About Gordon (in Foster)
I recently attended the Tinsel & Tails Petacular and was carried down the aisle by a volunteer. I was a big hit! According to everyone at the HSHC, I am a sweetheart. The staff and volunteers who regularly spend time with me find my personality easy to love. I arrived at the HSHC on October 4, having been found as a stray in Carmel. Though I am solid white with one black spot and a black tail, beneath my coat hid a horrible skin infection. My head, neck, and chest had to be shaved to treat the several lesions there. All I know for sure is that the medicine and TLC I've been given have made me feel significantly better. Today, the interviewer lady (IL) stopped by for another visit, and I was pleased as punch to see her. We get along so well that I immediately crawled out onto her lap, purring and making biscuits on her leg. It felt so good to have my neck and head scratched, even if she avoided my sore spots. She let me leave her lap to walk around the room for a bit. I love having the opportunity to stretch my legs. I let her pick me up to return me to my room without a bit of fuss. I am 8-years-old and eager to find my forever home. The IL tells me that I am way too friendly and charming to have been a stray all my life. I can't wait for someone to take me home and love me. 11-26-25
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.
