Important Notice: When adopting a dog, 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. A meet and greet is not required for cat adoptions.
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 Chris (in Foster) the Cat
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Chris (in Foster)
Hello again! We're b-a-a-c-k! You may recall we were at the HSHC in 2018. Chris was 4, and I was 7. The only reason we were up for adoption was that the daughter in the home was allergic. We were adopted one month later and lived with our owner for 6 years. Now we've been surrendered as our owner is moving. We have always lived together and are very supportive of each other. I, Maxwell, am nearly 13 years old, and my bro is almost 10. I weigh 18.4 pounds, and Chris is 12.4 pounds. Although we were told years ago to lose weight, we haven't managed to. Our hobbies now include walking from the bed to the litterbox, settling into a cozy bed for a snooze, and enjoying the room service that HSHC offers. Wearing a solid black coat, Chris has always been playful and sassy. I am a vision of black and white, friendly and affectionate. Unfortunately, our owner had our front paws declawed, a painful procedure with lifelong consequences. Soft, fine-grained cat litter can make using the litterbox less painful. Also, to make moving and settling in much more manageable, give us a quiet, isolated area (like a spare bedroom or bathroom) where we can decompress and relax. We may need more time in this place than you expect. We would feel best with older kids who understand how scary lots of noise, chasing, and pulling on tails can be for a cat. I'd sure appreciate any dieting tips you may have; we know losing weight is an important goal. Hope to see you soon; love from Maxwell & Chris 8-21-24
Important Notice: When adopting a dog, 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. A meet and greet is not required for cat adoptions.
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 Chris (in Foster)'s Story
Hello again! We're b-a-a-c-k! You may recall we were at the HSHC in 2018. Chris was 4, and I was 7. The only reason we were up for adoption was that the daughter in the home was allergic. We were adopted one month later and lived with our owner for 6 years. Now we've been surrendered as our owner is moving. We have always lived together and are very supportive of each other. I, Maxwell, am nearly 13 years old, and my bro is almost 10. I weigh 18.4 pounds, and Chris is 12.4 pounds. Although we were told years ago to lose weight, we haven't managed to. Our hobbies now include walking from the bed to the litterbox, settling into a cozy bed for a snooze, and enjoying the room service that HSHC offers. Wearing a solid black coat, Chris has always been playful and sassy. I am a vision of black and white, friendly and affectionate. Unfortunately, our owner had our front paws declawed, a painful procedure with lifelong consequences. Soft, fine-grained cat litter can make using the litterbox less painful. Also, to make moving and settling in much more manageable, give us a quiet, isolated area (like a spare bedroom or bathroom) where we can decompress and relax. We may need more time in this place than you expect. We would feel best with older kids who understand how scary lots of noise, chasing, and pulling on tails can be for a cat. I'd sure appreciate any dieting tips you may have; we know losing weight is an important goal. Hope to see you soon; love from Maxwell & Chris 8-21-24
Important Notice: When adopting a dog, 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. A meet and greet is not required for cat adoptions.
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 Chris (in Foster) the Cat
About Chris (in Foster)Call Us
About Chris (in Foster)Meet & Greet
Chris (in Foster)
Hello again! We're b-a-a-c-k! You may recall we were at the HSHC in 2018. Chris was 4, and I was 7. The only reason we were up for adoption was that the daughter in the home was allergic. We were adopted one month later and lived with our owner for 6 years. Now we've been surrendered as our owner is moving. We have always lived together and are very supportive of each other. I, Maxwell, am nearly 13 years old, and my bro is almost 10. I weigh 18.4 pounds, and Chris is 12.4 pounds. Although we were told years ago to lose weight, we haven't managed to. Our hobbies now include walking from the bed to the litterbox, settling into a cozy bed for a snooze, and enjoying the room service that HSHC offers. Wearing a solid black coat, Chris has always been playful and sassy. I am a vision of black and white, friendly and affectionate. Unfortunately, our owner had our front paws declawed, a painful procedure with lifelong consequences. Soft, fine-grained cat litter can make using the litterbox less painful. Also, to make moving and settling in much more manageable, give us a quiet, isolated area (like a spare bedroom or bathroom) where we can decompress and relax. We may need more time in this place than you expect. We would feel best with older kids who understand how scary lots of noise, chasing, and pulling on tails can be for a cat. I'd sure appreciate any dieting tips you may have; we know losing weight is an important goal. Hope to see you soon; love from Maxwell & Chris 8-21-24
Important Notice: When adopting a dog, 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. A meet and greet is not required for cat adoptions.
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 Chris (in Foster) the Cat
About Chris (in Foster)Call Us
About Chris (in Foster)Meet & Greet
Chris (in Foster)
Hello again! We're b-a-a-c-k! You may recall we were at the HSHC in 2018. Chris was 4, and I was 7. The only reason we were up for adoption was that the daughter in the home was allergic. We were adopted one month later and lived with our owner for 6 years. Now we've been surrendered as our owner is moving. We have always lived together and are very supportive of each other. I, Maxwell, am nearly 13 years old, and my bro is almost 10. I weigh 18.4 pounds, and Chris is 12.4 pounds. Although we were told years ago to lose weight, we haven't managed to. Our hobbies now include walking from the bed to the litterbox, settling into a cozy bed for a snooze, and enjoying the room service that HSHC offers. Wearing a solid black coat, Chris has always been playful and sassy. I am a vision of black and white, friendly and affectionate. Unfortunately, our owner had our front paws declawed, a painful procedure with lifelong consequences. Soft, fine-grained cat litter can make using the litterbox less painful. Also, to make moving and settling in much more manageable, give us a quiet, isolated area (like a spare bedroom or bathroom) where we can decompress and relax. We may need more time in this place than you expect. We would feel best with older kids who understand how scary lots of noise, chasing, and pulling on tails can be for a cat. I'd sure appreciate any dieting tips you may have; we know losing weight is an important goal. Hope to see you soon; love from Maxwell & Chris 8-21-24
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.
