Jun 10th
2025

🚨Help us find Sebastian!🚨

Sebastian was “rescued” by Jane Hullsiek of Humane Society of the Dunes on January 9, 2020. He was originally at Indianapolis Animal Care Services and IACS Shelter Rescue Team before Jane took him.

He was rescue only at the Indy shelter because he needed TECA (total ear canal ablation) surgery. He was a staff and volunteer favorite at IACS. Indy’s Voice 4 Animals had pledged money for Sebastian, to be paid directly to the vet of whichever rescue took him from IACS, and they shared him on their page.

Facebook post from Indy's Voice 4 Animals dated Jan 18, 2020 reading ' Sebastian was adopted from the shelter and found himself back there as as tray about a month later. His owner could not be reached, so this boy found himself in need of a home yet again. He is a real sweetheart and a staff and volunteer favorite. He is good with other dogs, loves people, and just an all-around great boy! When the vet examined him, he found Sebastian would likely need TECA (total ear canal ablation) surgery for chronic ear infections. This is a very expensive surgery, so Indy's Voice for Animals pledged to help with the cost. Humane Society of the Dunes committed to rescuing him, and he is doing well in rescue. Thank you for those of you who helped Sebastian by supporting our Moore Life Medical Fund! [...]'. The post has two photos of Sebastian. One wearing a knitted-scarf with knitted-ears and the other is Sebastian in a car.

A few days after she took Sebastian, Jane posted on the Humane Society of the Dunes Facebook page that Sebastian was back from the vet and his ear canals were closed. Unfortunately our only screenshot of this post cuts off the rest of the text but our guess is it says he will be getting the TECA surgery. If any of our followers have the rest of the screenshot, PM it to us please. The photos provided in the Humane Society of the Dunes post were taken in Jane’s home, as evidenced by the decor and also a photo of Jane on the dresser. She also commented on Sebastian’s IACS Rescue freedom ride post that he was at the vet having his ears evaluated.

A 2020 facebook comment from Humane Society of the Dunes indicating Sebastian is at the vet having an extensive evaluation on his ears.
Facebook post from Humane Society of the Dune dated Jan 13, 2020 reading 'Sebastian just getting back from vets today. His ear canals are closed and will be going next week for Surgery.' The post includes 3 photos, one of Sebastian at what appears to be a vet, and then two photos of Sebastian on a bed in a room with a photo of Jane on the dresser.
One of the photos from The Humane Society of the Dunes post showing Sebastian ono a bed, and in the background is a dresser with a picture of Jane.
Photo of Jane on the dresser

This was the only time Sebastian was ever posted on the Humane Society of the Dunes Facebook page. What happened to him after that? Did he get adopted?

If you know where he is, please reach out. We are offering $200* for proof of Sebastian’s whereabouts and a short conversation. In a few days, we will no longer be offering monetary incentives to provide proof so if you know something, please reach out to us.

  • *$100 from the admin of this page, $100 from a generous supporter.
Sebastian - 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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