South Bend Haunted House to Collect Pet Shelter Supplies
The free haunted attraction What Lurks on Lexington will gather donations for Pet Refuge on October 30 and 31.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The free South Bend haunted house attraction What Lurks on Lexington will open its doors to the public on October 30 and 31, 2026. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations to support the local animal shelter Pet Refuge.
Why it matters
The donation drive aims to provide the essential resources required by Pet Refuge to sustain its daily operations. The shelter relies on community contributions to care for its current population of animals.
Pet Refuge maintains a daily census of 30 dogs and 80 cats that require consistent care. The facility specifically requests donations of pet food, paper towels, and cleaning products.
The players
Pet Refuge
This local animal shelter provides housing and care for dozens of dogs and cats daily.
What Lurks on Lexington
This free, recurring haunted house attraction is located on Lexington Avenue in South Bend.
The details
Residents attending the attraction on Lexington Avenue can drop off requested supplies as they enter the haunted house. The event will operate nightly from 7 to 10 p.m. to facilitate these community contributions.
Timeline
The haunted house attraction is open on October 30, 2026.
The haunted house attraction is open on October 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
This event follows a pattern set by community-based donation drives held during seasonal holiday events. It capitalizes on high foot traffic periods to secure essential goods for the local nonprofit sector.
Residents planning to attend the attraction should bring items like pet food, paper towels, or cleaning products to participate. These contributions directly help the shelter manage its daily operational costs and animal care needs.
The takeaway
Supporting local shelters during public events is a simple way to address immediate supply shortages. Donors should verify the specific brands or types of cleaning products preferred by the shelter before dropping off supplies.
Further reading
Learn more about local giving initiatives in our Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSBT.
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