35 entry fee. Registration forms are available at hswc.org or at the shelter.

See you at the starting line!

09/10/2026

Thank you to Pop Shelf of Warsaw for the generous donations; it's very appreciated ☺️

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

HSWC joining again, stay tuned for adoption prices!

Empty the Shelters® is back starting September 18! 🐾💙

From September 18–30 BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with 269 shelters across the country to bring adoption fees down to just $70 or less!

Right now, shelters across the country are going through a tough time. Intakes are high, kennels are crowded, and pets are waiting. Your choice to adopt makes space and saves lives. 💙

Since 2016, more than 431,000 pets have found homes through Empty the Shelters. Could the next one be yours?

🔗 Find a participating shelter:
https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/empty-the-shelters/

09/08/2026

Double the Love

This September, something special is happening at Humane Society of Whitley County.

A generous anonymous donor has pledged $10,000 to match donations made throughout the month, dollar for dollar. And good news, we are already over halfway there in just 4 days!

It's a wonderful opportunity to make your gift go twice as far for the animals who depend on us.

Because behind every dollar is a dog who needs a safe place to sleep.

A cat who needs medical care.

A kitten who needs a vaccine.

An animal waiting patiently for the family they've been missing.

Your generosity already makes a difference. This September, it can make twice the difference.

Help us unlock the entire $10,000 match and make this a September to Remember.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7HWBPM8Y6ZXBQ&ssrt=1788921850232