2025 Fund-An-Item:

At Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), we believe that pets are family. But when crisis strikes—whether it’s domestic violence, medical emergencies, addiction recovery, eviction, or natural disasters—pet owners are often faced with an impossible choice: prioritize their safety or their pet’s well-being.

That’s why MCHA’s Crisis Housing Program exists. As the only program of its kind in South Central Indiana and one of the few in the country, we provide safe, temporary housing for pets at no cost to their families. Without this intervention, many pets would be surrendered to shelters or abandoned simply because their owners had nowhere else to turn. Instead, we offer a bridge to stability, ensuring that when families rebuild their lives, their pets are waiting to reunite with them.

The demand for this program continues to grow. In 2024 alone, MCHA provided 1,450 days of safe housing, keeping hundreds of pets out of shelters and in the care of a compassionate team until their families could bring them home. We work closely with domestic violence shelters, hospitals, social services, and law enforcement to make sure pet owners in crisis have an option that protects their beloved animals.

This life-changing program is only possible with donor support. Just $25 provides a full day of care, covering more than just shelter—it includes food, vaccinations, microchips, veterinary care, and, if needed, spay/neuter services.Thanks to a generous matching donor, every dollar given is doubled—up to $20,000—making each contribution twice as impactful.

CLICK HERE to learn about Boog, a recent guest of the program and why the program is important for pets like him.

Emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we. With your support, we can continue to keep families together, protect the human-animal bond, and ensure that no pet is left behind when their family faces a crisis.

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