Imagine that you are me, a 6.5-year-old male cat who has done nothing wrong. I have been surrendered to the HSHC three times, through no fault of my own. The first time I was here, my family had lost their home. The next time, my adopter let me escape, and I was brought in as a stray in November 2025. The medical staff felt that I had been hit by a car. I was treated for the spinal osteoarthritis and the difficulty I had with walking steadily, without falling over. My owner opted to surrender rather than claim me. The last ones to adopt me only kept me for 4 weeks because they couldn't afford my medical care. Because I have had UTIs throughout my life, I have been placed on a special diet designed to alter my urine pH levels to reduce the risk of stone and crystal formation. These UTIs are extremely painful. My owners were not prepared to provide the C/D food for me. Living with them also meant that I had to get along with their resident cat. We had to share two litter boxes that were scooped maybe once a week. Because I love attention and affection, I think I was jealous whenever the other cat got attention and I didn't. My last adopters felt their work schedule did not allow them to give me all the time I needed. So, on January 24, I was returned to the HSHC. Wouldn't you feel down in the dumps? Wouldn't your confidence plummet? The thing is, I am a very friendly, pleasant guy who enjoys being petted all over. I'm playful, too, and skilled at catching those feathered toys on fishing poles. I let the interviewer lady (IL) give me a good rubdown and purred up a storm. She told me my big golden eyes contrasted well with my ashy grey coat. I want to reach an agreement with my next owner that allows me to live with them for the rest of my life and for them to provide what I need to stay healthy. In return, I will love them, er, YOU with my whole heart. Oh, by the way, I think I deserve a new name with a more appealing connotation. Yeast is the only name I know that rhymes with Beast, so something completely different would be nice. 2-24-26
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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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.
