Indiana Animal Welfare Conference
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Primo Banquet & Conference Center, 2615 National Ave Indianapolis, IN 46227
The Indiana Animal Welfare Conference is drawing a record-setting crowd, and we’re almost sold out! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the largest gathering of animal advocates in the state, where you’ll connect with experts, gain valuable insights, and collaborate with fellow professionals and volunteers. Register now before it’s too late!
Conference Attendees: Win a Tru Catch Trap!
Attention Indiana Animal Welfare Conference Attendees: Does your group have a Trap-Neuter-Return Program?
We know how much hard work and dedication goes into Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and we want to celebrate the incredible impact you’re making for community cats. That’s why we’re inviting you to share a TNR success story for a chance to win a Tru Catch Cat Trap!
Tell us about a TNR project that made a difference and your story could inspire others and help your group continue its lifesaving work with a new Tru Catch trap!
How to Enter:
1. Submit your TNR story through our short entry form below
2. Upload photos/videos to accompany your story to the form, or e-mail them to rhi@Petfriendlyservices.org
Deadline to enter: Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Winner will be announced at the Indiana Animal Welfare Conference! Must be in attendance to win.
Avian Flu & Cats: What You Need to Know
Avian influenza primarily affects poultry and wild birds, but has also spread to dairy cows. The virus can have deadly consequences to cats, and dog owners should also take precautions.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has a comprehensive guidance document for cat owners and caretakers.
If you have a backyard flock or captive pet birds with access to the outdoors, the AVMA provides guidance on best practices to keep your animals safe. This article also includes information regarding preventing dogs from becoming sick.
Visit the Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s website to stay informed: learn which counties are affected and report sick or dead birds.
Reminder: Be Social With Us! Join our Partner Facebook Group
Join us! We’ve created a Facebook Group to help connect employees or key representatives of animal shelters, rescues, TNR Groups, veterinary professionals, and other members of the animal welfare community that are current partners with Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. Individual profiles and profiles of organizations are welcomed as members to the group and can contribute to meaningful conversations and receive important updates about animal welfare.
Grant List for Indiana Shelters and Rescues
Pet Friendly Services maintains a list of grant opportunities for animal welfare organizations. Here are a few important highlights this month:
- United Spay Alliance Community Cat Grant: Applications are due March 31. To help with the application process, they are also offering a webinar TODAY: “Application 101: Boosting Spay/Neuter Efforts with Community Cat Grants.” The webinar can be found here.
- Pedigree Foundation: Applications Due April 13! Grants focused on foster programs, behavior programs, and transport programs for dogs. www.pedigreefoundation.org
Each grant has different requirements, deadlines, and application processes, so please review the linked websites to determine which opportunities best fit your organization’s needs.
We know times are challenging, and requests for spay/neuter assistance are higher than ever. We hope this guide helps connect you with more funding opportunities to continue your lifesaving work.
Thank you for all that you do!
FREE Advertising: New and Improved Adoption Calendar!
Shelters and rescues can now reach more adopters with our public adoption event calendar—a central hub for showcasing upcoming adoption events and specials across Indiana.
Whether you’re hosting a fee-reduced event, a breed-specific adoption day, or a senior pet showcase, this calendar makes it easier for pet lovers to find and attend your events. It’s completely free, so don’t miss this opportunity to boost visibility and help more pets find loving homes. Add your events today!
Help Spread the Word!
You can help by spreading the word about driving with the Pet Friendly Plate!
Without this lifesaving plate, our support of your programs wouldn’t be possible. The Pet Friendly Plate is a game changer for Indiana! It’s a shared resource for all of our shelters and rescues. The more plates we sell, the more lives we save!
Share this graphic! Right click and select “Save Image As” on your desktop, or tap the image and select “Save to Photos” on your phone – and then share it on social media to help more people learn about the Pet Friendly Plate!
Here’s a suggested caption:
“Save lives while you drive! Every Pet Friendly Plate helps fund spay/neuter programs that save lives across Indiana. Our organization receives support from Pet Friendly Services and this specialty plate. You’re TRULY making a difference when you drive with the Pet Friendly Plate! Learn about how to get yours at www.PetFriendlyPlate.org”
Our Contact Information
Pet Friendly Services of Indiana
1100 W 42nd Street, Suite 205
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-767-7771
http://PetFriendlyServices.org
