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About the Pet Project Chronicles

Welcome!Thank you for selecting The Pet

Project Chronicles! We hope

that you enjoy the

material selected and

will share this

newsletter with

family, friends,

and co-workers.

The Kibble

Kitchen would like

this newsletter to

become a valuable

resource for the community.

Each quarterly edition will

feature a variety of material,

including hot topics from a local

veterinarian, dog behavioral

training, resources for

those facing financial

hardship, and more!

We are very excited

about this project and

feel it is only one

additional step that the

pantry is taking to

ensure that no pet will go

hungry, and pets and their

families remain together!

Inside this Issue:

Page 2:

From the Founder

Page 3:

Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics

Page 4:

Tank Survives House Fire

Page 5:

Wish List / Donation form

Page 6:

Vet Column

Page 7:

Pantry Activities

Page 8:

Training Column

Page 9:

Assistance Resources

Page 10:

How to Apply for Assistance

Page 11:Donation Drop-o Locations

Upcoming Events

Page 12:

Contact information

A newsleer for people & their pets

Issue: Spring, 2012

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The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry has had a productive first year. Thanks to the

support of so many

volunteers who

carried heavy bags of

pet food, gathered

additional

community support,

and spread the word

about our mission,weve managed to

keep dozens of pets

in their homes where

they belong. It

couldnt have

happened without

your help!

A donation of 11 pallets was unloaded by a group ofpantry volunteers in June 2011! The donation came fromWellness Pet Food in Mishawaka, Indiana. These 11

pallets were shared with area rescue groups and otherpet food pantries.

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We couldnt have done it without your support!


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My name is Michelle Duca and I am a wife,mother, and have been an animal welfareactivist for more than 25 years. I was born andraised in northwest Indiana and I have always

had a passion for animals. From memories ofmy grandfathers beagles when I was extremelyyoung, to having a white Spitz as my shadow, Icant remember a time when I didnt have ananimal by my side. As I grew older it justseemed second nature that I was the one whowould find the injured little bird, stray dogwandering the streets, or stumble across an

animal at a shelter that was in desperate need of help. Rescuing dogs ledto me having broken bones, concussions and numerous band aids allbefore I hit my 13th birthday. And with each rescue-related injury, mymother would just look at me, shake her head, and we would move on.

Throughout my childhood, we had a variety of animals thatincluded rabbits, hermit crabs, and a Schnauzer-Poodle mix namedMisifer. My mother taught me kindness and compassion, and with this Iknew my fate was set. I would help animals at every opportunity, but Iwasnt sure where it would lead me. However the road I have traveled sofar has definitely led to me meeting many wonderful people, helping avariety of homeless animals, and at this time, my biggestaccomplishment: the creation of the Porter County Pet Project andKibble Kitchen Pet Pantry. As a long-time Portage resident, it only madesense that I start this adventure in Porter Countyright where ourfamilys hearts are!

With the creation of the pantry came the continual pleas for help onCraigslist for pet food, and when speaking with shelter employees, Icontinued to hear similar stories of how the number of pets relinquishedhad greatly increased because of the economy. An overwhelmingnumber of individuals and families were facing financial difficulties forsuch extended periods that they were having trouble keeping their pets. Irealized that help was needed on many levels in order to decrease thenumber of homeless pets in the area. The need for a pet pantry wasobvious, and while I did the research I found many states offered avariety of pet pantries. I wanted to create a process similar to a regularfood bank where people in need could pick up free supplemental petfood and supplies, freeing up some of their income to be allocatedelsewhere.

As we come upon our first year of providing services to thecommunity, we have seen Porter County residents finding it difficult toget by on their earnings. Our clients income sources have includedSocial Security, Disability, and unemployment. Many of the residentswho seek our help have suffered decreased work hours, with somehaving incomes that do not even surpass $10,000 a year for a household.With rising fuel costs and an increase in grocery prices, the dailychallenges people are facing continue to go from bad to worse. It justseems that taking care of a family is becoming increasingly difficult, asis affording to care for a family pet. (continued on page 3)

Leer from the Founder

Board:Amanda Gucciardo

Marianne NolanSue Robuck

Roberta Driscoll

Pantry Location:5882 US Hwy 6

Portage, Indiana 46368

Mailing AddressP. O. Box 1013


Phone number:(219) 734-6936

www.thekibblekitchen.com

Facebook.com/kibblekitchen

The Kibble Kitchen is an all

-volunteer animal surrender

prevention program in

Porter County, Indiana

dedicated to keeping pets at

home and out of shelters.

