Well, hello there, Sir. I noticed you were reading my interview, and because you are a male human, I would like to express my sincere admiration for your gender. I lived with my family for five years, and I was head over heels in love with the father, and later with the son. I can't help it, I'm just a sucker for men. I tolerated the females in the home, but the 5-year-old girl was too pushy with me, and I began avoiding her. The men in the home always used a gradual, predictable approach with me, so they earned my trust. I am a 5-year-old, female, brown DSH tabby, already spayed, and a faithful litterbox user ever since the outdoor neighborhood cat who hung around my house moved away. That guy got on my last nerve. I was surrendered to the HSHC on February 4 due to allergies in the family. Upon arrival, I avoided everyone I met. I hid inside my Kitty Kasa and tried to pretend I wasn't in the cattery. Now that I've been here for 40 days, I am beginning to relax and allow people to interact with me. Today, when the interviewer lady (IL) opened my door, and I hopped right down from the top of my Kasa, I butted her head with mine. I sniffed her and allowed her to pet me on my head, ears, chin, and neck. She offered me a bowl of wet food, and I began snarfing it up! We had a very pleasant visit, during which she got to see my sweet, affectionate side. My former owner said that I like to be held over a person's shoulder and will sit on your lap when the mood strikes. Salmon- or fish-flavored treats are my favorites. I love playing with a laser pointer with my people. The HSHC says I will benefit from daily interactive play sessions with my new owner. It will help me build my trust in them and increase my confidence. I have always considered myself the "queen of the household" and cannot wait to experience that feeling again. I will do best with a very gradual introduction to my new home, its people, and any animals you might have. Remember, slow and steady wins the race! 3-17-26
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.
