About Daryl (in Foster)
Hey there, glad to meetcha! They've been calling me Daryl ever since I arrived at HSHC as a stray cat on September 23. It's a good thing I did. I was a pretty sick kitty. We estimate my age as 4-years-old. Still, I felt more like 100 while I had an upper respiratory infection. I lost my appetite and became dehydrated. I only wanted to lie still. After neutering surgery, I was given plenty of TLC and medication to help me bounce back. Because I had been a stray cat for so long, I did not know how to deal with human interaction. I became overstimulated by all the changes. I had never learned how to just leave an upsetting situation. So I would overreact by hissing or swatting. On November 16, I moved into a foster home to help me recover and work on my social skills. My foster mom (FM) really understood my confusion. She gave me a room where I could settle into a routine and adjust without any expectations. It took me a couple of weeks, but I became comfortable enough to come out and play with her. I actually warm up to people better than I do to new places. Strangers don't bother me. I was giving my FM headbutts within the first 24 hours of meeting her. Once I'm comfy in a new space, I am an outgoing fellow with an abundance of playful energy. I found out that I'm crazy about laser pointers, batting around toy mice, having a window in my room so I can watch what's happening outside, and playing chase games. FM thinks that I would love to have some equally active pet companions to play with, as a quiet home would be too dull. Her 9-year-old cat, Gus, does not appreciate my efforts to engage him in games of chase or roughhousing. We do enjoy lying together on a heated blanket. If it's a heating pad, I'll push Gus off. For a former stray, I have good manners! I am a pro in using the litterbox, and I use the scratching board instead of furniture. So far, I'm not a lap cat, but I am definitely a lay next to you or sit on your armrest kind of kitty. I LOVE mealtime! I weave through FM's legs when she brings me my bowl, chirping and meowing the whole time. I don't guard my food bowl, even if Gus sticks his nose into it. But I'll steal Gus's treats when he's not looking! 12-16-25
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
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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.
