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Lakeshore Paws in Valparaiso, Indiana

Directions (219) 476-7297 lakeshorepaws.org
Overview

About Lakeshore Paws

Lakeshore Paws is an animal shelter in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2011. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Begin Again Rescue Co, about 1.3 mi away.

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41.47474, -87.05595

Animals & services

What Lakeshore Paws does

We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.

  • 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 Not available
  • Rabbits and small animals Not available
  • Birds Not available
  • Reptiles Not available
  • Horses Not available
  • Farm animals Not available
  • Wildlife Not available
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lakeshore Paws located?

Lakeshore Paws is at 405 Elm St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 in Porter County.

What are the hours of Lakeshore Paws?

No opening hours are on record. Call at (219) 476-7297 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

How do I adopt from Lakeshore Paws?

Start on lakeshorepaws.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 Lakeshore Paws?

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 Lakeshore Paws tax-deductible?

Lakeshore Paws matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 45-1658156), with reported annual revenue of about $451,337. 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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