Indiana-PAW Has Educated Thousands Of Hoosiers, Empowering Them To Save Animals' Lives.
We've had a number of successes since we launched Indiana-PAW in November of 2004, and we share them here, so our volunteers, foster families, and partners in the animal welfare community and media (i.e., the folks who have helped bring about these successes) can share in our celebration! Click on the photos below for larger versions.
- PAWs Across Indiana Community Outreach Program! Our Community Outreach Program has allowed us to bring our educational messages to the public, across Indiana. We appear at multiple events each year - see the photos below! Thank you to our amazing volunteers for making these events successful!
Indiana-PAW volunteers at Humane Society of Indianapolis' Mutt Strutt in April 2008. From left to right, Derek Fakehany, Nikki Sadowski and her dog Onyx, and Jan Myer Blau. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers at Humane Society of Indianapolis' Mutt Strutt in April 2008. From left to right, Connor Fraser and Tara Curtis (with her dog, Cody). Indiana-PAW volunteer Tara Curtis (with her dog, Cody) at Mutt Strutt in April 2008. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers at Humane Society of Indianapolis' Mutt Strutt in April 2008. From left to right, Gary & Jan Myer Blau, along with Tara Curtis and her dog Cody. Indiana-PAW Foster Parent Supervisor, Tammy Fraser, with volunteer Nikki Sadowski and her dog Onyx at Mutt Strutt in April 2008. 
Indiana-PAW staff and volunteers participating in the Rally for Homeless Animals in Indianapolis in April 2008. Indiana-PAW volunteer Gretchen Sloan and Indiana-PAW's Canine Ambassador, Waylon, on the RTV6 News at 6pm & 11pm in April 2008. 
Indiana-PAW staff and volunteers at the Tour for Life at Indianapolis Animal Care & Control in April 2008. From left to right, back to front: Tracey Bruick, Audrey Lenz-Abner, Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe, Gretchen Sloan, Amy Van Ostrand, and Waylon (Indiana-PAW's Canine Ambassador). Indiana-PAW volunteer Gretchen Sloan and Indiana-PAW's Canine Ambassador, Waylon, are interviewed by RTV6 News at 6pm & 11pm at Tour for Life in April 2008. 
Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe, Indiana-PAW Education Coordinator, gives a presentation at the Morgan County Humane Society in February 2008. Indiana-PAW staff and volunteers at the Givin' Da Dawg A Bone: A Benefit to Help Shelter Animals of the Region in December 2007. From left to right, back to front, Angela Bickler with two girls from her neighbors, along with Amy Van Ostrand and Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe. 
Indiana-PAW staff and volunteers at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in November 2007. From left to right, Megan Carroll, Heather Roemer, Tara Curtis, Amy Van Ostrand, Tracey Bruick, and Jim & Tracey (Richmond) Hutsell. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in November 2007. From left to right, Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe and Maya Bruick. 
Indiana-PAW staff member Audrey Lenz with one of her Rushville foster cats. Audrey was participating in an Indiana-PAW adoption event for the cats at the Pet Supplies "PLUS" in Broad Ripple in September 2007. Special thanks to Pet Supplies "PLUS" for all of its support! Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at an Indiana-PAW adoption event at Pet Supplies "PLUS" in September 2007. From left to right, Katie & Lauren Bouchard, Megan Carroll, Audrey Lenz, Amy Van Ostrand, and Julie Bouchard. Special thanks to Pet Supplies "PLUS" for all of its support! 
Indiana-PAW staff at Fishers Freedom Festival in June 2007. From left to right, Megan Carroll, Ash Lewin, Amy Van Ostrand, and Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at Petfest Fall 2007 in October 2007. From left to right, Eliza Bradley, Paula Spears, and Amy Van Ostrand. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at Petfest Spring 2007 in May 2007. Back row from left to right, Megan Carroll, Stacy Cox, and Ash Lewin. Front row from left to right, Lou (the dog), Tracey Bruick, and Amy Van Ostrand. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at Petfest Spring 2007 in May 2007. From left to right, Amy Van Ostrand, Megan Carroll, Ash Lewin, Audrey Abner, and in front, Lou the dog. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers Connor Fraser (with two of his dogs) & Kala Valachovic Monroe at the Humane Society of Indianapolis' Mutt Strut in April 2007. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at Earth Day in April 2007 (Indianapolis). 
Indiana-PAW volunteer & foster Connor Fraser with his foster dog Henry at Earth Day 2007. Indiana-PAW volunteer & foster Maya Bruick at Earth Day 2007. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in November 2006. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in November 2006. 
Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in November 2006. Indiana-PAW volunteers and staff at Petfest 2006 Fall Adoption Event in October 2006. 
Indiana-PAW Volunteer Keith Linder at Vanderburgh Humane Society's Fido Walk in September 2006. Indiana-PAW Volunteer Linda Linder at Vanderburgh Humane Society's Fido Walk in September 2006. 
