Hobart Pets Who Need A Home: Ozzie, Mellow, Haribo & More
Looking to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the Hobart community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.
Across Indiana, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new fur child is at 2x2 Rescue, where Haribo the cat is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Ozzie, a Domestic Medium Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
Ozzie
Name: Ozzie
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Society Northwest Indiana, 6100 Melton Rd. - US 20, Miller Beach, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: "Ozzie was left inside of a box by our garbage can. Thank goodness we were able to get him before..." Learn more
Mellow
Name: Mellow
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Society Northwest Indiana, 6100 Melton Rd. - US 20, Miller Beach, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Mellow is a wonderful cat that was found in a local neighborhood was feeding it and everybody thought it belong..." Learn more
Haribo
Name: Haribo
Species: Cat
Location: 2x2 Rescue, P.O. Box 14361, Merrillville, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "This is Haribo. He is a gummy bear. Haribo was living in a colony of felines that we started to..." Learn more
The gingerbread man
Name: The gingerbread man
Species: Cat
Location: 2x2 Rescue, P.O. Box 14361, Merrillville, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Havana Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "The Gingerbread Man is an absolute joy to be with. He is the most easy-going cat here. His foster is..." Learn more
Wanderlust
Name: Wanderlust
Species: Dog
Location: 2x2 Rescue, P.O. Box 14361, Merrillville, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Kelpie
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Back in September this stray dog was roaming Highland Indiana. Then, roaming Hessville in November. She finally settled down in..." Learn more
Snowball
Name: Snowball
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Peruvian
Description: "Meet Snowball who had been left on a neighbors porch. They were unable to keep her so asked us to..." Learn more
Raphael
Name: Raphael
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Abyssinian
Description: "Meet Raphael who was transferred to us by another rescue as no one was looking at him. He is a..." Learn more
Starburst
Name: Starburst
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Starburst and Skittles. These girls will be adopted together only.All the guinea pigs from the group of 209..." Learn more
Wrigley
Name: Wrigley
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Wrigley and Boom Boom who came to us because their previous owners had allergies to them. They are very..." Learn more
Coco
Name: Coco
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Coco and Lola who were given up by their owners because they could no longer care for them. These..." Learn more
Oreo
Name: Oreo
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Oreo and Boo who were given up by their owners as they moved into a no pet apartment. Oreo..." Learn more
Lola
Name: Lola
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Lola and Coco who were given up by their owners because they could no longer care for them. These..." Learn more
Boom Boom
Name: Boom Boom
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Boom Boom and Wrigley who came to us because their previous owners had allergies to them. They are very..." Learn more
Boo
Name: Boo
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Boo and Oreo who were given up by their owners as they moved into a no pet apartment. Oreo..." Learn more
Nerds
Name: Nerds
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Nerds who is from the group of 209.All the guinea pigs from the group of 209 are on..." Learn more
Baby Ruth
Name: Baby Ruth
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Baby Ruth who Is from the group of 209. She is spayed and currently lives with Bit O Honey,..." Learn more
Kit Kat
Name: Kit Kat
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Kit Kat who Is from the group of 209. She is spayed and currently lives with Bit O Honey,..." Learn more
Buns
Name: Buns
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Abyssinian
Description: "Meet Flower and Buns who were just returned for the 3rd time in their short life. Their previous owner had..." Learn more
Flower
Name: Flower
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Buns and Flower who were just returned for the 3rd time in their short life. Their previous owner had..." Learn more
Bit O Honey
Name: Bit O Honey
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Bit O Honey who Is from the group of 209. She is spayed and currently lives with Kit Kat,..." Learn more
Juicy Fruit
Name: Juicy Fruit
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Juicy Fruit who Is from the group of 209. She is spayed and currently lives with Bit O Honey,..." Learn more
Skittles
Name: Skittles
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Skittles and Starburst. These girls will be adopted together only.All the guinea pigs from the group of 209..." Learn more
Sweet Tarts
Name: Sweet Tarts
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Sweet Tarts who is from the group of 209.All the guinea pigs from the group of 209 are..." Learn more
Bambi
Name: Bambi
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Griffith, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Short-Haired
Description: "Meet Bambi who was given up by his previous owner because she had too many guinea pigs. He does NOT..." Learn more
George
Name: George
Species: Dog
Location: Begin Again Rescue Co, Valparaiso, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Dachshund
Description: "George is about 6 years old and weighs 15 pounds. He is not housebroken but working on it and loves..." Learn more
Princess Leia
Name: Princess Leia
Species: Cat
Location: Treasured Friends Rescue Of Indiana, P.O. Box 9234, Highland, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
Description: "Meet Princess Leia!! Isn’t she a beauty? She will be at Petsmart next Saturday 1/30/21. She is 3 years old,..." Learn more
Mimosa
Name: Mimosa
Species: Cat
