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wndu. com > 04/13/2026 > 2nd-chance-pet-jace

2nd Chance Pet: Jace

11+ hour, 54+ min ago  (109+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This week's 2nd Chance Pet is a 1-year-old pup who is looking for his "furever" home! Kristin Szymanski joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to Jace! To learn more about Jace and…...

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wndu. com > 03/30/2026 > 2nd-chance-pets-lucas-kizzy

2nd Chance Pets: Lucas and Kizzy

2+ week, 36+ min ago  (121+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We've got a double dose of cuteness for this week's 2nd Chance Pet segment! Elaine Baell from Pet Refuge joined us on WNDU 16 News Now at Noon to introduce us to two 7-week-old kittens named Lucas and…...

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wndu. com > 03/21/2026 > first-midwest-meow-fest-organized-by-cat-lady-caf

The first Midwest Meow Fest organized by the Cat Lady Caf

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (332+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Turnout was a success for the region's first ever Meow Fest, organized by South Bend's Cat Lady Caf" owner, Kim Sult. It was born from the idea that so many other places have cat conventions, why…...

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wndu. com > 03/20/2026 > midwest-meow-fest-take-place-century-center-this-weekend

Midwest Meow Fest to take place at the Century Center this weekend

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (106+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Cat lovers will gather at the Century Center this weekend for the inaugural Midwest Meow Fest. The full-day event kicks off Saturday at 10 a. m. The event features cat-centered vendors, local rescue groups and performances. New York Times…...

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wndu. com > 03/20/2026 > midwest-meow-fest-takes-place-century-center-this-weekend

Midwest Meow Fest" takes place at the Century Center this weekend

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (119+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Cat lovers are taking over the Century Center this weekend for the inaugural Midwest Meow Fest. The full-day event kicks off Saturday at 10 a. m. The event features cat-centered vendors, local rescues groups and performances! New York Times…...

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wndu. com > 03/06/2026 > surprised-man-cited-feeding-stray-cats-during-winter-cold-snap

Surprised: Man cited for feeding stray cats during winter cold snap

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (401+ words) SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) " An Ohio man said he was shocked when he was cited for feeding stray cats behind a building he owns during a recent stretch of harsh winter weather. Scott Drummond bought the building a couple…...

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wndu. com > 02/23/2026 > midwest-meow-fest-coming-century-center-march

Midwest Meow Fest coming to Century Center in March

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (191+ words) WNDU SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The inaugural Midwest Meow Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, at the Century Center. The full-day event will include cat-centered vendors, local rescues and animal welfare organizations. New York Times best-selling author Hannah Shaw is…...

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wndu. com > video > 02/02/2026 > 2nd-chance-pets-gidget-gator

2nd Chance Pets: Gidget and Gator

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (36+ words) 2nd Chance Pets'WNDU 2nd Chance Pets: Gidget and Gator 16 News Now at 6: 30 p. m. Streamcast - Feb. 2, 2026 Basset hound from Elkhart County rescue group competes for Puppy Bowl MVP, most popular pup...

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wndu. com > 01/22/2026 > tips-keep-pets-safe-during-cold-snap-michiana

Tips to keep pets safe during cold snap in Michiana

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (308+ words) MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - As another snowfall approaches during an ongoing cold snap, pet owners are being reminded to take extra precautions to protect their animals from dangerous winter conditions. The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is advising pet owners…...

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wndu. com > 06/26/2025 > humane-society-elkhart-county-critical-handling-alleged-animal-abuse-case

Humane Society of Elkhart County critical of the handling of alleged animal abuse case

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (355+ words) ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - The Humane Society of Elkhart County has expressed concerns about the way the county prosecutor's office has handled a case of alleged animal cruelty at Jayco RV in Middlebury. The incident happened back on Feb. 27. Three…...