About Mocha
The interviewer lady (IL) sent a check-up email to my foster mom to see how I was doing. My foster mom (FM) told her that things are pretty much the same as they were in July. You may recall that my owner surrendered me to HSHC because I was terrified of everything! The other cat, the dog, the children, and even the adults frightened me into hiding. Now I am a 9-year-old, black-and-white, DLH female kitty who never learned social graces as a kitten. However, my peace of mind and level of contentment have greatly improved since moving in with FM and family. As you might expect, I continue to despise change. For example, cutting my nails, forcing me into a cat carrier, exposing me to other animals, or small children. I spend most of my time in my bedroom or hiding behind the couch. The exception would be feeling safe enough to join the family in the evening. Things I have learned to love are dinner time, treats(!), belly rubs and brushing sessions with FM. I continue to prefer dry food over wet and plenty of clean, cool water. FM says that I am "a pretty chill cat," and she knows I want to be relaxed and confident with people. It will take a patient person who understands my fears, who will give me the time and space to settle in. A quiet home, with patient humans, and everyone is 10 or older, is a must. I would appreciate being the only 4-legged family member. FM says I am not a trouble, for sure! 12-14-25
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
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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.
