About Mort (In Foster)
You probably haven't met anyone named Mort in the recent past. It means "little man," which I can live with. I am 7-years-old, neutered, and weigh 12.6 pounds. According to the interviewer lady (IL), I am orange and white eye candy! She was mesmerized by the rusty stripes running down my body. Because I moved into the shelter just a few days ago, I had not met the IL until today. She opened my door, stayed quiet, and let me approach first. I was soon pushing my head into her hand and accepting her pets. I let her rub my neck and ears for quite a while, then began to eat my breakfast. I was first associated with the HSHC in November 2023, when I was a stray. I was adopted that December but was surrendered again in May 2025. I lived with my family for a year and a half, during which time I was playful, friendly with new people, affectionate with my family, but easily overstimulated. If someone tried to pick me up or put a harness on me, I quickly let them know I disapproved of this activity. I lived with two dogs: a four-year-old female Anatolian Shepherd and a nine-month-old Presa Canario unaltered male. I tried to stay far away from them. I also chose to avoid the eight-year-old daughter. Because I felt most comfortable with my female adult owner, I needed everyone I lived with to be twelve or older. My humans must be skilled at reading my body language to help avoid my becoming overstimulated. I will need a lengthy introduction period in my new home, with a small place to stay while adjusting. I have much to offer my new family, but understanding my non-verbal language will be key to my success. 5-20-25
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
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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.