Our Mission is to keep pet-

owners suering from

economic crisis from

relinquishing their pets by

providing free pet food and

supplies until the pet-

owner is once again able to

aord to care for their pet.

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Currently people are struggling to keep food on theirtables and provide the basic needs most of us take forgranted, such as toilet paper, laundry soap, and bath soap,which most clients consider luxuries. Could you imaginerationing a single roll of toilet paper for a month? Untilclients started sharing their hardships I never realized the

true magnitude of the problem. As long as I canremember, I had always imagined that I wanted to createan assistance program for pet owners, but until thesestories started to emerge, it wasnt totally clear.

The question I ask is what can the Porter County PetProject or the Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry do for thecommunity and at what level? Could we play a role inreducing the number of homeless pets? While providingfood for pets in danger of being relinquished by familiesno longer able to afford to care for them is a start, I wouldlike to do more.

I just dont know when it became acceptable for

people to have to choose between their beloved familycompanion and a prescription. Or facing the choice ofhaving to place their pet in a shelter, give it away tosomeone else, or allow it to go hungry. I dont reallyknow but I do know that it is not acceptable and thatsomething must be done. Gandhi said A small body ofdetermined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in theirmission can alter the course of history.

I look forward to a time when people dont have toeven consider making the choice between keeping a petand keeping a home. Maybe its too much to hope for inmy lifetime, but Id certainly like to move toward that

outcome. If youve read this far, you understand theimportance of having a pet in your life. I would like tothank everyone for their support and hope you will

continue to help us spread the word that No pet shouldgo hungry. It is an important mission and we can onlycontinue with the help and support of such a wonderfulcommunity.

Our current business supporters and donors from thepast year have made it possible

to continue our mission andhelp our clients with so manyservices other than the supplyof pet food! In the past year,we were visited by the IndianaAttorney General, received a$1,000 grant from the HumaneSociety United States, and withthe help of the organization,Calumet Snap, we were able toissue 20 spay/neutercertificates for large breed

dogs to be altered at low cost.We have provided pet food to several local animal rescuegroups, allowing them to shift funds to medical necessitiesof homeless animals, and at the holidays, we were able toprovide a bag of much needed household items that ourclients could use the most. I would say it was a prettyproductive year, and with the continued support ofcommunity members, organizations and businesses,additional good will come our way!

Sincerely,Michelle A Duca

Founder/Executive Director,Porter County Pet Project & Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry

Asmallbodyof

determinedspiritsredby

anunquenchablefaithin

theirmissioncanalterthe

courseofhistory.

MahatmaGandhi

Dr. Anderson (Cats only)Beverly Shores, Indiana(219) 861-9006

South Suburban Humane Society(708) 755-1110

National Animal Welfare Society(708) 478-5102www.nawsus.org

Neuter Scooter (Cats only)www.theneuterscooter.com

ABC Clinic of Pet Refuge(574) 272-7729Calumet Snap

(877) 819-

3300

www.calumetsnap.org

Pet Neutering /Adoption Services(219) 987-7297www.petneutering.com

Animal Welfare League(708) 636-8586 Ext 254

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Leer from the Founder (continued from page 2)

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By Susan OLeary

magine that your house was on fireand you couldnt open the door to

escape.

Thats what it must have been likefor Tank, a black and white pit bull whofound himself in a similar predicament.

In the early morning hours ofNovember 21, 2011, a fire broke out ina house in Gary, Indiana. The windfanned the flames, and even theabandoned house next door caught fire.

Between the two houses was a metaldog house, and chained to the metal doghouse was Tank.

The morning after the fire, the phonerang at the home of a volunteer for Cast-A-Way Critters, a Hobart, Indianaanimal rescue. The caller, a witness tothe fire, was concerned about severalferal cats that lived near the house, andshe was also afraid that Tank hadperished in the fire.

The volunteer, who does TNR in thearea, rushed to the scene to meet thecaller. The woman told the volunteerthat two members of the householdwere being treated for burns theyreceived as they tried to free Tank fromhis chains.

