HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Humane Society for Hamilton County was named the Midwest grand prize recipient of Freshpet's annual Fresh Start program, earning $15,000 in grant money.
The no-kill shelter in Fishers is one of relatively few in the U.S. that is truly no-kill.
"This funding will be used to care for the animals who come into our doors — over 3,600 so far this year — to ensure they are fed, have clean, warm bedding, and most importantly loved," the shelter said.
The annual contest started in 2018 to help fund shelters and rescues that take in animals that are often deemed "unadoptable."
This year, after Freshpet received thousands of nominations, a panel of five judges, including actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, chose winners.
It's not the first time an Indiana shelter has been featured. Last year, the winner of the Midwest region was a canine rescue in Evansville.
