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 Gambit (in Foster) the Cat
About Gambit (in Foster)Call Us
About Gambit (in Foster)Meet & Greet
Gambit (in Foster)
Hey there, cat lovers! You have probably read some of my interviews with the interviewer lady (IL). I first met her in June of 2015 when my first owner surrendered me. He is the one who had my paws declawed. I was adopted that August and lived with him for 7 years. Because he was moving, he surrendered me on August 30, 2025. I've had three foster homes, and they have all been lovely places to stay. I am a 15-year-old DSH, female, spayed, brown tabby cat. I have gone from 19 pounds down to 13 with the help of my foster parents! I have had 3 names over the years: Gambit, Rosebud, and Gammie. I am a very sweet-natured girl with a big purr motor, and I make cute trilling sounds when I'm excited. My latest foster parent (FP) says I love being brushed, use my litter box well with positive support, and, even though I have arthritis, I can navigate the house and jump up onto higher surfaces without hesitation. I have met with all of my FP's roommates and their pets, and we get along just fine. Everyone I meet says I am a sweetheart and that I deserve a loving, forever home. I would love to spend the rest of my life being petted and purring on someone's lap. Because I am a Senior cat, I qualify for the Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program. When you adopt me, I come with:
*Senior Bloodwork Panel: completed before adoption (value estimate $200)
*Dental: completed before adoption (value estimate $100-$2000)
*Cosequin: 2-month supply to go home (value estimate $20)
*Cat Ortho Bed: (value estimate $25)
That sounds like an excellent offer! 9-28-26
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 Gambit (in Foster)'s Story
Hey there, cat lovers! You have probably read some of my interviews with the interviewer lady (IL). I first met her in June of 2015 when my first owner surrendered me. He is the one who had my paws declawed. I was adopted that August and lived with him for 7 years. Because he was moving, he surrendered me on August 30, 2025. I've had three foster homes, and they have all been lovely places to stay. I am a 15-year-old DSH, female, spayed, brown tabby cat. I have gone from 19 pounds down to 13 with the help of my foster parents! I have had 3 names over the years: Gambit, Rosebud, and Gammie. I am a very sweet-natured girl with a big purr motor, and I make cute trilling sounds when I'm excited. My latest foster parent (FP) says I love being brushed, use my litter box well with positive support, and, even though I have arthritis, I can navigate the house and jump up onto higher surfaces without hesitation. I have met with all of my FP's roommates and their pets, and we get along just fine. Everyone I meet says I am a sweetheart and that I deserve a loving, forever home. I would love to spend the rest of my life being petted and purring on someone's lap. Because I am a Senior cat, I qualify for the Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program. When you adopt me, I come with:
*Senior Bloodwork Panel: completed before adoption (value estimate $200)
*Dental: completed before adoption (value estimate $100-$2000)
*Cosequin: 2-month supply to go home (value estimate $20)
*Cat Ortho Bed: (value estimate $25)
That sounds like an excellent offer! 9-28-26
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 Gambit (in Foster) the Cat
About Gambit (in Foster)Call Us
About Gambit (in Foster)Meet & Greet
Gambit (in Foster)
Hey there, cat lovers! You have probably read some of my interviews with the interviewer lady (IL). I first met her in June of 2015 when my first owner surrendered me. He is the one who had my paws declawed. I was adopted that August and lived with him for 7 years. Because he was moving, he surrendered me on August 30, 2025. I've had three foster homes, and they have all been lovely places to stay. I am a 15-year-old DSH, female, spayed, brown tabby cat. I have gone from 19 pounds down to 13 with the help of my foster parents! I have had 3 names over the years: Gambit, Rosebud, and Gammie. I am a very sweet-natured girl with a big purr motor, and I make cute trilling sounds when I'm excited. My latest foster parent (FP) says I love being brushed, use my litter box well with positive support, and, even though I have arthritis, I can navigate the house and jump up onto higher surfaces without hesitation. I have met with all of my FP's roommates and their pets, and we get along just fine. Everyone I meet says I am a sweetheart and that I deserve a loving, forever home. I would love to spend the rest of my life being petted and purring on someone's lap. Because I am a Senior cat, I qualify for the Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program. When you adopt me, I come with:
*Senior Bloodwork Panel: completed before adoption (value estimate $200)
*Dental: completed before adoption (value estimate $100-$2000)
*Cosequin: 2-month supply to go home (value estimate $20)
*Cat Ortho Bed: (value estimate $25)
That sounds like an excellent offer! 9-28-26
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 Gambit (in Foster) the Cat
About Gambit (in Foster)Call Us
About Gambit (in Foster)Meet & Greet
Gambit (in Foster)
Hey there, cat lovers! You have probably read some of my interviews with the interviewer lady (IL). I first met her in June of 2015 when my first owner surrendered me. He is the one who had my paws declawed. I was adopted that August and lived with him for 7 years. Because he was moving, he surrendered me on August 30, 2025. I've had three foster homes, and they have all been lovely places to stay. I am a 15-year-old DSH, female, spayed, brown tabby cat. I have gone from 19 pounds down to 13 with the help of my foster parents! I have had 3 names over the years: Gambit, Rosebud, and Gammie. I am a very sweet-natured girl with a big purr motor, and I make cute trilling sounds when I'm excited. My latest foster parent (FP) says I love being brushed, use my litter box well with positive support, and, even though I have arthritis, I can navigate the house and jump up onto higher surfaces without hesitation. I have met with all of my FP's roommates and their pets, and we get along just fine. Everyone I meet says I am a sweetheart and that I deserve a loving, forever home. I would love to spend the rest of my life being petted and purring on someone's lap. Because I am a Senior cat, I qualify for the Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program. When you adopt me, I come with:
*Senior Bloodwork Panel: completed before adoption (value estimate $200)
*Dental: completed before adoption (value estimate $100-$2000)
*Cosequin: 2-month supply to go home (value estimate $20)
*Cat Ortho Bed: (value estimate $25)
That sounds like an excellent offer! 9-28-26
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.
