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Gary Launches $1.4M Animal Care Facility This Summer

3/13/2026

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The City of Gary, Indiana, will launch a $1.4 million project to build an animal care facility funded by a $500,000 donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and matching funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Mayor Eddie Melton says the project is important for community welfare and animal care.
Construction will begin this summer.
The facility will replace the deteriorating shelter and include indoor and outdoor kennels.

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Story summary

The City of Gary, Indiana, will launch a $1.4 million project to build an animal care facility funded by a $500,000 donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and matching funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Mayor Eddie Melton says the project is important for community welfare and animal care.
Construction will begin this summer.
The facility will replace the deteriorating shelter and include indoor and outdoor kennels.