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Lakeshore PAWS

Dog shelter in Valparaiso, IN

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.

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Address
4611 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Meet their adoptable pets

4611 Evans Ave

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Hours of Operation

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

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Lakeshore PAWS

We'll also keep you updated on Aremis's adoption status with email updates.
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Aremis

Husky/St. Bernard

Male, 3 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Husky/St. Bernard

Male, 3 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gigi

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Melvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Melvin

Chihuahua

Male, 9 yrs
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pop's adoption status with email updates.
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Pop

Flat-Coated Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Snap's adoption status with email updates.
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Snap

Flat-Coated Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN

Shelter FAQs

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.

Adoption application

https://lakeshorepaws.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Lakeshore PAWS

Safe Haven Rescue & Adoption, Inc.

PO Box 593,
Portage, IN 46368

Giant Paw Prints, Inc.

857 W Main St,
Westville, IN 46391

We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Archer's adoption status with email updates.
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Archer

Catahoula Leopard Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Darla's adoption status with email updates.
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Darla

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Beefcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Beefcake

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kinsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Kinsley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Titan's adoption status with email updates.
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Titan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Valparaiso, IN

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