We went over to assess thesituation but could not find any trace ofthe dog, said the volunteer. About ahalf hour later we were standing theretalking, and Tank came running over tous wagging his tail.

The volunteer said Tank had burnson his head and his side.

A witness to the fire told us afirefighter had released Tank fromhischain he was his first savior, said thevolunteer.

She rushed Tank to a localveterinarian, Dr. Larry Reed, ofWestchester Animal Clinic in Porter,Indiana, where he was treated andboarded for six weeks while herecuperated.

Dr. Reed and his staff saved Tank'slife, said the volunteer. He wasTanks second savior.

They were wonderful to Tank,

treating him as if he was one of theirown, the volunteer said. As muchpain as Tank must have beenexperiencing, he was always wagginghis tail and giving kisses.

During his recuperation, Tankinspired further acts of kindness andcompassion.

Britni Owens and Elena Pierce, highschool students from Portage, Indiana,read about Tanks ordeal on Facebookand decided to help.

They brought Tanks story to theattention of Portage High Schoolteacher, Marcia Hobart. Hobart invitedDave Dahms, president of Cast-A-WayCritters, to speak to her students aboutTank and what it is like to operate ananimal rescue.

I explained who we are, what wedo, and the basics of animal rescue,said Dave. I told them it is not for theweak-hearted. You dont make moneyon this. You do it because you love theanimals.

Dave, who said he always tries toraise passion for compassion, said thestudents were really receptive andpresented him with a stash of donatedpet beds, toys, and food.

My pickup truck was just loaded,said Dave.

Meanwhile, Tank is healthy andhappy in a foster home while Cast-A-Way Critters searches for a permanenthome for the gregarious dog.

He is good with other dogs andplayfully chases his foster cats, saidDave. Hes been through so much.Were going to be real strict about whowe adopt him to.

Reprinted with the permission from

Best Friends Animal Society.

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Tank, the fire survivor.

He is good with other

dogs and playfully

chases his foster cats.Hes been through so

much. Were going to

be real strict about who

we adopt him to.

Dave Dahms,

president of

Cast-A-Way Criers

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What we need the most are:

Small bags of clay cat litter Dry Cat food, any flavors Dog & cat treats, any type Dog & cat toys Ziploc brand gallon, quart and snack bags Contractor black garbage bags Paper towels Black permanent markers, all sizes Hanging file folders Large index cards

Or visit our website to donate via Paypalwww.thekibblekitchen.com

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For a list of business locations that accept donationand support the pantry, see page 11.

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Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

Address: ____________________________________City: ____________________

State: _____Zip: _________________ email: _____________________________________

Please send completed form with your donation to:

PO BOX 1013 Portage, Indiana 46368 (219) 734-6936

Your contribution is fully tax-deductible

Thank you for your kind support!

Memorial Donation (Amount) $________ This donation is in Memory of _________________________

Gift Donation (Amount) $_______ This donation is a gift in the name of __________________________

Please send an acknowledgment card to (Mr) (Mrs) (Ms) (Miss) _________________________________

Address: ____________________________City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip: ________

Do you wish to receive a tax receipt for your donation? ________Yes _________ No

Tax Receipts/Thank you cards will be automatically mailed for donations of $5.00 or more

Check here if you do not wish to receive a tax receipt for your donation ___

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Greetings, Readers! I am excit-

ed to be writing a column for this e-

newsletter and hope to provide both

informative and entertaining materi-

al. I am a general practi-

tioner devoted to provid-

ing healthcare to cats and

dogs.

This column will

feature timely topics with

links to more infor-

mation, and I intend to

include some fun topicsthat emphasize how our pets enrich

our lives.

Spring is a great time for rejuve-

nating. The season is all about wak-

ening buds blossom, plants are

sprouting, newborns are emerging.

This is also the time of greatest tick

emergence and there should be an

alarm sounding for protection of our

cats and dogs. If you do not already

have your pet on a flea and tick

product, you should start now. An

exception to this would be the cat

that never goes outside and has no

exposure to other animals that travel

in and out. Even in this situation,

fleas and ticks can be brought in by

humans.

