You never know what life has to offer you. I was convinced I was going to live out my days as an outdoor, TNR (Trap, Neuter, & Release) type of cat. I am 8-years-old, 11.5 pounds, with a masculine coat of grey, white, and buff. I was always used to roughing it, fending for myself, footloose & fancy free. However, the lady who found me was worried because the weather had turned cold, so she brought me to the HSHC on December 2, 2025. What a shock to my system! I had never lived in a shelter environment, and my first reactions were to freeze, try to escape, and avoid all contact with people. Yikes! I found out a few things about myself. Fear is an unpleasant emotion, and stress can overwhelm you, often causing you to hiss, swat, or try to nip to get away from the scary stuff. It has taken me quite a while to accept my new lifestyle and to begin allowing gentle attention from people. It's going to take me a long time to get used to a new, forever home. But the Feline Specialist Staff have plenty of information to share with you to help my transition to your house succeed. I also learned that during my time as a stray cat, I contracted the FIV virus. This retrovirus, found only in cats, can weaken a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life [even with FIV- cats] with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. So I'm not worried. Despite my tough guy act, I am a softie when it comes to chin scratches, loving attention, and yummy licky treats. When the interviewer lady stopped by, I decided to stay in my litterbox room and just stare at her. Next time she'll bring treats! 2-4-26
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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Adoption Policies
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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.
