(Michigan City, IN) - A local animal shelter has taken a step aimed at reducing the stress of their dogs as, beginning today, the kennel area at the Michiana Humane Society at 722 Indiana 212 in Michigan City will be for staff and volunteers only.

 

Visitors will now be matched individually with shelter dogs in a private room or outside.

 

“Our goal is to reduce the stress our dogs experience. We want to make meeting potential adopters a happy time for the dogs, and we want to make sure that the family and the dog are a good match,” said MHS Behavior Coordinator Calli Beal.

 

Previously, interested parties and the dogs they were interested in adopting would meet in the kennel area. 

 

“Some of our dogs don’t show well in their kennels but are awesome one-on-one with people. This will give them a better chance at a perfect match,” Beal said.

 

Walk-ins are still welcome, but visitors are encouraged to make an appointment in advance to meet a dog or browse.