May 17th
2025

‼️‼️$200 offered for information about Lucas the cat’s whereabouts‼️‼️

Lucas was “rescued” by Humane Society of the Dunes on March 27, 2020. He was originally at IACS Shelter Rescue Team (formerly called IACS Rescue) and Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) before HSotD pulled him. The founder of the rescue is Jane Hullsiek and the rescue is based out of Chesterton in Northwest Indiana (NWI).

Lucas needed rescue from the Indy shelter because he had what was believed to be an old injury to his front limb, causing ambulatory issues. The shelter suggested amputation would likely be necessary. Lucas was described by IACS staff as the sweetest kitty.

Lucas was pulled on a Friday during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jane posted a comment on the “freedom ride” photo of Lucas and other cats who went to the rescue that Friday, stating that Lucas had a visit scheduled for Tuesday with a specialist in Chicago and that another cat (Hobbes) had already had a surgery. We believe she made this comment on the day after she pulled the cats, Saturday.

facebook comment by Jane Blatsioris Hullsiek, founder of Humane Society of the Dunes based out of Chesterton in NWI. The comment reads 'Hobbes has had his surgery and is recovering nicely. Lucas has an appointment ono Tuesday with a specialist in Chicago. Salo was very dehydrated and received fluids along with antibiotics. Salo would not be in better hands than with one of our fosters that is a retired surgical nurse. Topanga has a vet visit scheduled for Monday and a dental is definitely needed. They are all so precious and I thank IACS for keeping them safe and giving them the care they need until they can get into rescue. A second chance is deserved for every one of them!'

When IACS inspected Humane Society of the Dunes in 2023, the report stated that Jane said the animals almost always went straight to the vet after she pulls them, then she takes them back to her “shelter” to heal and evaluate before finding a foster. If we are correct that she posted her comment the Saturday the day after she took these cats from IACS, she got Lucas booked into the Chicago specialist quickly.

An 'inspection report' from IACS Rescue coordinator, dated 2/18/2023, which states 'The middle area had 2 large enclosures that would be suitable for dogs or cats. Both were empty. Jane said that when she pulls animals, they nearly always go straight to the vet. Once released from vet they come back to the shelter to evaluate or heal. Then a foster home is found, and they do not stay at the Dunes shelter any longer than necessary'
4th paragraph. Inspection report by IACS Staff member of Jane Hullsiek’s ‘shelter’ on her property.

Nothing further was ever posted about Lucas nor any of the other three cats pulled that day by Humane Society of the Dunes, and their Facebook page has now been deleted. They never posted any updates, nor any fundraisers for these cats who all had medical needs (Hobbes - prolapse repair, Topanga - dental surgery, Salo - sickly with unknown health issues, Lucas - a specialist visit and possible amputation or rehab).

Where is Lucas now? He’d be about 7 years old now and may be missing a front limb or have mobility issues still. Lucas was one of 110+ animals taken by the Humane Society of the Dunes which is in Chesterton (northwest Indiana) a few hours’ drive from Indianapolis. Very few updates were ever shared about any of the animals they “rescued”, and those that were posted have questionable legitimacy.

We are offering $100 for proof of Lucas’s whereabouts today and a generous donor is also offering $100. If you know where he is, reach out, even if you aren’t his foster or adopter. If you know what happened to him or any of the other animals Humane Society of the Dunes pulled from IACS between 2019 and 2023, we’d like to hear from you, desperately. Anonymous submissions are welcome on our website. The time to speak up is now.

Lucas - a cat that was 'rescued' by the Northwest Indiana (NWI) Humane Society of the Dunes (founded by Jane Hullsiek) in Chesterton.

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