I advise combing and inspecting

your cat regularly for these parasites,

especially around the neck and abdo-

men. A flea comb is best. Of

GREAT importance is using a prod-

uct that is SAFE and effective do

not use products labeled for dogs on

your cat! Consult your veterinarian

for recommendations for your situa-

tion and pet(s).

Another timely topic is exercise.

Exercise is so important to you andyour pet. Besides keeping trim and

fit, sunlight for vitamin D synthesis

and stimulation provid-

ed by the smells and

sights definitely make

for a healthier and less

frustrated pet.

Exercise and outdoor

activities do not need

to exclude your cat.

You just have to be alittle more inventive. Cats should be

supervised and protected while

theyre enjoying some fresh air.

Many felines can be trained to walk

on a leash and harness. You could

set up an enclosed run (with a roof)

in your backyard for a restricted ex-

ercise area. Of course, use common

sense and supervise, limit time and

judge whether your cat is truly en-

joying this adventure there are

some felines who are perfectly hap-

py staying indoors. If yours is one

of the fortunate cats that does get

some outdoor exposure, then I advo-

cate flea control and heartworm dis-

ease prevention. Cats can get heart-

worm disease they need protection

as much as your dog does. Heart-

worm disease in cats is a whole other

topic, however.

I have exceeded my word limit,

so until next time, ciao!

In each column I will provide a

link to educational material regard-

ing animal ownership. April is Pet

First Aid Awareness Month.

by: Dr. Lucia Lemmer, Portage Animal Clinic

Dogs are not our

whole life, but they

make our liveswhole.

Roger Caras

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Michelle Duca with Indiana AttorneyGeneral Greg Zoeller.

At left: Board Members MarianneNolan and Amanda Gucciardocrafting for an event.

Above: The Valpo Edge Youth Group volunteers at the pantry.

Lavender Mist

1 Cup water4 Drops of tea tree oil4 Drops Lavendar Oil

Mix, put into a spray bottle and mist pet lightly.

Lemon-Rosemary Rub-down

1 Large Lemon2 Sprigs Of Fresh Rosemary*One Quart Of Boiling Water

Remove water from heat source. Slice lemon as thin as possible and place in boiled water with the freshrosemary. Cover with a towel and let it steep overnight. Strain and pour into spray bottle. Spray liberallyon pets as you rub fur in both directions, soak a washcloth in the mixture and rub it on the fur. Use asneeded to repel fleas, gnats, flies and mosquitoes. Keep refrigerated.*You can find fresh rosemary at your local grocery in the organic section of the produce department.

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Our Belgian Malinois, Jamie, loves sleeping

on the sofa. She isn't supposed to be up there,

and when my husband realizes shes there,

he tells her, Down! In response, Jamie will lay down on

the sofa. He loudly repeats the command; she stares at

him, still laying on the sofa. He sighs, rolls his eyes, and

looks at me.

I look at Jamie and say,

Off, and she jumps off.

My husband rolls his eyes

again and replies, That's what I

said.

Well...not quite. And there

lies the problemthe communi-

cation is not clear. Down is not

the same as Off. While these words are interchangeable

to us, they do not mean the same thing to a dog. Clear

communication is the key to training; it means that your

dog understands what you want from him. While the dif-

ference between Down and Off is trivial in my exam-

ple, good training and communication can save a dog

from being hit by a car, eating something poisonous, or

becoming injured.

I have found that the easiest way to communicate

with dogs is through clicker training. Clicker training re-

inforces desired behavior by marking (clicking) the be-

havior and then rewarding (treat). The click gives the

dog instant feedback: I like what you are doing right

now.

The absence of the click informs

the dog that a behavior is not de-

sired. When the dog discovers

which behaviors are rewarded, he

will offer these behaviors often in

hopes of getting a click/treat. Over

time, the click and the treats are

phased out as the command be-

comes an ingrained response.

Training without clear communication often be-

comes an exercise in frustration. A happy dog (and happy

owner) are just a click away!

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Spring is upon us and with spring comes an increaseof wildlife activity. The chances of your belovedpooch coming into contact with the elusive skunk is

something we all attempt to avoid.But if your dog gets skunked, take a tip from DearHeloise about a neutralizer you can make at home.

