About Angel Cake
I know that you are thinking that I'm a girl. My name sort of screams "female"! However, I can attest that I am a 1-year-old male who has not yet been neutered. A kind man found me on St Rd 13 and brought me to the HSHC for safekeeping. I am relatively small, at 7.6 pounds, with a very soft, grey and buff tabby-patterned coat. I caught an upper respiratory infection soon after arriving. But the medical staff took very good care of me, and I feel tip-top! The interviewer lady (IL) has spent quite a bit of time with me because she has a real big crush on me! Every visit, I have crawled right into her lap, purring and enjoying being petted all over. Chin and cheek scratches are the best! IL told me that I am an exceptionally good boy, and I gave her nose kisses. I would have stayed on her lap for hours, but she had to go. Now, the only sad part of my story is that testing revealed I have the Feline Leukemia virus, or FeLV. This is a retrovirus that only infects cats. The virus spreads by inserting copies of its own genetic material into the host cat's cells. The cells are then transformed into cancer cells or cells that do not function properly. FeLV is transmitted from cat to cat through bodily fluids and requires repeated exposure, such as that which occurs when cats share a household or live together in the same room at a shelter. Mutual grooming, sneezing, sharing dishes, and litter pans can all spread the virus. I cannot live with FeLV- cats. If you decide to adopt me because I am such a terrific young cat, you will be doing a noble thing. You are giving me a chance that I might not have with anyone else. Although my lifespan may be shorter, our life together can still be filled with happiness. The IL is nodding her head and wiping her eyes! 9-29-25
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.
