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 12-5 PM
Closed Wednesdays.
No appointment needed to meet our pets right here at the shelter! The only exception is pets who are in foster care. For those pets, just apply first and then give us a call at 317-773-4974 so we can set up your meet and greet.
Dog Adoption Fees:*
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*Exclusions may apply
The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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
Get to Know Buddy Romy the Cat
About Buddy RomyCall Us
About Buddy RomyMeet & Greet
Buddy Romy
Hey there! I have googled my name to see what it might mean, and I've gotten nowhere. So you can call me Buddy or Bud if you want to. I am a 1-year-old male DSH with a grey, buff, and white coat. The man who found me a month ago cannot keep me, so he surrendered me to the HSHC in early June. While living as a stray cat, I developed an ear infection in both ears and an upper respiratory infection. Tests also revealed I had crystals in my urine, which is very painful. I contracted Coccidia, a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal lining of cats. I also had roundworms. Finally, I found out that I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life, even with FIV negative cats, with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. Therefore, I've spent a good deal of time in Sick Bay, getting medicine and TLC. I am now healthy and living in Cattery 1. My owner said that I am as playful as a kitten much of the time. When you hold me, I become a wiggle-butt. I am not a door darter, and I am a very talkative fellow. I had a visit with a potential adopter, and I was friendly and very motivated by treats. I love being petted, and I do not care for wand toys. The interviewer lady (IL) and I had a great time the other day, and I let her pet me all over. She told me I am a very handsome boy with a sweet personality. My next goal is to find the person who will become my new best friend. 8-10-26
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 12-5 PM
Closed Wednesdays.
No appointment needed to meet our pets right here at the shelter! The only exception is pets who are in foster care. For those pets, just apply first and then give us a call at 317-773-4974 so we can set up your meet and greet.
Dog Adoption Fees:*
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*Exclusions may apply
The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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
Here's Buddy Romy's Story
Hey there! I have googled my name to see what it might mean, and I've gotten nowhere. So you can call me Buddy or Bud if you want to. I am a 1-year-old male DSH with a grey, buff, and white coat. The man who found me a month ago cannot keep me, so he surrendered me to the HSHC in early June. While living as a stray cat, I developed an ear infection in both ears and an upper respiratory infection. Tests also revealed I had crystals in my urine, which is very painful. I contracted Coccidia, a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal lining of cats. I also had roundworms. Finally, I found out that I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life, even with FIV negative cats, with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. Therefore, I've spent a good deal of time in Sick Bay, getting medicine and TLC. I am now healthy and living in Cattery 1. My owner said that I am as playful as a kitten much of the time. When you hold me, I become a wiggle-butt. I am not a door darter, and I am a very talkative fellow. I had a visit with a potential adopter, and I was friendly and very motivated by treats. I love being petted, and I do not care for wand toys. The interviewer lady (IL) and I had a great time the other day, and I let her pet me all over. She told me I am a very handsome boy with a sweet personality. My next goal is to find the person who will become my new best friend. 8-10-26
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 12-5 PM
Closed Wednesdays.
No appointment needed to meet our pets right here at the shelter! The only exception is pets who are in foster care. For those pets, just apply first and then give us a call at 317-773-4974 so we can set up your meet and greet.
Dog Adoption Fees:*
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*Exclusions may apply
The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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
Get to Know Buddy Romy the Cat
About Buddy RomyCall Us
About Buddy RomyMeet & Greet
Buddy Romy
Hey there! I have googled my name to see what it might mean, and I've gotten nowhere. So you can call me Buddy or Bud if you want to. I am a 1-year-old male DSH with a grey, buff, and white coat. The man who found me a month ago cannot keep me, so he surrendered me to the HSHC in early June. While living as a stray cat, I developed an ear infection in both ears and an upper respiratory infection. Tests also revealed I had crystals in my urine, which is very painful. I contracted Coccidia, a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal lining of cats. I also had roundworms. Finally, I found out that I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life, even with FIV negative cats, with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. Therefore, I've spent a good deal of time in Sick Bay, getting medicine and TLC. I am now healthy and living in Cattery 1. My owner said that I am as playful as a kitten much of the time. When you hold me, I become a wiggle-butt. I am not a door darter, and I am a very talkative fellow. I had a visit with a potential adopter, and I was friendly and very motivated by treats. I love being petted, and I do not care for wand toys. The interviewer lady (IL) and I had a great time the other day, and I let her pet me all over. She told me I am a very handsome boy with a sweet personality. My next goal is to find the person who will become my new best friend. 8-10-26
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 12-5 PM
Closed Wednesdays.
No appointment needed to meet our pets right here at the shelter! The only exception is pets who are in foster care. For those pets, just apply first and then give us a call at 317-773-4974 so we can set up your meet and greet.
Dog Adoption Fees:*
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*Exclusions may apply
The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- 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
Get to Know Buddy Romy the Cat
About Buddy RomyCall Us
About Buddy RomyMeet & Greet
Buddy Romy
Hey there! I have googled my name to see what it might mean, and I've gotten nowhere. So you can call me Buddy or Bud if you want to. I am a 1-year-old male DSH with a grey, buff, and white coat. The man who found me a month ago cannot keep me, so he surrendered me to the HSHC in early June. While living as a stray cat, I developed an ear infection in both ears and an upper respiratory infection. Tests also revealed I had crystals in my urine, which is very painful. I contracted Coccidia, a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal lining of cats. I also had roundworms. Finally, I found out that I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life, even with FIV negative cats, with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. Therefore, I've spent a good deal of time in Sick Bay, getting medicine and TLC. I am now healthy and living in Cattery 1. My owner said that I am as playful as a kitten much of the time. When you hold me, I become a wiggle-butt. I am not a door darter, and I am a very talkative fellow. I had a visit with a potential adopter, and I was friendly and very motivated by treats. I love being petted, and I do not care for wand toys. The interviewer lady (IL) and I had a great time the other day, and I let her pet me all over. She told me I am a very handsome boy with a sweet personality. My next goal is to find the person who will become my new best friend. 8-10-26
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:
*The age on the card is rounded up
- 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.
