Fall Pet Community Events

This message is for neighbors, pet lovers, and community supporters who want to help families impacted by the recent storms keep their pets fed and cared for. Cause 4Paws Gary has been in the trenches for pet owners in need since 2014, showing up with our monthly pet food pantry every single month to provide essential pet supplies to families who are struggling.

And when the storms hit in May, June, July, and August of 2026, Cause 4Paws Gary was here—and we’re still here. We’re hosting our monthly pet food pantry for storm victims, and your support helps us provide emergency pet food and supplies that reduce stress for families and help keep pets and people together.

Our 5K Dog Walk/Run directly supports the pantry, and even though our beloved mobile clinic Trudy was crushed in the storm, our mission continues.

If you’re able, please donate today to support storm-affected pets and families

Pet parents — if you’ve been impacted by the storm and need help feeding your pets, we’re here for you. Cause 4Paws Gary is still standing in the trenches with pet owners in need—bent but not broken. We will get through this together.

To help as many families as possible, we’ve updated our pantry format and distribution process. Please read the registration instructions carefully so we can serve everyone fairly and efficiently.

To participate, you must bring:

• Valid photo ID
• Proof of pet ownership (required at check-in)

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to support our community through recovery

Hi friends and supporters,

Registration is now open for our Annual 5K Dog Walk/Run Fun Run—a community event that supports our monthly pet food pantry and helps keep bowls full across Lake County, Indiana.

When you register, you’re helping provide pet food and essential supplies to families who need it most—and registration includes a commemorative T-shirt!

Sign up today and invite a friend:

Join us for our Fall Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, September 27th—this will be our final clinic of the year. We’ll be offering affordable vaccines and testing to help families keep their pets healthy and supported.

A heartfelt thank you to Banfield for supporting our efforts to expand Access to Care for families in need—your partnership helps our community show up for pets when it matters most.

Please help us spread the word, and come out if you or someone you know could use support.