About Mom (in Foster)
If I could have a wish granted by my "Fairy Godkitty", it would be to speak. Then, I could explain to the humans I encountered, what I had experienced, and what I needed. For the past nine months, I have been living outside of my owner's home. They have not interacted with me very much, and when they surrendered me to the HSHC on May 9, they couldn't provide many details about me. My first owner had declining health issues and could not care for me. Since arriving at the shelter, I've been quiet and kept to myself. It is not because I am unfriendly; I'm simply shy. A few days ago, the HSHC held a big adoption day event, and a volunteer picked me up to give me some attention. I melted into her arms and immediately began purring. The interviewer lady (IL) saw me and couldn't stop petting me and telling me I was beautiful. I am probably 10-years-old, weigh only 8 pounds, and have a lovely buff, cream, and grey coat. I was spayed years ago. The HSHC staff wants you to know that because I have spent the last nine months outdoors, I may require a more extended transition period as I adjust to a new home. This means giving me a small space with everything I need to live before letting me have free rein in the house. All I need is a patient, loving owner who will allow me to become an indoor family member. I have much love to share with a human who needs me as much as I need them. 5-21-25
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.
