About Demure
The HSHC staff couldn't have chosen a better name for me. Demure means I am reserved, modest, and shy. I am a grey, white, and buff tabby, 3-years-old, only 5.3 pounds, and I look like a six-month-old kitten! I have buff colored eyeliner around both eyes. A kind lady found me in early October in Noblesville and brought me to the HSHC. I was terrified of the people who were trying to examine and take care of me. I had never been around so many people before. It turns out I had an upper respiratory infection, conjunctivitis in both eyes, and was not spayed. Lucky for me, I was not pregnant! I did my darndest to avoid everyone who was just trying to help me. I even scratched one of them in a panicked attempt to escape the crate. These are all typical behaviors of stray cats. Whew! Now that I've been recovering and feeling better, I know this place is the best place to be. I am still a nervous Nelly when it comes to meeting people, but I am giving it the old college try. The interviewer lady (IL) has been attempting to meet with me, and yesterday I sniffed her finger. Yay! I tend to talk a lot when I want attention, but when she came close, I snuck back into the litter box room. When she placed her finger on the round doorway, I stuck my paw out to touch her. Baby steps! I know that with patience and care, I will learn to trust and love my forever owner. 12-2-25
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.
