When the interviewer lady (IL) wrote my first interview, I was called Esme. I had transferred to HSHC from Muncie. It was 2023, and I was only 1-year-old and looking forward to being adopted. On March 14, 2023, I went home with a new owner and my new name, and lived with her for 3 years. At some point during this time, I developed a seizure disorder. I am now 4-years-old and I take medication to help control my seizures. I was surrendered back to the HSHC on March 7, 2026, because my owner felt it was not a good fit. A week later, I moved into a foster home, where things have gone well. My seizures have changed my personality from affectionate and outgoing to reserved, cautious, and less cuddly, but my foster mom (FM) says I'm easy to care for and haven't had seizures in her care. I enjoy interactive play sessions and being near people, as long as you don't expect me to be physically affectionate. I've explored the house, met the resident dogs, and easily take my medicine with my favorite food. FM says I am misunderstood: no longer a lap cat, but an independent lady who'd thrive in a calm, gentle household with someone who respects my boundaries. HSHC recommends daily positive interaction, toys, calming aids, and treats to build my trust. Adopters should have patience and realistic expectations throughout my life. I'm easy to redirect, playful, housetrained, happy living with another cat, and love cozy naps. If you aren't touchy-feely either, we'd be a great match. 3-23-26
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
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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.
