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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 04/21/2026 > kitten-season-needs-fosters-to-help-bottle-feed-jumane-society-of-st-joseph-county > 89630995007

How you can help Humane Society of St. Joseph County feed kittens

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1589+ words) MISHAWAKA " Warming'spring'weather has brought stray cats out to "mingle.'Enter, kitten season. After a warm day,'Humane Society of St. Joseph County Executive Director Genny'Brown said, You can set your calendar for about 60 to'62 days.'After'that,'we're'going to start seeing…...

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southbendtribune. com > picture-gallery > news > local > 04/21/2026 > the-humane-society-of-st-joseph-county-seeks-fosters-for-new-kittens > 89609620007

Photos of how to bottle-feed a kitten at the Humane Society

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 03/21/2026 > pet-of-the-week-charlotte-3-12-is-available-through-humane-society > 89186371007

Looking to adopt? Charlotte's adoption fee is fully sponsored.

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (291+ words) Meet Charlotte, a 3-year-old sweetheart who has quietly become one of the Humane Society's most beloved long-term residents; and it's easy to see why. Charlotte first came into the shelter's care last June after a Good Samaritan found her wandering…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 03/13/2026 > pet-of-the-week-tatum-is-available-for-adoption-through-pet-refuge > 89065924007

This 'explorer' cat is ready to find her forever home

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (127+ words) South Bend Tribune This 'explorer' cat is ready to find her forever home This little black and white, black-bearded beauty is Tatum, and she is known for being an explorer. While at Pet Refuge she scouted out the various rooms…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 10/03/2025 > pet-of-the-week-penny-is-available-for-adoption-through-second-chance > 86424523007

Penny is available through a program called Foster-to-Adopt being offered by Second Chance

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (343+ words) Find a penny, pick it up. All day long, you'll have good luck!" Because I have been a mother, I am very gentle with other dogs and humans. Although, until I get to know you I will probably be shy…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > business > market-basket > 08/21/2025 > kitty-citty-in-mishawaka-has-found-its-niche-by-focusing-only-on-cats > 85739872007

This South Bend area store is devoted to felines and their adoring owners

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (804+ words) After spending his working career running several independent businesses, Dave Mitchell was looking for an opportunity that his two daughters could operate while he continues as a painting contractor." He also knows there will come a day when he won't…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > 08/08/2025 > north-liberty-veterinarians-run-paws-at-peace-in-home-pet-euthanasia > 84131097007

South Bend-area vets bring peace to pets, owners with in-home pet euthanasia

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1299+ words) When Osceola resident Michelle Arriaga had to euthanize two of her dogs, Marley and Lucy, she wanted their final moments to be full of love and comfort. "The thing that I didn't want to do was take them to the…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 07/01/2025 > dogs-and-cats-swamp-south-bend-animal-resource-center-shelter-adopt > 84436484007

South Bend animal shelter pleads for help after swamped with 53 dogs and cats in 2 days

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (472+ words) SOUTH BEND " The South Bend Animal Resource Center is making a fervent plea for the public's help'after it took on 53 cats and dogs in just two days:'Sunday and Monday, June 29-30.' It's a city-run shelter that, on average, has about…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 07/29/2025 > meow-mission-to-hold-vigil-for-cats-killed-in-jayco-trash-compactor > 85410408007

Candlelight vigil to be held for cats crushed in Jayco trash compactor

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (265+ words) MIDDLEBURY " The nonprofit Meow Mission will stage a candlelight vigil Thursday, July 31 for the two stray cats that were crushed to death in a Jayco RV trash compactor." The vigil will run from 7 to 8 p. m. at Middlebury Memorial Park, 105 N Main…...

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southbendtribune. com > story > news > local > 07/03/2025 > south-bend-animal-shelter-needs-adoptions-for-cats-dogs-rabbits > 84462146007

The adoptions begin. Many more homes needed for overwhelmed South Bend animal shelter.

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (470+ words) SOUTH BEND " Erin Mattingly and Chelsea Rodriguez headed out of the South Bend Animal Resource Center with quiet, face-licking Smurf, as Rodriguez said, "She'll never have to worry again." The pair came from Michigan City on Thursday, July 3, knowing that…...