Fried's Cat Shelter in Michigan City, Indiana
About Fried's Cat Shelter
Fried's Cat Shelter is an animal shelter in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1987. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Michiana Humane Society, about 1.4 mi away.
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41.70168, -86.82635
What Fried's Cat Shelter does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Michiana Humane Society722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, INHumane society1.4 mi
- Michigan City Animal Control Services1201 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, INAnimal control3.0 mi
- The Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center2855 IN-2, La Porte, INAnimal shelter8.5 mi
- LaPorte County Animal Control & The Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center2855 W IN-2, La Porte, INAnimal control8.5 mi
- The Disabled Diva1116 N 350 E, Chesterton, INAnimal rescue12 mi
- Giant Paw Prints Rescue857 W Main St, Westville, INAnimal rescue12 mi
- Independent Cat Society4061 S County Line Rd, Westville, INAnimal shelter12 mi
- Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center570 N 450 E, Valparaiso, INWildlife rehabilitation15 mi
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Where is Fried's Cat Shelter located?
Fried's Cat Shelter is at 509 IN-212, Michigan City, IN 46360 in LaPorte County.
What are the hours of Fried's Cat Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (219) 874-6932 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Fried's Cat Shelter?
Start on friedscatshelter.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Fried's Cat Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Fried's Cat Shelter tax-deductible?
Fried's Cat Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 31-1186292), with reported annual revenue of about $1,655,470. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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