At my age, one begins to think about what the future holds. I am 13-years-old and the first time I resided at the HSHC was in 2017. I had been found as a stray cat in Noblesville, and I had an upper respiratory infection. Once I recovered, I was adopted and lived with my owner for eight years. But he lost interest in me and surrendered me back to the shelter on October 15, 2025. Now I am considered a senior cat, and it is hard to compete with all the much younger kitties. However, I have many qualities that youngsters don't have. I am calm, easygoing, and quite content with a soft bed to sleep in and wet food. I am missing 23 of my 30 teeth, and hard food is not as easy to eat. Although I don't run any marathons, jump 5 feet in the air, or bat toy mice across the room, I am extremely affectionate, love to be close to my people, and love to be held and cuddled. When the interviewer lady (IL) visited me today, I was sound asleep, wearing a tight little pink sweater. As soon as she touched my head, I was purring to beat the band. I am especially fond of chin and ear scratches. But please avoid touching my belly. I have no experience with dogs, but I've gotten along well with a kitten, a newborn human, and a 4-year-old girl. I am cautious around strangers, but with enough time, I will show them my sweet, friendly personality. Like most senior citizens, I take some medicine and eat a diet designed to support my kidneys. But if you are searching for a quiet companion and would love to give an "older lady" a loving retirement home, I may be just what you are looking for.
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Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
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Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.
