Okay, you've got me on this one. My name, Goos-o-lini, sounds a lot like Mussolini. I don't know how I got this handle, and I can't explain it. But I'm not worried because when I get adopted, my new family can change it. I am 5-years-old, a buff & cream DSH tabby, already neutered and litter box educated. I arrived at the HSHC as a stray cat found in Westfield on February 10. When the medical staff examined me, they discovered I had severe ear infections in both ears. These people understood that this was extremely painful for me, so I was grateful for the medicine and treatments they gave me. Because I was also microchipped, the shelter contacted the owner listed on my chip seven times. But no one came in to claim me. No worries. I am living a cushy life in a Condo in the cattery. I have three floors to choose from, regular meals, several cozy napping locations, and social calls from staff and volunteers. The interviewer lady (IL) has visited me several times, and each time I have jumped down to the floor to meet with her. Of course, I let her pet me immediately and enjoyed the neck rubs and chin scratches. We discovered that I love to play with interactive toys as long as there is a human on the other end! I am a real people person. I also enjoy exploring various spaces. I have allowed a potential adopter to pick me up and hold me, but I preferred being allowed to roam the room. I have an outgoing, friendly approach to people and life in general. When it comes down to being a lost, stray cat, or a shelter cat with a bright future, I'll take the latter every time. See you soon! 3-2-26
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.
