About Jefferson (in Foster)
How's it going? For me, every day that I wake up is a blessing! After all, I am a 12-year-old stray cat who was picked up in Carmel on July 7. Now, to be honest, I was not really a stray as I was wearing a diaper when I was found. My owner probably didn't want me any longer. The medical staff found that I had a nasty diaper rash from diarrhea, and I went through loads of blood tests. It seems that I have elevated liver values and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). I've been given medicine and a special diet, and I am feeling better than ever. I am certainly not ready to give up on living the best life I can. The HSHC Feline Care Specialists think I am a very adorable fellow, and they were happy that I found a foster home where I could relax and be comfortable. My foster mom (FM) told the interviewer lady (IL) that they are still getting to know me and have enjoyed my company. I am an affectionate fellow, and I love expressing my opinions vocally about the world in general. I also enjoy spending time with people. I am crazy about being kissed and petted by my foster family. I thrive on human interaction and would love to be a part of a loving home. Given my age, my joints are somewhat stiff, and I tend to move slowly. Because I am a little fragile, the family has kept me in one room to be protected from the other pets in the house. I am on the Hill's K/D prescription diet for elevated liver values. This diet contains less protein, sodium, and phosphorus and increased omega-3 fatty acids. These diets are formulated to help dogs and cats with chronic kidney and/or liver disease avoid metabolic acidosis. (Which is where too much acid is built up in the body.) With TLC, medicine, and this diet, I can look forward to waking up every day with a smile on my face. 9-24-25
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
Understand the process and what to know before applying to adopt an animal at HSHC.
Adoption Policies
Get answers to all of your FAQs about pet adoption at HSHC and understand our policies.
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.
