Fort Wayne Northrop Media Center

Spring has sprung! 🌷With the start of spring comes the arrival of fragrant and colorful flowers, like the tulip! This vibrant blossom is a member of the Liliaceae family, which also includes lilies. The tulip is a bulbiferous plant, meaning its organs are stored within a bulb underground, from which the main stem and flower emerges. Do you have a favorite spring flower?

Photo: lauraseidanova, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

Did this sweet face stop your scroll? Rosalie has an important message to share on behalf of all her shelter friends.

Please. Feed. Your. Pets.

If you are struggling to afford pet food, our friends at Humane Fort Wayne have a FREE pet food pantry. Tell all of your friends and family about it ➡️ https://humanefw.org/get-help/pet-food-pantry/

If you are concerned for the way an animal looks or is being treated, it does not hurt to call us. You can even remain anonymous. (260) 427-1244.

We do not have current stats, but please trust us when we say there has been a disheartening increase in skinny owned dogs in our shelter over the last few years and unfortunately some do not make it. It is exhausting on our hearts and wellbeing because this is 100% preventable. So, please share the word about the resources out there.

If you are struggling with your pets in general, please visit our website that includes further resources to consider ➡️ https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/1366/Community-Resources

Disclaimer: It is okay to rehome or surrender your pet to a shelter if you are not able to handle caring for them any longer. We truly want what is best for the person and pet and will not pass judgement. We understand life can get to be a lot sometimes.

Just one week out from opening! What will you read this school year? #24-25SchoolYear

Image description: blue background with multicolored bookshelves at the bottom. Text says “Library Opening Monday August 19”

So majestic in the snow! We have lots of books about your favorite animals at the library!

We're not lion when we say Bahati loves the snow! Although their wild counterparts are used to warmer climates, Ina and Bahati have adapted to the snowy Indiana winters and can often be found out in their snow-covered exhibit during the wintertime. The lions always have access to their indoor space on days like today, as well as heated spaces in the exhibit itself.

The fall play is at Northrop this week!

Looks like this Bruin found a good book to read. Nice hat! Via