July 2015
In This Issue
Hair Ball - Coming Soon
Vote SNSI
Protect Your Pet from Heartworm
Adoption Event Success
Groups Awarded Assistance
Community Cat Groups Awarded Assistance

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In Memorial

SNSI is always sad to learn of the loss of a furry family member. A memorial gift was 
made to SNSI in honor of this pets:

  • Dr. Rachel Anderson from Animal Medical Center in Indianapolis, memorial donation for Sue Renick in memory of her pets Baker Boy, Angel, Ace and Keiko

Too Cool to Miss - Hair Ball 2015

 

Calling all Cool Cats (and Dogs) - you won't want to miss this year's Hair Ball, SNSI's biggest annual event. This beatnik hootenanny (super-fun party) to raise "greenbacks" for SNSI to facilitate more animal surgeries is guaranteed to be "far out" and "groovy"! 

 

So, plan now to attend, Saturday, October 3, 6 - 11 p.m. at the Forum Conference Center in Fishers. 

 

Mark your calendars now and "be there or be square"!

Is SNSI #1 in Your Heart?

 

Central Indiana alternative newsweekly, NUVO, asks readers to share their favorite places, organizations and events in the annual "Best Of" issue.

You can help SNSI raise awareness by nominating us for "Best Local NonProfit" by July 10. 

 

If SNSI should receive the most nominations, then it will be considered for the larger competition in its next phase. It's easy and could help us a lot!  The more people who know about SNSI in the community, the more good work we can accomplish.


 

Just nominate Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. here.

 

Thank you!!!

Keep Your Pets Safe From Heartworm Disease This Summer

During the summer months, your pets are most vulnerable to heartworm contracted through mosquito bites.

 

Heartworm disease is a life threatening disease that affects the animal's heart, lungs and blood vessels. When untreated, heartworm can result in heart and other organ damage and death.

 

The best way to protect your pet from heartworm is prevention. There are monthly treatments that can be administered that will prevent the parasitic heartworm from living inside your pet. But, all pets should be tested for heartworm via a blood test prior to beginning these prevention treatments. 

 

A positive test for heartworm requires immediate medical treatment. In an effected animal, prevention treatments are unable to stop the growth of the parasite. 

 

When seeking veterinarian care for this and other medical needs for your pets, consider supporting those vets who have joined the SNSI network. A complete list can be found here. 

Learn more about heartworm here.  

815 Cats and Dogs Adopted in Two-Day Mega Adoption Event


Another successful Indy Mega Adoption Event was held June 20 and 21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, resulting in 815 animals adopted into forever homes.

Twenty-six animal rescue groups from across the state brought crated and leashed pets of every color, size, age and breed (or mixed-breed) to the event in hopes of finding them a new home. 

SNSI volunteer Elizabeth celebrates the adoption of a dog by a family as it goes to a new, forever home
The event resulted in 331 cats and 484 dogs being adopted in the two-day period.

All animals adopted at the event were spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and had a special $30 adoption fee. 

Another Mega Adoption Event is scheduled for October. Check out the hashtag #IndyMega on Twitter and Instagram to see photos of the event and adopted pets in their new homes. 
15 Organizations Receive SNSI Grants 

Congratulations to 15 Indiana organizations awarded SNSI's Pet Friendly Group Grants in May, providing free surgery certificates. These non-profit organizations and municipal animal shelters are helping save animal lives in their communities, including: 
  • 2nd Chance Animal Rescue of Richmond, Inc., Richmond (Wayne Co.)
  • Animal Protection League, Anderson (Madison Co.) 
  • Animal Welfare Association, Howe (LaGrange Co.) 
  • Blackford County Animal Shelter, Hartford City (Blackford Co.) 
  • Child & Pet Relief Fund (CPR Fund), Crown Point (Lake Co.) 
  • Fayette County Animal Shelter, Connersville (Fayette Co.) 
  • Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care and Control, Indianapolis (Marion Co.) 
  • Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc., Huntington (Huntington Co.) 
  • Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, Mishawaka (St. Joseph Co.) 
  • Hope Haven Canine Rescue, Inc., Mooresville (Morgan Co.) 
  • Madison County Humane Society, Anderson (Madison Co.) 
  • Mended Hearts Rescue, Inc., Indianapolis (Marion Co.) 
  • Retails, Inc., Indianapolis (Marion Co.) 
  • The ARK Foster Care Program, Fillmore (Putnam Co.) 
  • Vanderburgh Humane Society, Evansville (Vanderburgh Co.)

Any 501c3 animal welfare organization or municipal shelter can apply to the SNSI's Pet Friendly Group Grant and/or Community Cat programs annually to receive free surgery certificates redeemable at participating vets. The funding for this on-going program is made possible from revenues received from sales of the Indiana Pet Friendly License Plate. 

Community Cat Program Certificates Awarded to Four Groups 
SNSI is pleased to announce that four more Indiana animal welfare groups have received Community Cat Program certificates to help spay/neuter feral and free-roaming cats.
  • Animal Welfare Association, Howe (LaGrange Co.) 
  • Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc., Huntington (Huntington Co.) 
  • Humane Society of Boone County, Lebanon (Boone Co.) 
  • Miami County Animal Shelter, Peru (Miami Co.)