Location: Treasured Friends Rescue Of Indiana, P.O. Box 9234, Highland, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Meet Mimosa She is a female orange tabby, four months old. She is adorable, very friendly, cuddliest and purrs, loves..." Learn more
Alvin
Name: Alvin
Species: Cat
Location: Treasured Friends Rescue Of Indiana, P.O. Box 9234, Highland, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "His name is Alvin he’s a little under a year old all grey. He’s got his shots, neutered, Fiv/Felv negative,..." Learn more
Shirley
Name: Shirley
Species: Dog
Location: Treasured Friends Rescue Of Indiana, P.O. Box 9234, Highland, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Meet Shirley! Shirley is the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet. She is a Pitbull mix looking for her forever..." Learn more
Bosco
Name: Bosco
Species: Cat
Location: Treasured Friends Rescue Of Indiana, P.O. Box 9234, Highland, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Meet Bosco! He is up to date on vaccines deworming and neutered. Bosco is currently in a great foster home..." Learn more
Bleu
Name: Bleu
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Beautiful Smokey Grey boy with green eyes is looking for a new home. Please call 219-922-3811 extension 203 to make..." Learn more
Rufus
Name: Rufus
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Do you want a dog with lots of energy? Rufus is the type of dog that could go jogging or..." Learn more
Buddy
Name: Buddy
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Buddy is an owner surrender and is very scared at the shelter. He has never lived with other dogs, cat..." Learn more
Roo
Name: Roo
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Roo is 5 years old and 85 pounds, who is an owner surrender She has lived with cats and children...." Learn more
Lily
Name: Lily
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Lily was return to us when her owner passed away. She has lived with children, cats and another dog. The..." Learn more
Fiona
Name: Fiona
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "This gentle girl, was described by a pervious shelter, as "Has a softer style of play with other dogs and..." Learn more
Penne
Name: Penne
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Penne is a shy girl, but will warm up to you once she gets to know you. She is 4..." Learn more
Chamomile
Name: Chamomile
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Chamomile is 5 years old and between 6-7 pounds, if you are looking for a pretty little girl she is..." Learn more
Lightning
Name: Lightning
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
Description: "Lightning was an owner surrender when her owner fell ill. All the kennel aids describe her as a sweet girl...." Learn more
Nanook
Name: Nanook
Species: Dog
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Description: "Nanook is just a year old, 35 pounds and wants to play. Please call 219-922-3811 extension 203 to make an..." Learn more
Sushi
Name: Sushi
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This pretty little 3 year old girl. Please call 219-922-3811 extension 203 to make an appointment to see her." Learn more
Apple Rose
Name: Apple Rose
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Little Apple Rose was an owner surrender, new landlord (no Pets). Apple Rose is just a year and a half..." Learn more
Snickers
Name: Snickers
Species: Cat
Location: Humane Indiana Inc, 421 45th Street, Munster, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Snickers is a 4 month old kitten that is 5 pounds already. Please call 219-922-3811 extension 203 to make an..." Learn more
Dasher
Name: Dasher
Species: Dog
Location: Day Of The Dogs, Dyer, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chiweenie
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Dasher!He just arrived to us from one of our shelter partners in Arkansas. We were told from our..." Learn more
Sara
Name: Sara
Species: Cat
Location: I Wanna Go Home Rescue, P.O.Box 324, Dyer, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Sara is about a year old. The bigger cat Hummer is also up for adoption. She came with Hummer. She..." Learn more
Fancy
Name: Fancy
Species: Dog
Location: Day Of The Dogs, Dyer, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Fancy!She just arrived to us from one of our shelter partners in Arkansas.We are just getting to..." Learn more
Ophelia
Name: Ophelia
Species: Dog
Location: Day Of The Dogs, Dyer, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Boston Terrier Chihuahua Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Meet Ophelia!This sweet girl is in a foster home in Dyer, IN and looking for a home of her..." Learn more
Smeagle
Name: Smeagle
Species: Dog
Location: Day Of The Dogs, Dyer, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Smeagle!This boy just arrived to us from our shelter partner in Arkansas. He is a friendly social boy..." Learn more
Sasha
Name: Sasha
Species: Cat
Location: Tuff Dawgs Rescue Inc, LOWELL, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tortoiseshell
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "This little girl is just THE sweetest thing. She is very affectionate. Sasha does have a sensitive tummy, so she..." Learn more
Boots
Name: Boots
Species: Cat
Location: Tuff Dawgs Rescue Inc, LOWELL, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tuxedo
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Boots is the sweetest little man. He was rescued from a local shelter before being euthanized. He has a great..." Learn more
Halo
Name: Halo
Species: Dog
Location: Tuff Dawgs Rescue Inc, LOWELL, IN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Bull Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Hello! My name is Halo, because I’m an angel. I’m a sweet singing 2yr female Pittie.I was owner surrendered..." Learn more
Lemon
Name: Lemon
Species: Cat
Location: South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Lucky
Name: Lucky
Species: Cat
Location: South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Lime
Name: Lime
Species: Cat
Location: South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Iris
Name: Iris
Species: Cat
Location: South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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