Indiana-PAW volunteer staff Amy Van Ostrand, Megan Carroll, Audrey Lenz, and Joe Laughlin at Fishers Freedom Festival in June 2006. 
Indiana-PAW Volunteers Tracey & Maya Bruick at Fishers Freedom Festival in June 2006. Indiana-PAW Volunteer Betsy Cannon with Indiana-PAW volunteer staff Derek Fakehany & Joe Laughlin at Fishers Freedom Festival in June 2006. 
Indiana-PAW "Donation Dog" Lou at Fishers Freedom Festival in June 2006. Indiana-PAW at the Humane Society for Hamilton County's "Walk For The Animals" on June 3rd, 2006. 
Indiana-PAW at Petfest 2006 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on May 6th, 2006. Adoptable foster dogs Louise and Gizmo, along with Indiana-PAW staff and volunteer foster parents (Rae and Don Steeb, Karen Spikes, & Conner and Tammy Fraser), at Petfest 2006 on May 6th, 2006. 
Indiana-PAW at Earth Day 2006 in downtown Indianapolis on April 23rd, 2006. Indiana-PAW Executive Director, Amy Van Ostrand, and Volunteer Program Director, Megan Caroll, with Megan's adopted dog, Lou, at Earth Day 2006. 
Indiana-PAW at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show in Indianapolis on November 9th, 2005, where we sent a cat from our foster program home with a permanent family! Indiana-PAW foster cat, McGill, goes home with her new family at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show! 
Indiana-PAW at PetFest Fall 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8th, 2005. Indiana-PAW volunteers at PetFest Fall 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8th, 2005. 
Indiana-PAW at Bark In the Park in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 1st, 2005. Indiana-PAW Director Amy Van Ostrand (R) with Renee Mickler (L) and McGarvey at Bark In the Park, October 1st, 2005. McGarvey is a former Indiana-PAW "Pet of the Week" whom Renee adopted and is giving a wonderful life to! Before meeting Renee, McGarvey had spent nearly two years awaiting adoption in a shelter. 
Indiana-PAW at Paw Pounder in Franklin, Indiana on September 25th, 2005. Another shot of former Indiana-PAW featured "Pet of the Week" McGarvey with his new mom, Renee at Bark In The Park, October 1, 2005. 
Indiana-PAW at PAWS In The Park in Greenfield, Indiana on September 10th, 2005. Indiana-PAW at Boxer Bash in Evansville, Indiana in August, 2005. 
Indiana-PAW at HELP the Animals' Dog Walk & Bark In The Park in Richmond, Indiana on July 31, 2005. 
Indiana-PAW at Fishers Freedom Fest in Fishers, Indiana on June 25th, 2005. 
Indiana-PAW at Earth Day in Indianapolis, Indiana in April, 2005. Indiana-PAW at Pet Fest in Indianapolis, Indiana in May, 2005. - PAWsitive Speaker Series Success! Our PAWsitive Speaker Series is allowing us to bring our educational messages to the public, across Indiana. We speak at schools and service clubs across the State!
Indiana-PAW Education Coordinator, Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe, gives a presentation at the Carmel-Clay Public Library on selecting the right dog in September 2007. Carolyn also gave another presentation at the Libary in October 2007 to approximately twenty-five 3rd through 5th graders on how to avoid dog bites. 
Indiana-PAW Education Coordinator, Carolyn Valachovic-Monroe, at the Dads Inc. Community Day in August 2007. Indiana-PAW Executive Director, Amy Van Ostrand, Esq., speaks at the Clearwater Crossing Kiwanis Club in June, 2006. 
Indiana-PAW visits with staff and the second graders at Liberty Elementary School, on April 28, 2006. Indiana-PAW Education Director, Leslie Cox, Executive Director, Amy Van Ostrand, and Foster Program Director, Joe Laughlin, (left to right) visit Liberty Elementary School. 
Indiana-PAW Education Director, Leslie Cox, speaks to 600 elementary and middle school students in Rising Sun, Indiana, on November 18, 2005. Indiana-PAW visits elementary and middle school students in Rising Sun, Indiana. Left to right: Scott Mobley and Amy Chase (Ohio County Animal Shelter), Leslie Cox (Indiana-PAW Education Director), Ms. Huff (School Vice Principal), and Amy Van Ostrand (Indiana-PAW Executive Director). 
Indiana-PAW Education Director, Leslie Cox, speaking at the Warren Early Childhood Center in Indianapolis on November 3rd, 2005. Another shot of Education Director, Leslie Cox, speaking at the Warren Early Childhood Center. - Education, Education, Education! Our mission is to use education to reduce companion animal euthanasia in Indiana. And we're doing just that -- educating! Recently, PSAs with Indiana-PAW tips about pet first aid ran on local radio stations 95.5. WFMS, Jack FM, and The Song. And our press release on this topic led to a superb article in the Lafayette Courier Journal. To help us educate Indiana, join Team Indiana-PAW!
