About PeeWee (in Foster)
Speaking as an undersocialized 1-year-old stray kitty, I want you to understand how scary it is to be picked up, placed in a crate, taken to the HSHC, and given a thorough examination. On December 10, this is what happened to me, and I am still trying to figure out what is happening. I am a small, Calico girl, not yet spayed, but slowly increasing my confidence and bravery. I am at a crucial developmental stage of my life that will shape my future personality-I especially need patience, gentle socialization, safe spaces, positive experiences with humans, and time to gain trust. I need a crash course in learning how to be a pet cat. So, just 23 days after arriving, I moved into a foster home. My foster mom (FM) understands that it is important to let me adjust to her home at my own pace. She has given me a small place with everything I need, so I can gradually grow comfortable. Within a day, I was willing to sit on her lap and purr. This was a monumental moment for both of us! I am not that familiar with toys or catnip, so one of my assignments is to interact with my FM using feathered wand toys and laser pointers to give me something to feel positive about. I need to regularly engage in playtime with my humans. When I was offered those yummy Churu treats, I was brave enough to lick them from a finger! I have even felt happy enough to lean in and purr. So you know that I am on the cusp of becoming a full-fledged companion cat! You can see in my photos that I am a shy little thing, but I hope to be a confident cat strutting my stuff without a care in the world. You can help me reach this goal! 1-14-26
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.
