About Apricot Jam
Hello there. Let me tell you about myself. I am a 5-year-old buff-colored male tabby, already neutered. How's my personality, you ask? I do great with kids. I love snuggling, playing, and hanging out with them. I co-existed with the cat and the dogs I lived with. Although I largely ignored them, I wouldn't try to avoid them. I always hid when we had new company, but once a person had been there several times, I would stay around and visit with them. I am a very loving, friendly, and affectionate guy when I feel comfortable and safe. I can also be the life of the party! I get excited when you bring out the chirping toys, wand toys, and catnip. Sitting by the fire during the winter is my favorite pastime! Merry Christmas, Apricot Jam! The interviewer lady (IL) was so happy to meet me because I was immediately affectionate with her, purring and head-butting her. She told me I was a keeper! Whatever that means? But have you ever met a cat with PTSD? My traumas started when I was 2 months old. I was surrendered because I was the offspring of my owner's pet. Next, I was surrendered because my second owner couldn't afford to keep me, but this owner had had both my front paws declawed. OUCH! Finally, on October 27, my third owner, who had had me for 3 years, surrendered me back to HSHC. I do not understand all these changes. The IL told me I am such a good boy, I will be easy to love! The HSHC staff will provide you with crucial information to make my transition to your home a success. 12-9-25
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
Adoption Process
Understand the process and what to know before applying to adopt an animal at HSHC.
Adoption Policies
Get answers to all of your FAQs about pet adoption at HSHC and understand our policies.
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.
