Frequently Asked Questions

Our planned Pet Adoption and Resource Center consists of a no-kill shelter for dogs/cats/small companion mammals, a low-cost veterinary clinic, a low cost/high volume/high quality spay & neuter program, community spaces, behavioral training resources, pet food/supplies pantry, a respite areas for pet owners suffering from emergencies, a sallyport for use by first responders, and more! Our final structure will be unlike anything that currently exists in Northwest Indiana, and it will be an attractive, thoughtfully planned community resource.

The shelter will be built within Crown Point, Indiana city limits. We are currently working with the local government and other members of the community to identify and secure a prime location for the shelter’s construction.

Yes, New Leash on Life is being designed as a no-kill shelter. We plan to take all necessary steps to find placement for our animals. No animals will be euthanized because of pet overpopulation. In cases involving severe medical or behavioral issues, all animals will be evaluated individually by veterinary professionals to ensure appropriate actions are taken with the animals’ best interest in mind. Our shelter will meet the “no-kill” designation based on the 90% live release rate standard set by Best Friends Animal Society.

Crown Point is currently home to the only Lake County animal shelter. Due to capacity constraints, intake is largely restricted to animals found outside city limits.

Based on the needs assessment conducted for Crown Point, IN, and surrounding areas, which looked at the community’s projected need across the next ten years, the facility will be at least 16,000 square feet and capable of sheltering at least 76 adoptable dogs and cats as well as additional small companion mammals.

We will provide humane treatment to dogs, cats, and exotic companion mammals – such as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

New Leash on Life will be able to accept unhoused pets found throughout the community as well as surrenders from owners no longer able to care for their animals. We will be partnering with local first responders to design a dedicated space that can provide shelter to animals suffering from crises such as house fires or car accidents.

New Leash on Life will be completely unlike the dog pounds of old. The living spaces of the animals will be designed to promote animal welfare and adoption. There will be community spaces to provide education, training, and assistance to the community and their pets. We have also identified other partners in the community; for example, the St Jude House would rely on us to provide temporary housing to animals of abuse victims, and local retirement communities have expressed interest in partnering our senior animals with senior citizens to provide companionship within their communities.

We are already exploring opportunities to partner with other local municipalities to accept their unhoused animals. Ultimately, the decision will depend on negotiations between municipalities, but we hope New Leash on Life can be a resource to as many citizens as possible in South Lake County.

We are thrilled by the outpour of support we have received from our friends and neighbors in Crown Point, Indiana. We are currently in our capital campaign phase and need to secure funding before construction of the New Leash on Life facility can begin. Therefore, we are currently unable to accept physical donations, as we do not have storage space or a day-to-day need. However, we are always searching for new volunteers and opportunities, so please reach out if you’re interested in helping our cause!

 SNIP Spay & Neuter Clinic

Spay/neuter, vaccinations

*Maximum dog surgery weight 90lbs

Portage, IN

Visit: https://www.sniplowcost.com/

Humane Indiana- Estelle Marcus Clinic

Spay/neuter, vaccinations, community medicine days

Munster, IN

Visit: https://www.humaneindiana.org/schedule

Public Vet

Mobile spay/neuter- *cats only currently*

Locations in Indiana vary, check website for upcoming clinics

Visit:https://www.facebook.com/PublicVet or https://pub.vet/

Arbor View Animal Hospital

Dog, cat, and exotic animal care– full service vet clinic, not low-cost

Valparaiso, IN

Visit: https://arborviewah.com/

Silverstray

Spay/neuter, vaccinations

Gary, IN – focus on Gary residents

Visit: https://www.silverstray.org/

South Suburban Humane Society

Spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness and sick appointments, general surgeries (mass removals, enucleation, etc), euthanasia

Matteson, IL

Visit: https://southsuburbanhumane.org/low-cost-vet-clinic

Pet Refuge Animal Birth Control Clinic

Spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness and sick appointments

South Bend, IN

Visit: http://petrefugeabcclinic.com/

Email us at newleashcp@gmail.com and we will add you to our volunteer list! Thank you!

If you’re interested in supporting New Leash on Life’s mission to bring a state-of-the-art Pet Adoption and Resource Center to Crown Point, Indiana, please visit www.newleashcp.org to learn more, contact us, or donate. Thank you!