WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL ALL PAWS HAVE A HOME!
SAVING ANIMALS, HELPING PEOPLE
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Our mission is “To work as one in helping animals irrespective of breed, location or circumstance, while also supporting the people who love animals.” We are a 501(c)(3) mostly volunteer, no-kill rescue. We have two locations, one in Evansville, Indiana and one in Chrisney, Indiana. We have helped over 10,000 animals since we were created in 2010.
What we do
Pet Adoption
Give a second chance to a homeless animal in need! Become a forever home!
Pet Foster Care
Provide temporary care for pets in need, until a forever home is found. Foster now!
Events
Community events that make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. Join us at an event!
Pet Rehome
If you wish to rehome your pet, please visit here for resources.
Our Impact
11,555
Total Helped through December 2023
1904
Total helped in 2023
99.95%
Lifesaving percentage
200
Average number of animals in ITV’s care
Ways to Help
There are so many ways that you can help the homeless animals of ITV, many are things you do anyway and do not cost you anything!!! Below are ways you can help the animals of ITV:
Wish List
We are always in need of various supplies to help care for the animals. Please visit our wish lists below and our full list here:
Volunteer Be a Hero
Volunteers are always needed. Be a hero for homeless animals and volunteer.
Dog Day Out is a top choice. Spend time with our dogs outside of the shelter to provide a change of scenery and socialization opportunities. It’s super easy and fun!
Learn More HereMonthly Newsletter and Other Ways to Help
We are always looking for people who can:
- Check out our most recent Newsletter HERE!
- Buy from our online store HERE!
- Become a monthly donor HERE!
- Buy a Spay/Neuter License Plate
- Designate ITV as charity on Walmart.com
Stay Connected
🐾🌟 It’s $5 Friday! 🌟🐾
How much is this puppy’s life worth? That is the question we confronted each day for 9 heart wrenching days! We had our toughest parvo case yet, but also a story of resilience and survival.
On Saturday, May 4th, we were notified about a sick community puppy named ShyShy. Suspecting parvo, we quickly sent an employee to pick him up and take him to the emergency vet. Our fears were confirmed: ShyShy had parvo and was in critical condition. At the vet’s recommendation, we hospitalized him and authorized the costly but effective canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody treatment.
By Monday, ShyShy was showing signs of improvement, but needed continued hospitalization. We picked him up, but had no vet appointment. After pleas to partner vets, we were grateful that our partner vet answered our plea. Dr. Yu at U-Vet agreed to continue the hospitalization and treatment. By Wednesday, ShyShy seemed ready for release but then took a turn for the worse. We learned that he had also gotten into dirty water before his rescue and that could be causing secondary issues. But, his wagging tail and big brown eyes gave us hope and told us that he wanted to continue to fight. Facing daily hospitalization costs of about $1,000 each day, we struggled with the decision. We are a nonprofit. What would our villagers want us to do? This we know – our villagers would tell us to keep fighting for him. It's what we do for those who have no one else to fight for them. So, that is what we did. We got you ShyShy, keep fighting little guy! We authorized a second round of canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody treatment.
A late Saturday night phone call from Dr. Yu told us that the second round of monoclonal antibodies seemed to be working. On Sunday morning, Dr. Yu called us ecstatic- ShyShy was eating and had solid poop! It worked! We were overjoyed to learn Monday that he was well enough to be released! So, after 9 days of hospitalization, he survived! Every day was a fight, and every small sign of improvement was a victory. No one was happier to be released than ShyShy! From wagging his tail to eating his first solid meal, ShyShy showed us what true resilience looks like.
We are grateful to the amazing vet teams who worked so hard to save him. But, all that work and treatment comes with a cost. How much is a puppy’s life worth? In ShyShy’s case, $12,719. With our rescue discounts, the ER vet bill was $4457 and a week of hospitalization was $8862. To date, we have raised $1813 for his treatment, leaving $10,906 to cover. We know that is a lot! Did we make the right decision in saving ShyShy? We hope so. We're asking for your support with a $5 donation (or more if you can!) to help cover the costs of ShyShy's lifesaving treatment and hospitalization. Will you consider a donation of $5 or more to help us cover the vet bills to save little ShyShy's life?
