Humane Society of Indianapolis 317.872-5650
	Indianapolis Animal Control 317.327.1380
	Anderson Animal Shelter 765.648.6305
	Tipton County Humane Society 765.675.1692
	Johnson County Humane Society 317.885.7800
	Hendricks County Animal Shelter 317.745.9250
	Kokomo Humane Society 765.452.6224
	Arcadia 317.984.2202

Police Departments/Animal Control Agencies

	Arcadia 984-5662
	Atlanta 773-1282
	Carmel 571-2580
	Cicero 984-3648
	Fishers 317-773-1282
	Hamilton County Sheriff's Department 773-1282
	Indianapolis Animal Care & Control 327-1397
	Lawrence 545-7575
	Noblesville 776-6356
	Westfield 773-1300

Hamilton County Local Government Information

	Carmel http://www.carmel.in.gov/
	Fishers http://www.fishers.in.us/
	Noblesville http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/
	Westfield http://www.westfield.in.gov/
	Cicero http://www.ciceroin.org/
	Sheridan http://www.sheridan.org/

Rescue Groups

Getting a pet you cannot keep into a rescue is always a better alternative to surrendering them to a shelter. Most rescues keep pets in a foster home until they can be placed permanently so they don’t have to deal with the stressful environment of living in a kennel or risk exposure to illness or disease that is unavoidable in an animal shelter. A list of breed specific rescue groups and other rescue organizations is available at the link below.

http://www.hamiltonhumane.com/rescue_groups.htm

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services

The Hamilton County Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic is located next to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For information regarding their products and services or to make an appointment call (317) 706-0537 or visit their website at http://www.lowcostclinic.org

Please note the Humane Society and the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic are operated separately and have different hours of operation.

The FACE Clinic is located in downtown Indianapolis at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue. To schedule an appointment, call 317-638-FACE (317-638-3223) between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.

FACE offers a limited number of free spay/neuter surgeries based on financial need and availability. They also offer FREE spay/neuters for dogs in “high risk” categories such as Pit Bulls. Please contact FACE for more information on these programs. http://www.facespayneuter.org.

Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. (SNSI) provides low cost spay/neuter solutions for those who financially qualify. You may pick up applications at the shelter or download them from the SNSI website provided below. Please note the fee required for the application is $20 and should be paid to SNSI. We are unable to accept payment and applications at the shelter. For information on the SNSI program, income requirements and how to apply for a certificate, please visit their website at: www.spayneuterservices.org.

If you have questions regarding the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program offered through SNSI, you can send an email to info@spayneuterservices.org or call 317.788.6330.

Training & Behavioral Support

	Invisible Fence Company--K9 CAMP is located at 15150 Herriman Blvd., Suite A, Noblesville, IN 46060. Their head trainer, Julie Case, has 16 years of professional experience training family pets as well as dogs for the police force. She is also very seasoned at dealing with behavioral issues. Visit www.myk9camp.com or call (317) 776-7824.
	Dog Dayz is located at 15310 Herriman Blvd. in Noblesville. Their trainer, Judy, has 16 years of professional experience training dogs and dealing with behavioral issues. Call (317) 773-4500 for more information or visit www.dog-dayz.com

Emergency Vet Services

VCA, Northwood—Open 24 Hours
3255 North State Road 9
Anderson, IN 46012
Phone: 765-649-5218

VCA, West 86th Street--Open 24 Hours
4030 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 872-0200

VCA, Indianapolis Veterinary Specialists/Animal Emergency Center--Open 24 Hours
(Located West of I69 Behind Arby's)
7712 CrossPointe Commons
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 578-4100

Noah's Animal Hospital 24 Hour Emergency Center

5510 Millersville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Website: http://www.noahshospitals.com
Phone: (317)253-1327

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline

As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $60 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card. www.aspca.org.

Hamilton County Ordinances & Indiana State Animal Laws

Hamilton County Animal Laws

Indiana State Animal Laws Animal Law Update: 2006: The dog tax has been abolished by the State of Indiana. Under the abolishment of this statute they would allow each County to adopt a County Option Dog Tax. Hamilton County has not adopted a County Option Dog Tax and therefore the tax is no longer. This same statute eliminated assessment for fees of Kennel Permits and Breeder Permits. 2007: The State of Indiana imposed new laws for the ownership of Coydogs and Wolf hybrids. The State of Indiana increased the punishment and added animals under the domestic violence statutes. 2008: Hamilton County Board of Commissioners enacted a No Fee Breeders Permit to enforce mandatory Spay and Neuter of domestic Pets. Hamilton County Board of Commissioners placed restrictions on housekeeping of any household that harbors more than three dogs or more than three cats. These rules are found under the US Department of Agriculture standards. Specific standards must apply in the form of general housekeeping. The specific rule is 9 CFR 3.1 through 3.19. Go to the following link to review the USDA requirements. Animal Welfare Act: http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/awadog.htm Under the provisions of the Hamilton County Ordinance: Any person owning or having custody of a dog or cat which is older than six months of age, which has not been sterilized and for which the person owning or having custody of such an animal does not have a written certification from a licensed veterinarian stating that it is not in such animal's best medical interest to be sterilized, but in no case after the dog or cat has attained the age of nine months. If the animal is older than 9 months of age and is not spayed or neutered a breeder’s permit is required.

Procedures for obtaining a Breeder’s Permit:

1. Obtain the form on line or from the Sheriff’s Department or Hamilton County Humane Society.
    
2. Fill out all information and submit the form to the Address or E-mail specified.
    
3. You will receive your approval or disapproval within 10 business days.
   
   Special note should be taken Livestock (e.g. Horses, Cows, Pigs, Sheep and Goats) are governed by Zoning Laws. Consult your local zoning office for requirements.
   
   Horses and Cattle do not require physical shelters but do require a wind break.