Skunk odor neutralizer recipe:

One quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide

1/4 cup baking powder

1 tsp. liquid laundry soap or dish soap of your choice

Mix the ingredients together and ap-ply to the animal, using care to avoidthe eyes and ears.

Leave on for five minutes and thenrinse well. If you can, you mightwant to do this outdoors.

Caution: Use the solution right away; it will not keep.This mixture is less messy than tomato juice and lessexpensive.

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Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry801 Broadway, Chesterton, INDistribution: Alternating Tuesdays 9am 11am

Portage Township Food Pantry5391 Central Ave, in the gym of Adult Education CenterPh:(219) 762-4111Hours: Friday 10am-1pm1st, 3rd, & 4th Friday of everymonth; also 2nd Thursday 4pm-7pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry1700 Monticello Park Dr, Valparaiso, IN

Phone: (219) 462-8207 Tues Thurs 1pm

-3pm

Salvation Army799 Capitol Rd, Valparaiso, IN

Ph:(219) 762-9191

Christian Food Pantry1507 Glendale Blvd. Valparaiso,Ph:(219) 462-5615Hours: Mon & Wed 10 am-12noon

Christian Food Pantry of Porter Township756 W. 350 S., Hebron, IN 46341Ph:(219) 988-4700Hours: Tues 10am- 11:30am & 6pm- 7:30pm

Nativity of our Savior Food Pantry2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, INPh:(219) 762-4858 Hours: Last two Tues 9-11 am

Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry1700 Monticello Park Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383Ph:(219) 462-8207 Hours: Tues & Thurs 1pm- 3pm

Hebron Country PantryPh:(219) 688-9510Hours: First and Third Mon 9am-10am

Boone Grove Pantry at Salem United Methodist Church756 West 350 South Boone Grove , IN 46302Hours: Tues 10-11:30am, 6-7:30pm

Duneland YMCA215 Roosevelt, Chesterton, Ph:(219) 926-4204Hours: Last Saturday of month 9 am-12noon

Fairhaven Baptist86 E. Oak Hill Rd, Chesterton, Ph:(219) 926-6636

Housing Opportunities Food Pantry2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Ph: (219) 548-2800Porter County Residents Only Tues & Wed 9am 3pm

Lighthouse Food Pantry (Lighthouse Christian Church)521 W 100 N, Chesterton, Ph: (219) 929-19334:00pm 6:30pm every other Friday

Pantry On The Go(Check website for dates that vary throughout the year)www.foodbanknwi.org

www.findafoodpantry.org

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Porter County Trustees Offices

Meal Assistance:

Food Pantries:

Chesterton Westchester TownshipTrustee Suzanne Philbrick 219-926-1405

Portage Portage Township TrusteeNina Rivas [email protected]

Boone Township Trustee , Hebron, IN 46341Phone: (219) 996.7121

Center Township Trustee , ValparaisoPhone: (210) 462-0810

Jackson Township Trustee , ChestertonPhone: (219) 962-8270

Liberty Township Trustee, ValparaisoPhone: (219) 926-3764

Morgan Township Trustee, Valparaiso(219) 733-9491

Pine Township Trustee, Chesterton,Phone: (219) 921-0133

Pleasant Township Trustee, KoutsPhone: (219) 766-3216

Porter Township TrusteePhone: (219) 988-4444 orPhone: (219) 405.8894

Union Township Trustee, ValparaisoPhone: (219) 464-2292 (219) 759-4257

Washington Township Trustee , ValparaisoPhone: (219) 531-0050

Monday 4:30 6pm

Chesterton United Methodist Church (Jacobs Table)Corner of 2nd Street & Porter Ave, Chesterton

Friday 4:30pm 6:30pm

Table of Plenty St. Patrick Catholic Church638 N Calumet Rd., Chesterton, IN
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HEALTH

HealthLinc (Formerly Hilltop)

454 S College Ave, Valparaiso, (219) 462-7173

Medical & dental services for low income, Medicaid, andno income clients

North Shore Health Center

6450 US Hwy 6, Portage, (219) 763-8112

Discounted medical & dental services.

Open Door Health Care Center710 Franklin St, Michigan City, (219) 872-6766Health care to low income & uninsured people.

Duneland Medical Equipment Loan Closet801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN(219) 926-4278Free rental of medical equipment for area residents.

Indiana Legal Services Inc.

