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: S|M|T|Th|F|Sa, 12-5 PM
Open Wednesday 5-7 PM.
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 Jinxy the Cat
About JinxyCall Us
About JinxyMeet & Greet
Jinxy
My story is complicated, so I hope you can follow it. I lived with my original owners for six years. About 6 months ago, my owner became pregnant. I reacted to this event with stress and anxiety. I was given to my second owner around August 16 and lived with her for two weeks. I ended up being surrendered to the HSHC on September 9. In my defense, I'm an extremely shy, 6-year-old female DLH cat with a pretty grey-and-buff coat. I tend to hide in my blankets, as they are my safe space. My owners say I'm very timid and that it takes time for me to warm up.
My first owner had my front paws declawed, which is like cutting off the ends of your fingers. The HSHC medical team had my paws X-rayed and found that I had large bone fragments remaining in both feet, a very painful situation. The interviewer lady (IL) told me that there is an abundance of research studies showing how cats that are declawed suffer stress and anxiety, as well as neurological pain in their feet. There is also evidence that pregnancy in an owner can result in anxious behavior in cats. Cats that are declawed are 3.2 times more likely to have litterbox issues. (Martell-Moran et al., JFMS 2015; ASPCA Shelter Data Audit 2022) And 41.3% of declawed cats experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. (UC Davis Feline Wellness Study 2023) So I'm not surprised I became reluctant to use my litterbox. After I tested positive for a UTI and crystals in my urine, the shelter started feeding me Hill's C/D Urinary prescription diet to promote better urinary health. Now I'm using the litterbox successfully. Every time the IL has come to interview me, I've hidden in my kitty bed. I was happy to accept the wet food she offered me on the "claw" of the back scratcher. And I even let her pet my head, neck, chin, and cheeks. I am not a bad, grouchy cat-I am just reluctant to socialize, and I always have sore feet. The HSHC staff will provide you with ways to help me settle into my new home and avoid stressful situations. 10-26-26
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: S|M|T|Th|F|Sa, 12-5 PM
Open Wednesday 5-7 PM.
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 Jinxy's Story
My story is complicated, so I hope you can follow it. I lived with my original owners for six years. About 6 months ago, my owner became pregnant. I reacted to this event with stress and anxiety. I was given to my second owner around August 16 and lived with her for two weeks. I ended up being surrendered to the HSHC on September 9. In my defense, I'm an extremely shy, 6-year-old female DLH cat with a pretty grey-and-buff coat. I tend to hide in my blankets, as they are my safe space. My owners say I'm very timid and that it takes time for me to warm up.
My first owner had my front paws declawed, which is like cutting off the ends of your fingers. The HSHC medical team had my paws X-rayed and found that I had large bone fragments remaining in both feet, a very painful situation. The interviewer lady (IL) told me that there is an abundance of research studies showing how cats that are declawed suffer stress and anxiety, as well as neurological pain in their feet. There is also evidence that pregnancy in an owner can result in anxious behavior in cats. Cats that are declawed are 3.2 times more likely to have litterbox issues. (Martell-Moran et al., JFMS 2015; ASPCA Shelter Data Audit 2022) And 41.3% of declawed cats experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. (UC Davis Feline Wellness Study 2023) So I'm not surprised I became reluctant to use my litterbox. After I tested positive for a UTI and crystals in my urine, the shelter started feeding me Hill's C/D Urinary prescription diet to promote better urinary health. Now I'm using the litterbox successfully. Every time the IL has come to interview me, I've hidden in my kitty bed. I was happy to accept the wet food she offered me on the "claw" of the back scratcher. And I even let her pet my head, neck, chin, and cheeks. I am not a bad, grouchy cat-I am just reluctant to socialize, and I always have sore feet. The HSHC staff will provide you with ways to help me settle into my new home and avoid stressful situations. 10-26-26
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: S|M|T|Th|F|Sa, 12-5 PM
Open Wednesday 5-7 PM.
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 Jinxy the Cat
About JinxyCall Us
About JinxyMeet & Greet
Jinxy
My story is complicated, so I hope you can follow it. I lived with my original owners for six years. About 6 months ago, my owner became pregnant. I reacted to this event with stress and anxiety. I was given to my second owner around August 16 and lived with her for two weeks. I ended up being surrendered to the HSHC on September 9. In my defense, I'm an extremely shy, 6-year-old female DLH cat with a pretty grey-and-buff coat. I tend to hide in my blankets, as they are my safe space. My owners say I'm very timid and that it takes time for me to warm up.
My first owner had my front paws declawed, which is like cutting off the ends of your fingers. The HSHC medical team had my paws X-rayed and found that I had large bone fragments remaining in both feet, a very painful situation. The interviewer lady (IL) told me that there is an abundance of research studies showing how cats that are declawed suffer stress and anxiety, as well as neurological pain in their feet. There is also evidence that pregnancy in an owner can result in anxious behavior in cats. Cats that are declawed are 3.2 times more likely to have litterbox issues. (Martell-Moran et al., JFMS 2015; ASPCA Shelter Data Audit 2022) And 41.3% of declawed cats experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. (UC Davis Feline Wellness Study 2023) So I'm not surprised I became reluctant to use my litterbox. After I tested positive for a UTI and crystals in my urine, the shelter started feeding me Hill's C/D Urinary prescription diet to promote better urinary health. Now I'm using the litterbox successfully. Every time the IL has come to interview me, I've hidden in my kitty bed. I was happy to accept the wet food she offered me on the "claw" of the back scratcher. And I even let her pet my head, neck, chin, and cheeks. I am not a bad, grouchy cat-I am just reluctant to socialize, and I always have sore feet. The HSHC staff will provide you with ways to help me settle into my new home and avoid stressful situations. 10-26-26
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: S|M|T|Th|F|Sa, 12-5 PM
Open Wednesday 5-7 PM.
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 Jinxy the Cat
About JinxyCall Us
About JinxyMeet & Greet
Jinxy
My story is complicated, so I hope you can follow it. I lived with my original owners for six years. About 6 months ago, my owner became pregnant. I reacted to this event with stress and anxiety. I was given to my second owner around August 16 and lived with her for two weeks. I ended up being surrendered to the HSHC on September 9. In my defense, I'm an extremely shy, 6-year-old female DLH cat with a pretty grey-and-buff coat. I tend to hide in my blankets, as they are my safe space. My owners say I'm very timid and that it takes time for me to warm up.
My first owner had my front paws declawed, which is like cutting off the ends of your fingers. The HSHC medical team had my paws X-rayed and found that I had large bone fragments remaining in both feet, a very painful situation. The interviewer lady (IL) told me that there is an abundance of research studies showing how cats that are declawed suffer stress and anxiety, as well as neurological pain in their feet. There is also evidence that pregnancy in an owner can result in anxious behavior in cats. Cats that are declawed are 3.2 times more likely to have litterbox issues. (Martell-Moran et al., JFMS 2015; ASPCA Shelter Data Audit 2022) And 41.3% of declawed cats experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. (UC Davis Feline Wellness Study 2023) So I'm not surprised I became reluctant to use my litterbox. After I tested positive for a UTI and crystals in my urine, the shelter started feeding me Hill's C/D Urinary prescription diet to promote better urinary health. Now I'm using the litterbox successfully. Every time the IL has come to interview me, I've hidden in my kitty bed. I was happy to accept the wet food she offered me on the "claw" of the back scratcher. And I even let her pet my head, neck, chin, and cheeks. I am not a bad, grouchy cat-I am just reluctant to socialize, and I always have sore feet. The HSHC staff will provide you with ways to help me settle into my new home and avoid stressful situations. 10-26-26
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.
