About Buster
Sometimes a cat can't catch a break. You may remember me from my time at HSHC in 2022. My owner had died, and I was brought to the shelter. I was adopted three months later. But imagine my surprise when my owner "rehomed" me three times, and finally, I was abandoned at the Southside Animal Shelter. Since I was adopted from Hamilton County, of course, they welcomed me back. I am now 4-years, 10-months old, and being back has been a bit stressful. I tend to be shy and reserved until I feel comfortable with new people or situations. I am petite, around 7 pounds, already spayed, and a faithful litterbox user. Despite my name sounding like a boy's name, I am a brown-and-black tabby girl. The shelter staff felt I would do well at the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC), and it has been a lovely place to stay. In the past, I have lived with cats, dogs, and young kids, so I am pretty flexible about roommates. Once I feel comfortable, I love to play! Laser pointers are one of my favorites. Give me plenty of time to become accustomed to you and your home, and I know we will be best buds. And feel free to give me a more feminine-sounding name. 11-24-25
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.
