Adopters and Visitors Welcome

Our shelter is open for walk-ins or appointments:
5:30pm and 7:30pm Fridays
10:00am and 4:00pm Saturdays
12:00pm and 4:00pm Sundays

OUR MISSION

The Independent Cat Society is a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter serving Northwest Indiana since 1977, whose mission is to rescue, shelter, adopt, and promote spaying and neutering of cats.

OUR VALUES

The activities of ICS are based on its mission, to reduce pet overpopulation and educate the public while preventing animal cruelty and promoting responsible pet ownership and legislation. We work toward this mission through our efforts in Sheltering, Adoption, and Spay/Neuter in the Community.

VISION

The vision of ICS is to assist as many cats, pet owners, and community members in the Northwest Indiana and neighboring Chicago area and Southwest Michigan area as possible. To accomplish this, ICS:

  • Provides a sanctuary for homeless felines in their transition to adoption
  • Ensures healthcare needs are met for the shelter population.
  • Promotes responsible feline ownership through educating the public.
  • Addresses feline overpopulation through our various programs.

Every cat admitted to our shelter is examined by a vet, is spayed or neutered, and is up-to-date on vaccines and necessary medical treatment. Our no-kill policy means we do not euthanize cats unless a veterinarian advises it to relieve suffering, nor do we supply cats to any facility for research purposes.

The Independent Cat Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or age (minimum volunteer age is listed) in its programs, employment, or activities.

Our Cats

Meet our adoptable cats online!

ICS 2024 Craft events

ICS 2024 Dates

Visit Us

We are located at 4061 County Line Road in Westville, Indiana 46391.

Contact Us

Email us at info@catsociety.org or contact us through Facebook for the quickest response to your questions. You may also call and leave a message at 219-785-4936.

Donate Online

We accept multiple forms of online payment:
PayPal
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Facebook Pay

Visit our Supporters

Allegius Credit Union

Allegius Credit Union

Northern Indiana Federal Credit Union

NORTHERN INDIANA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Community Foundation

Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

24 Hour Pet Watch

PetCo Foundation

Petco Foundation

Bissell Foundation

Bissell Foundation

Hills Food, Shelter, Love Program

Hills Food, Shelter, Love Program

Jackson Galaxy Cat Pawsitive Program member

Jackson Galaxy's Cat Pawsitive Program Member

HotSpot Cafe of LaPorte

Best Friends Network Partner  

Banfield Charitable Trust

Banfield Charitable Trust

SNSI Spay Neuter License Plate

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Get Your Pet Logo

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Cat's Pride Litter for Good

CAT'S PRIDE Litter for Good

Century 21

Dawn Collins Executive Realty

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