About Pyke
A kind person found me moseying along 206th Street and Prairie Baptist and brought me to the HSHC on September 9. Now, keep in mind that I am a stray cat, one who has tried to stay out of the way of people, cars, and cat carriers. During my initial medical examination, I was naturally fearful, overstimulated, and stressed to the max. The medical staff found that I was a 3-year-old, male brown Tabby, not yet neutered, and healthy. I was sedated to allow them to check me over and neuter me. My first month staying in my cage was alarming, stressful, and completely foreign to me. However, the Feline Specialists and volunteers gradually convinced me that no one was going to hurt me and that I deserved to feel love and care. They knew I would eventually begin to relax and trust. After about a month, I began seeking affection and allowing people to pet me or give me chin scratches. The interviewer lady (IL) tried her best to engage me in a conversation. I told her I wasn't ready to let her touch me, but I did flip around in different cute positions (belly up, legs stretched, making biscuits on my bed) to show her just how adorable I can be. When she showed me my uneaten nuggets of food, I moved over to the dish and began to eat. Once she closed my door, I immediately hopped up and gave her a little meow. I am the kind of cat who will need a lengthy introduction to my new home and family members. Give me a little space with everything I need, plenty of patience, and allow me to get used to all the changes. I know I will make a great pal and a confidant. 11-6-25
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.
