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 Gumdrop the Cat
About GumdropCall Us
About GumdropMeet & Greet
Gumdrop
I was named for a sweet treat, which is ironic since cats do not taste sweetness. So I'll say it's because I am a sweet girl. I am 8-years-old, mostly white with grey and black Tabby markings. I was brought to the HSHC on July 18 by a kind man from Fishers. I had been dealing with a painful right front leg, so the medical staff treated me for the pain, for an upper respiratory infection, and for live fleas. They also made sure I was spayed, since no one had done so before. Once I was recovered, I was transferred to the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC) on August 7. I am a bit shy when I first meet people, and I often lie under a round table in the big room. I did come out and rub against the interviewer lady (IL), and I let her pet me for a while. Although I have recovered from the URI and my sore leg, my blood tests revealed that I am FIV-positive. FIV 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. I gave the IL my full attention without directly approaching her. I let her pet me for a bit before retreating to my spot on the round rug, under the round table. While lounging in place, I often wagged my tail. It is not because I was getting riled up; I seem to wag my tail whenever I feel like it. The IL complimented me on my four white feet and my white belly. I am hoping that my future owner comes into the SKCC, sees me, and decides I must go home with them! 8-25-26
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 Gumdrop's Story
I was named for a sweet treat, which is ironic since cats do not taste sweetness. So I'll say it's because I am a sweet girl. I am 8-years-old, mostly white with grey and black Tabby markings. I was brought to the HSHC on July 18 by a kind man from Fishers. I had been dealing with a painful right front leg, so the medical staff treated me for the pain, for an upper respiratory infection, and for live fleas. They also made sure I was spayed, since no one had done so before. Once I was recovered, I was transferred to the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC) on August 7. I am a bit shy when I first meet people, and I often lie under a round table in the big room. I did come out and rub against the interviewer lady (IL), and I let her pet me for a while. Although I have recovered from the URI and my sore leg, my blood tests revealed that I am FIV-positive. FIV 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. I gave the IL my full attention without directly approaching her. I let her pet me for a bit before retreating to my spot on the round rug, under the round table. While lounging in place, I often wagged my tail. It is not because I was getting riled up; I seem to wag my tail whenever I feel like it. The IL complimented me on my four white feet and my white belly. I am hoping that my future owner comes into the SKCC, sees me, and decides I must go home with them! 8-25-26
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 Gumdrop the Cat
About GumdropCall Us
About GumdropMeet & Greet
Gumdrop
I was named for a sweet treat, which is ironic since cats do not taste sweetness. So I'll say it's because I am a sweet girl. I am 8-years-old, mostly white with grey and black Tabby markings. I was brought to the HSHC on July 18 by a kind man from Fishers. I had been dealing with a painful right front leg, so the medical staff treated me for the pain, for an upper respiratory infection, and for live fleas. They also made sure I was spayed, since no one had done so before. Once I was recovered, I was transferred to the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC) on August 7. I am a bit shy when I first meet people, and I often lie under a round table in the big room. I did come out and rub against the interviewer lady (IL), and I let her pet me for a while. Although I have recovered from the URI and my sore leg, my blood tests revealed that I am FIV-positive. FIV 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. I gave the IL my full attention without directly approaching her. I let her pet me for a bit before retreating to my spot on the round rug, under the round table. While lounging in place, I often wagged my tail. It is not because I was getting riled up; I seem to wag my tail whenever I feel like it. The IL complimented me on my four white feet and my white belly. I am hoping that my future owner comes into the SKCC, sees me, and decides I must go home with them! 8-25-26
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 Gumdrop the Cat
About GumdropCall Us
About GumdropMeet & Greet
Gumdrop
I was named for a sweet treat, which is ironic since cats do not taste sweetness. So I'll say it's because I am a sweet girl. I am 8-years-old, mostly white with grey and black Tabby markings. I was brought to the HSHC on July 18 by a kind man from Fishers. I had been dealing with a painful right front leg, so the medical staff treated me for the pain, for an upper respiratory infection, and for live fleas. They also made sure I was spayed, since no one had done so before. Once I was recovered, I was transferred to the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC) on August 7. I am a bit shy when I first meet people, and I often lie under a round table in the big room. I did come out and rub against the interviewer lady (IL), and I let her pet me for a while. Although I have recovered from the URI and my sore leg, my blood tests revealed that I am FIV-positive. FIV 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. I gave the IL my full attention without directly approaching her. I let her pet me for a bit before retreating to my spot on the round rug, under the round table. While lounging in place, I often wagged my tail. It is not because I was getting riled up; I seem to wag my tail whenever I feel like it. The IL complimented me on my four white feet and my white belly. I am hoping that my future owner comes into the SKCC, sees me, and decides I must go home with them! 8-25-26
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.
