Diego
🤔Still waiting on updates about Diego…
Diego was “rescued” by Humane Society of the Dunes on March 14, 2020. He was originally at Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) and IACS Shelter Rescue Team (formerly called IACS Rescue). Jane Hullsiek is the director of Humane Society of the Dunes and the rescue is from Chesterton in Northwest Indiana (NWI).
Diego was “rescue only” at the Indy shelter because he had a prolapsed rectum that had prolapsed again after surgical repair at the shelter. This is common at the shelter for prolapse repairs to do poorly, so he needed to find a rescue to heal. Shelter staff described him as happy, silly, friendly, and smart. He did well meeting other dogs there too. Diego waited for rescue, and eventually he received a deadline where he needed to leave the shelter or he would be euthanized. Indy’s Voice 4 Animals pledged money for Diego to be paid directly to the vet of whichever rescue pulled him, which they did for many euthanasia-listed dogs.
Humane Society of the Dunes pulled Diego and took him to their vet. Indy’s Voice 4 Animals made both a post and a video featuring Jane with Diego at the vet. It was stated more than once that Diego would be going to a foster home or had found a foster home.
![Facebook post from Indy's Voice 4 Animals which features two pictures of Diego. The first picture is of him laying down in a care looking into the camera lovingly. The second picture is him sitting on a tiled floor with a purple leash around his neck. He is looking into the camera, looks happy, and is licking his lips in what must be anticipation for a treat. THe post reads: 'Poor Diego was found as a stray. He had a broken leash, conencted to an extension cord, tied around his neck. His rectum had prolapsed, so the shelter vet stitched it back in. Unfortunately, when the stitches were removed, it prolapsed again. This often happens in the busy shelter environment where dogs aree stressed and over stimulated. Diego was given an u rgent 'must have rescue by' date, as the vet was afraid his rectal tissue could go necrotic. He needed more care than the shelter could provide, and he needed it as soon as possible! Indy's Voice for Animals pledged from our Last Chance Fund to help a rescue pay for his care. Fortunately, Humane Society of the Dunes was able to find a foster for this happy, silly fellow! He has already been to the vet, had his rectum stitched again, and is recovering in a foster home. Foster homes offer a quieter, more relaxed environment where animals can be monitored closely, and this helps with the recovery. The rescue says he is a very sweet boy! Thank you for supporting our Last Chance Fund and helping Diego get the care he so desperately needed! [...]'](/updates/2025/05/diego/diego_2.webp)
On the “freedom ride” post by IACS Rescue about Diego, Jane commented that she would update as he progressed. Other than the two Indy’s Voice 4 Animals posts, no updates were ever posted about Diego. He was never featured on the (now deleted) Humane Society of the Dunes Facebook page.
Where is Diego now? He’d be about 7-8 years old. If you fostered or adopted Diego, or if you know where he is now, please reach out. We are offering $200* for proof of his current whereabouts and answering a few questions. Please share!
- *$100 from the admins of this page
- *$100 from a generous supporter
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