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Article: Softball tournament to raise funds for Humane Society
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- August 7, 2003
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Lilly, one of two black cats, takes a breather to explore as her cage is cleaned at the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana, located at 6800 E. 7th Ave., Gary.(PHOTO) (LESLIE ADKINS/POST-TRIBUNE)
Last August, the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana in Miller appeared to have a bright future.
After being closed for a period of time, the shelter was completely renovated and had $30,000 in its account until the expected groundswell of community support rolled in.
A year later, the shelter finds itself in dire financial straits. The expected donations from the public never met the society's expectations and the cost of caring for ...