About May (in Foster)
In August 2025, I was strolling around West Park in Carmel when this perfect stranger offered me a ride to the HSHC. Ordinarily, I stay away from strangers. However, I was feeling peckish, so I went along with her. I had no idea where we were going. Once I got there, I was not very happy. Being examined, weighed, poked, and prodded, and expected to remain calm was all too much for this gal! I began hissing, swatting, and trying to flee to show my disapproval. But I sure enjoyed having room service and housekeeping. I am 2-years-old, spayed, and house-trained. I spent almost a month in the shelter feeling rather put upon and out of sorts. Some of my photos showed off my Resting B. Face. The staff figured I would be happier in a home setting. They sent me to my foster mom (FM) in October. She has lots of experience with unhappy customers and gave me plenty of time to warm up. After only four days, I stopped hissing at her. I hid, but I also found myself a lovely window perch. Soon I learned that licky treats are DELICIOUS. I could enjoy them from an extended back scratcher. I began sleeping outside my room when all alone. My room is above my FM. At night, she hears me playing and scattering all my toys around while having intense zoomies! This smart cookie had a Cat Cam in my room, recording me as I had a blast! I also demonstrate a good appetite and use my litterbox like a champ. I discovered my favorite toy: a catnip-stuffed platypus. Whoopee! I now sniff FM when we are socializing. I even reluctantly accept some petting. FM has witnessed me making biscuits on my bed. Finally, I have become curious about the resident cats. I have started conversations with them by the door to my room. The HSHC staff will provide important recommendations to help me successfully transition to your home. Please be patient with me. Understand that time and space will make all the difference. 1-7-26
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
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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.
