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The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is racing against time to protect dozens of dogs from the brutal cold after a heating system failure in two of its kennels.
With freezing weather gripping the region, HSHC is calling on community members to open their hearts and homes to temporarily foster cold dogs in need.
“This is a dire situation,” HSHC Community Engagement Manager Lily Darling said. “Our priority is the safety and well-being of the dogs in our care. The loss of heat in these 11 kennels has created an urgent situation. By fostering a dog, even for just a couple of nights, you’re not only helping that animal but also making room for us to move dogs into warm, safe spaces.”
The shelter is currently home to over 130 dogs, and with limited heated kennels available, swift action is needed. Fostering is a temporary arrangement that provides shelter dogs with a safe, warm, and loving environment while allowing the shelter to manage its space and resources during this emergency.
As central Indiana continues to battle dangerously cold temperatures, HSHC’s team is on the front lines, doing everything in their power to keep these vulnerable dogs safe. But with no open kennel space in the areas with proper heating, they need the community’s help to manage this crisis.
Interested in fostering a dog? Here’s what to bring:
- Completed foster application on com/foster-application.
- All family members
- Dogs for dog meet and greets
- Landlord’s pet policy if you rent
- Government-issued ID
*Some dogs may be excluded due to being unaltered, too young, or needing specialized care.
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