Donations gratefully accepted on this post or at:
Venmo: @ITVrescue
CashApp: $ITVrescue
Online: itvrescue.org/#donate
PayPal: Paypal.Me/ITVrescue
**ShyShy has spent this week in a temporary medical foster home for observation and he is now well enough to find another foster home!! If you are interested in fostering, please complete a foster application at ITVrescue.org. More photos in the comments below!
We are requesting auction items donations for Rockin' For Rescue: An 80s & 90s Pawty presented by Lux Motors!! The event is now less than a month away!! Anything new items of value (or gently used collector's items) are greatly appreciated. Gift cards, baskets, services, etc – items which can be sold to help homeless animals! Please drop off items at the ITV Rescue Center, 1417 N. Stockwell, during open hours. Thank you!
Our Next Events
Bosse Field
Join us for opening week with the Evansville Otters! Watch the Evansville Otters take on the Joliet Slammers on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Tickets are FREE and available at the rescue center, 1417 N Stockwell Rd. We get a donation for each ticket that comes through the gate so bring your friends!! We will also be promoting ITV and adoptable animals at the event. Bring your pup out for a day at the park with the Evansville Otters!! Gate opens at 11 am.
Rockin' for Rescue King & Queen Contest
410 Carpenter St, Evansville, IN 47708-1028, United States Map
ENTER AND VOTE HERE - www.gogophotocontest.com/rockinforrescue
Photo submissions are accepted through 11:59:59 PM (Central Time) on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Voting opens at 8:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Monday, May 27, 2024 and voting ends at 9:00:00 PM (Central Time) on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Introducing ITV's Fifth Annual King and Queen Contest! What is a pawty without a Royal Court? We need you to select a King and Queen to preside over our Rockin' for Rescue on June 15, 2024 at Warehouse 410, Evansville. The male animal and the female animal who receive the most votes will be crowned King and Queen, respectively. The winners will receive a crown, be our special guests at the Rockin' for Rescue (with their guardian) and receive a prize package. Finally, the winners will be featured on our social media pages regarding the contest.
We will also crown a Prince and Princess! The male animal and the female animal who receives the second most votes will be crowned Prince and Princess, respectively. They will also be part of the Rockin' for Rescue Royal Court as our special guest (with their guardian) on June 15 and receive a prize package.
We encourage you to enter the contest with your favorite photo of your pet and a few words about your beloved. Then invite your family and friends to vote for your photo! The contest is open to anyone and you may enter your photo for only $20. Your photo entry does not have to be of an ITV rescue. We welcome photos of all animals - beautiful and regal, silly and goofy, naughty and nice, rough and tumble, indoor snuggle bunnies and outdoor adventurers.
Rockin' For Rescue: An 80s & 90s Pawty presented by Lux Motors
Warehouse 410, 410 Carpenter St, Evansville, IN Map
ITV welcomes you to our TENTH annual event "Rockin' For Rescue: An 80s & 90s Pawty presented by Lux Motors!" Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 6-10 pm CST at a brand new venue, Warehouse 410, 410 Carpenter Street, Evansville in support of It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue! This event is not to be missed! The theme this year is a 80s and 90s flashback so lets remember two great decades while supporting homeless animals! 80s and 90s music, flashback decor and guests are encouraged to dress like you did in the 80s and 90s!!
Tickets prices are:
$60/person
$110/couple
$450/table of 8
Just a few of the things we will have are:
* Live 80s and 90s music by Nellis and Crosby
* Silent Auction
* Cash Bar
* ITV animals onsite
* Photos and photobooth
* Buffet Dinner catered by Acropolis Catering
*Dietary needs dinners including vegetarian option available upon request
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! BUY TICKETS HERE: onecau.se/rockin
Make sure you mark interested in the event so you can get updates!
Recent Happy Tails
Sissy and Blanche.
Hope is perfect for our home.
Daisy May has definitely made our house feel more like a home!
Pets (and their owners) love us!
Diana Mudd
The staff was all so helpful in the adoption of my Dary. I would so recommend ITV great job! All of you!!!
Heather Beaubrun.
These ladies do an amazing job!! Wonderful shelter!!!
Maria E.
I highly recommend this shelter. They truly are a no kill shelter. I just adopted a deaf dog that had been there since July 2021. We are very happy with our Freya!
Eric Mayo
Awesome people with a passion for pets! Gotta love a no-kill shelter!