May 28th
2025

Where is Whiskey the dog?

Whiskey was “rescued” from Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) and IACS Shelter Rescue Team (formerly called IACS Rescue) by Humane Society of the Dunes on October 18, 2022. The director of HSotD is Jane Hullsiek and the rescue is based out of Chesterton in Northwest Indiana (NWI).

He was “rescue only” at the Indy shelter because he had a swollen and injured right leg. He was in pain and walked with a substantial limp. The shelter’s vet examined Whiskey and said that it was either an old injury or cancer and that regardless of the cause it was not likely to ever heal or reach a point of not being painful. During his time at the shelter, Whiskey met two dogs and growled at both of them and snapped at one so he did not seem to enjoy the company of other dogs. Although his IACS Rescue post described him as independent and not caring too much whether he had visitors, an IACS volunteer described Whiskey as the absolute sweetest boy who was gentle taking treats and a wonderful dog.

After Whiskey went to Humane Society of the Dunes, they never posted anything about him on their social media. His IACS freedom ride post stated the rescue had found a foster home for him. One commenter asked IACS Rescue to check up on Whiskey after he went to Humane Society of The Dunes. IACS responded, “You are welcome to email the rescue and inquire.”

Facebook post dated October 18, 2022 from IACS Shelter Rescue Team. It reads 'FREEDOM RIDE! We were very excited that dear old Whiskey was able to go on his FREEDOM RIDE today! He got to enjoy a hamburger on his journey! Thank you to Humane Society ofo the Dunes for finding a foster home and to Jim forr transporting!' Thee post has two photos of Whiskey, he is sitting standing in the backseat and in one photo eating what looks like a french fry and  in the other photo looking straight at camera.
Freedom Ride Post
Photo of Whiskey standing in the backseat and looking at the camera.
Freedom Ride Photo
Comments as described. One commenter asks 'Has anyone followed up on oWhiskey and his whereabouts? I want proof of life.' A second comment was made tagging IACS Rescue stating 'please check on Whiskey'. IACS Shelter Rescue Team responds 'you are welcome to email the rescue and inquire.'
Request for Update

Where is Whiskey now? He was estimated as 11 years old in fall 2022 when he went to the rescue, so he’d be around 13-14 now. It is possible he has passed away since then. We’d like to talk to the person who fostered him, or if he had an adopter, we would like to speak to them too. We are offering $200* for your time and proof of where Whiskey is now.

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  • *$100 from the admins of this page
  • *$100 from a generous supporter
Whiskey - a dog that was 'rescued' by the Northwest Indiana (NWI) Humane Society of the Dunes (founded by Jane Hullsiek) in Chesterton.

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