Free legal advice to elderly and low in-come residents of Porter County(219) 886-3161

Porter County Aging and Community

Services1005 Campbell St. Valparaiso , INPh:(219) 464-9736Hours: M - F 8am- 4:30pm

Spring Valley Homeless Shelter

2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso,(219) 548-2800Provides transitional housing for home-less families in Porter County

Housing Opportunities, Inc.954 Eastport Centre Dr., ValparaisoPh:(219) 548-2800

Bonner Senior Center

5800 Lexington Ave, Portage, IN 46368Ph.:(219) 762-1522

The Caring Place Inc.

3107 Cascade Dr., Valparaiso, IN

Ph: (219) 464-0840

Emergency safe shelter & services forvictims of domestic violence & sexualassault.

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pplying for assistance is pretty simple. Visit the pantry on thethird Saturday of each month between 9 and 11 am, whendistribution is held. We will distribute pet supplies from ourpantry, located at 5882 US Hwy 6, Portage, Indiana, and accept

applications at this time unless it is a major holiday or a special event isscheduled. Call us at (219) 734-6936 to make sure the date hasnt changed ifyoure unsure. To qualify you must:

Be at least 21 years of ageReside in Porter CountyBe considered head of household

Provide valid ID plus:

Utility bill with current addressProof of financial hardship (We also will accept a referral from trustee or

local food pantry)Provide proof that the animal (s) that you are requesting assistance for

have been spayed or neutered. (If this is not done, please visit thepantry and we will work with you on low-cost spay/neuter options.)

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Gentle Touch Pet Grooming794B McCool RdValparaiso, Indiana 46368(219) 759-3116

Portage Animal Clinic3411 Airport RoadPortage, IN 46368-5107(219) 763-3311

Tinibaybeez Dog Grooming5960 Evergreen AvePortage, Indiana 46368(219) 763-2408

Vale Park Animal Hospital

2606 Valley Drive

Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-5785

McAfee Animal Hospital651 Eastport Centre DriveValparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-5901

The Cinnamon Tree Spa505 Silhavy Rd # 800Valparaiso, IN 46383-4410(219) 548-8383

Mel's Detail105 Brown AvenueChesterton, IN 46304-2423(219) 921-0680

Gast Animal Hospital258 North 475 WestValparaiso, IN 46385(219) 759-7387

Jakes Feed & Garden

326 Indiana 49

Valparaiso, IN 46383-7887(219) 477-4174

D D- LThe following businesses support the pantry and will gladly accept donations:

If you would like to become a supporter and have one of our collection

containers at your place of business, please e-mail [email protected]

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Please join us as we raise awareness, raise funds, and showcasewhat The Porter County Pet Project & Kibble Kitchen is all about!

Saturday August 18, 2012

International Homeless Animals Day

(details coming soon)

Saturday September 29, 2012 Noon-4pm

Kibble Kitchen Open House

5882 US Hwy 6 Portage

Sunday November 4, 2012

Spay-ghetti dinner(details coming soon)
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Were on the Web!

See us at:www.thekibblekitchen.com

The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry, Inc. works hard every day to

ensure that no pet in our community will go hungry. With the

help of our generous supporters we have been able to provide

a complete month of food and basic supplies to individuals and

families in need on our program. We hope if families are provided with

these services that many will be able to keep their beloved pet (s) and

not surrender them to the local shelters, turn loose or let them gohungry. Please consider supporting our cause you can share our

newsletter, contribute by donating, volunteer, sponsor a spay or neuter

and more!

We cant say thank you enough to our supporters and volunteers!

Supporters are what make this all happen. We are proud of our new

improved custom pantry logo donated by Golden Technologiesof

Valparaiso they also have been working on a new custom website for

us. And with the help of a dear friend that gave hours editing this

newsletter we have created what we hope is a valuable resource. It is

with support like this we can continue on working to ensure no pet will

go hungry, and we possibly can make a difference in the number of

animals that are facing homelessness in our community.

The Kibble Kitchen

Pet Pantry, Inc.

Mailing address:

PO BOX 1013Portage, Indiana 46368

Physical address:5882 US Hwy 6


PHONE:(219) 734-6936

E-MAIL:[email protected]

The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry

PO BOX 1013


A Non-profit organization

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