Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Monthly Pet Food Pantry
Beacon Light Church 3770 Burr Street, Gary, IN Every 2nd Sunday of the month.
*Pending volunteer participation
Must register online each month to participate
*YOU MUST READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU APPLY
2:00 PM -4:00 PM
Sun Oct 11th
Sun Nov 8th
Sun Dec 13th
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Voucher
We are proud to partner with Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. This initiative is partially funded by the Pet Friendly Plates provided by the State of Indiana. Every MONDAY at 8:00 AM, low-income residents of Indiana can apply for a $50.00 for spay/neuter surgeries for dogs or cats. Please note that a limited number vouchers are available each week, so have your documents ready to complete your application
Available on Mondays ONLY
Fall Access to Care Clinics 2026
We are pleased to partner once again with the students of Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine at our Access to Care Clinics. Our Low-Cost Clinics provide a of services including brief exams, rabies vaccines, Bordetella and canine flu vaccines for dogs, heartworm testing, distemper and parvo vaccines, Kitty vaccines, nail trimming, and microchipping.
*subject to availabilty
Beacon Light Church
3770 Burr Street
Gary, IN 46408
Time: 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Date:
Sunday, Sept 26, 2027
* No resident requirement
* Must register online
7000 Steps to Fill the Bowl
We’re launching the Hound Pound Virtual 5K — 7,000 Steps to Fill the Bowl!
Join Cause 4Paws Gary in supporting our Fill the Bowl Campaign to help fund our monthly pet food pantry. Every step helps keep pets fed and in the homes that love them.
How it works:
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$25 entry (includes your race number + registration)
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Walk 7,000 steps (your pace, your route, your schedule!)
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Post your photos on our Hound Pound page:
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A START photo of you with the date + time
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A FINISH photo of you with the date + time
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Let’s walk for the pets who depend on us.
Drop “I’M IN” in the comments and we’ll send registration details!
#FillTheBowl #Cause4PawsGary #HoundPound #Virtual5K #PetFoodPantry #KeepPetsHome
Registration is OPEN for the 7,000 Steps Virtual Walk!
Walk 7,000 steps to help Fill the Bowl and support our monthly pet food pantry—because pets deserve to stay fed and stay home with the families who love them.
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$25 to register (includes your race number + entry)
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Walk on your own route, at your own pace
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Post your start pic + finish pic (with date/time) on our Hound Pound page
Unleash Your Pup
🎃 Cause 4Paws Gary’s 1st Howl-O-Ween Pawty
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Join us for a fun-filled day of indoor dog park play, stimulation, enrichment, raffles, a doggy fun run, photo opportunities, and Halloween excitement!
Register today for $25 per dog. Registration includes:
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Entry to PaFooChi’s Indoor Dog Park
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Photo booth access to commemorate the day
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A festive wag bag
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Entry into the costume contest
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Doggy fun run activities throughout the park
We welcome all vaccinated, well-behaved howlers
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Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
PaFooChi’s Indoor Dog Park
6051 Broadway
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
For everyone’s safety, proof of vaccination is required before entry. Dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines. Participants must remain with their dogs at all times. Sick, aggressive, or female dogs in heat are not permitted.
Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs. Raffles will be available, and you can pre-order gourmet pumpkin or peanut butter treats to take home after the event. Treats are available by the half dozen or whole dozen and must be ordered in advance.
Exercise
Helps to fight canine obesity
Hydration
Clean fresh water is vital for your pet
Socialization
Helps to curb negative behavior
