Support Humane Indiana’s 2025 End of Year Campaign - Leia’s Story
When Leia arrived at Humane Indiana in the middle of the night, she was an abused, underweight, 7-month-old puppy fighting to survive. Humane Indiana’s team immediately jumped into action to complete her intake exam and begin treating her wounds. That night, Leia went to a medical foster home. That night, Leia was finally safe. As Leia began her recovery, her wounds were closely monitored, and she was put on a specialized feeding plan to safely begin gaining weight. She came to Humane Indiana daily, and regained not only her strength, but her spirit. Leia was even a fan favorite amongst the children participating in Humane Indiana’s summer camp sessions!
Eventually, Leia met Kristine, one of Humane Indiana’s longstanding fosters. It didn’t take long for Kristine to fall in love with Leia, and once she was medically cleared, Kristine made things official – Leia was adopted!
The pictures of Leia today paint a very different picture than her past shows, but you make these second chances for animals at Humane Indiana possible. Even if you had seen Leia then, you would have recognized what was beneath the surface. When there is suffering, you see an animal’s strength to persevere; when there is fear, you see a chance to build trust again. When there is an animal in need, you see an opportunity for a new beginning. We cannot do our work without advocates like you. That’s why we need your support.
Your gift drives Humane Indiana’s lifesaving mission throughout the remainder of the season and beyond.
A gift of $50 feeds 75 shelter animals for a day
A gift of $300 supports one adoptable dog’s care for a week in a foster home
A gift of $500 covers medical care for one emergency intake