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December 2025 Newsletter
Giving Tuesday Keeps Families Together
This Giving Tuesday, our community once again showed extraordinary compassion for pets in need. Thanks to all of you who shared, liked, contributed, and supported us last week. You helped provide over $4,500 that’ll go toward supporting our pantry with thousands of pounds of pet food, cat litter, and pet supplies, helping local cats and dogs in need stay fed and cared for this winter!
MCHA’s Emergency Pet Food and Supply Pantry provides essential nutrition to pets who would otherwise go without. Without this support, many pets would face abandonment or shelter surrender. These animals depend on us, and we depend on you.
To date, we are on track to distribute approximately 30,000 pounds of pet food by the year’s end. This support extends to thousands of pets in Monroe County, but the number of pets needing our help continues to rise.
Most families in our community are feeling the strain of higher living costs right now. When budgets tighten, pets often pay the price. Before reaching a breaking point, many people who are already struggling choose to go without so their pets can eat. Our food program protects pets from hunger and supports families who are doing everything they can to keep their animals safe. This resource gives families stability while we all navigate a difficult time.
Every Giving Tuesday gift received is making an immediate and powerful impact, and for that, we are so grateful. However, we fell a little short of our goal amount needed to support the growing demand this winter. If you weren’t able to participate on Giving Tuesday, there’s still time to help. Donations of any amount may still be made at monroehumane.org/giving-tuesday. There is no end to what we can accomplish together, especially when it comes to making this a better world for the animals we care so deeply about. Thank you for caring for the pets in our community!
Pet Education: Hot Holiday Topics
Around the holidays, there are so many important topics to think about when it comes to our pets—safety, enrichment, socialization, and more! MCHA Education Committee members, Leslie Hudson of Train Loyal Companions and Allison Jacobs of Scout’s Honor, have shared some helpful resources that we think you’ll love:
Holiday Treats & Toys—Safe Picks and Smart Skips for Pets
MCHA Holiday Donation Drive
From December 1–31, businesses across our community are hosting donation drive boxes for this year’s MCHA Holiday Drive! Every donation directly helps an animal in need.
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LOCATIONS: ⭐️ Donations may also be dropped off at MCHA’s Animal Care Campus (791 S. Fieldstone Blvd., Bloomington, Indiana 47403). |
OUR WISHLIST: Dry and Canned Cat & Dog Food Cat Litter Spray Cheese Creamy Peanut Butter Cat & Dog Treats Paper Towels Dawn Dish Soap Liquid HE Laundry Detergent Trash Bags (13 & 55 Gallon) Ziploc Bags (Gallon Size) Copy Paper Office Supplies AA & AAA Batteries Gas Station Gift Cards Potty Pads & Pet Diapers Grooming Supplies Leashes & Collars Pet Beds |
**Canceled Due to Weather** Pop-Up Holiday Drive Donation Event | Saturday, Dec. 13
SHOP ONLINE
Looking for a simpler way to give? Donations can be purchased from one of our online wishlists and shipped straight to our door!
| Shop our Amazon wishlist | Shop our Walmart wishlist | Shop our Chewy wishlist |
MCHA Puts Lilly Scholars Network Grant to Task
In 2025, through October 31, MCHA issued 172 vouchers for dogs and 129 vouchers for cats for a total of 301 vouchers. Because of the Lilly Scholars Network Lead Forward Community Grant, we were able to extend $12,470 in funding assistance to get 301 animals fixed! In addition, we fully expect to meet our original goal of 372 vouchers by year end.
The numbers speak for themselves—according to the Bissell Pet Foundation, a single unfixed female cat and her offspring can produce more than 2 million kittens in eight years. Similarly, one unspayed female dog and her offspring can produce up to 67,000 puppies in six years. To put this into perspective, more than 1.5 million pets are euthanized in shelters each year. Taken together, MCHA’s 301 vouchers could prevent millions of unwanted animals over the next eight years.
Please join us in thanking the Lilly Scholars Network for supporting such an important effort. This investment at such a crucial time helps pets who have no voice and families who want to do right by their animals, and creates a positive and lasting ripple effect, initiating real change in our communities at a time when shelters are bursting at the seams.
MCHA Dine & Donate at Pizza X on Mondays in January
When ordering from Pizza X on any Monday in January, simply let their staff know you’re supporting Monroe County Humane Association, or select it under the Xtend-a-Hand tab while placing your order online, and 20% will be donated to MCHA!
Available at all Pizza X locations every Monday in January (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26).
Order online at pizzaxbloomington.com
Honoring Precious Through Our Pet Remembrance Tree
MCHA recently lost our beloved cat, Precious. We, of course, created a remembrance tag to honor the incredible impact Precious made on the hearts and lives of our entire staff. While nothing can replace the presence of our sweet cat, this tribute will help keep his memory alive. We love you, Precious!
If you or someone you know has recently lost a pet, our Pet Remembrance Tree is a great way to create a lasting tribute in their memory.
Your gift not only honors your pet but also supports MCHA’s lifesaving programs that help thousands of pets in our community each year.
Upcoming Mobile Vaccine Clinic | NEW DATE! Sunday, December 21, 2025
NEW DATE! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st | 1–3 p.m.
Monroe County Humane Association, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403
On Sunday, December 21st, MCHA will hold a walk-in mobile vaccine clinic at our clinic (791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403). MCHA’s veterinary team of volunteers and staff will be available from 1-3 p.m. with no appointment needed; all are welcome!
Our Mobile Vaccine Clinics offer a range of services, including legally mandated rabies vaccines for pets aged 12 weeks and older. Additionally, we provide nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchips, and preventive measures for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. While these clinics are intended for healthy dogs and cats, they are not a substitute for your pet’s annual wellness check-up with your primary veterinarian.
Subsidized pricing is available for clients who present proof of a government subsidy program or other proof of financial hardship.
MCHA Dog Walking Club | Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Saturday, December 27th, 2025 | 9 a.m.
Meet at the MCHA Animal Care Campus (791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403)
Are you interested in joining a walking club with other dog lovers to learn how to walk trails with your dog? This will teach your dog healthy interactions, good leash-walking habits, and safe trail walking! Join us promptly at 9 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Just bring your dog, a leash, and good walking shoes for a fun walk on our walking trails through the woods surrounding the clinic.
Registration is not required; this is an open and free event!
Save the Date! | Tails on the Town
Friday, June 12th, 2026
Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403
It may seem far away now, but our annual Tails on the Town fundraiser will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars for June 12th, 2026 for a night of carnival-style games, great food, and music!
Message From MCHA's Executive Director
Get Involved – Volunteer
We’re currently in need of volunteer support! If you have a bit of time and enjoy staying active, we’d love your help with: weekend animal care, foster care, light cleaning around the buildings, outdoor maintenance and upkeep, and kennel repair.
Every task helps us keep things running smoothly for the animals and families we serve. Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or new to our community, we appreciate you being part of our mission!
Interested in helping out? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Whitney Pickett, at wpickett@monroehumane.com to get started, or apply online at monroehumane.org/volunteer.
Interested in sponsoring our newsletter? Email mcha@monroehumane.org for details.
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 1334
Bloomington, Indiana 47402
ANIMAL CARE CAMPUS
791 S Fieldstone Blvd
Bloomington, Indiana 47403
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
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Monroe County Humane Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants to fund all of our programs and services. EIN: 35-6064277
Monroe County Humane Association proudly collaborates, but is distinct from, the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. For services such as adoption, lost/found pets, shelter hours, and animal control, feel free to reach out to our friends at the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control at 812-349-3492. Together, we're caring for our community's animals.