Lakeshore PAWS

Animal shelter in Valparaiso, Indiana

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Address

4611 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Adoptable Pets at Lakeshore PAWS

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Penny

Basset Hound

Female, 10 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Cordelia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Maeve

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Xena

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Lillian

Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Jillian

Cane Corso

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Faith

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 8 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Harper

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Astro

Husky/Pug

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Shelter FAQs

Lakeshore PAWS is a volunteer-run, nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization in Porter County, Indiana. Our vision is to create a culture of compassion and partnership in Northwest Indiana that will one day assure that every pet born has a stable home and care throughout its natural life.
Northwest Indiana, Lake county, Porter County, LaPorte County We are located in Valparaiso, Indiana.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

PUPPIES

Any dog that is younger than 1 year old is considered a puppy. Puppies come with age-appropriate vaccines, are dewormed, microchipped, on heartworm preventative, and are spayed/neutered. Their adoption fee is $400.

ADULTS

Adult dogs are dogs that are ages 1 – 6 years old. They come with vaccinations (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper), are dewormed, on heartworm prevention, microchipped, heartworm tested, and spay/neutered. Upon intake, they also have an initial wellness exam to screen for any pre-existing conditions. Their adoption fee is $300.

SENIORS

Senior dogs are dogs that are 7 years old and up. They come with vaccinations (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper), are dewormed, on heartworm prevention, microchipped, heartworm tested, and if age allows spay/neutered. Upon intake, they also have an initial wellness exam to screen for any pre-existing conditions. Their adoption fee is $100.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Lakeshore PAWS

Humane Society of Hobart, Inc.

2054 E. State Road 130, Hobart, IN 46342

Mixed Up Mutts, Inc.

PO Box 193, Westville, IN 46391

Wheeker's Guinea Pig Rescue

Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Belly

Boxer

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Arlo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Bucco

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs

Valparaiso, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story

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