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 Kitty Anne the Cat
About Kitty AnneCall Us
About Kitty AnneMeet & Greet
Kitty Anne
I was so relieved to have a visitor that when the interviewer lady (IL) opened my door, I gave her about 1000 head butts! I am basically a glutton for affection, attention, and pets. My owner adopted me from Indianapolis Humane Society, and I lived with her for 4 years. But she surrendered me to the Humane Society for Hamilton County on June 7. I am now 6-years-old, weigh 9 lbs., am spayed, and my front paws were declawed years ago. Although my owner might disagree, I am truly a sweet-natured girl who wanted the IL to keep petting me even though I was eating. My owner said I squirm to get away, but I couldn't get enough of the IL's attention. I leaned my head against her shoulder and purred. As you can see in my photos, I am a true redhead. You may have heard that female orange cats are rare. Only one in five orange cats is indeed female. We female orange cats are just as affectionate, playful, and curious as males, according to Vet Explains Pets. We often have a bold, adventurous personality and are popular in pop culture (e.g., Garfield, Puss in Boots). Our unique coloring also makes us stand out in shelters, where we can be in high demand. I can be shy and a little stand-offish when I first meet someone. I am sensitive to big changes in my life. In the last two years of my life, I've been feeling stressed. During my examination at the HSHC, they learned that I had crystals in my urine, which are extremely painful. In my former home, I had only one litterbox, and it was one of those robotic kinds. They did X-rays of my paws, and luckily I had no bone fragments in my paws. But declawed paws still hurt. To help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder, I was given Hill's C/D kibble and canned food. The medical staff told me that stress can make me sick, so I am hoping for a loving, patient owner who will give me a small safe place where I can go to decompress and relax. Having 3 litter boxes, one on each level of the home, will make life much easier on me. The HSHC staff will provide you with a plan to make my transition to your home simple and successful. I sure hope my new owner loves red heads! 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 Kitty Anne's Story
I was so relieved to have a visitor that when the interviewer lady (IL) opened my door, I gave her about 1000 head butts! I am basically a glutton for affection, attention, and pets. My owner adopted me from Indianapolis Humane Society, and I lived with her for 4 years. But she surrendered me to the Humane Society for Hamilton County on June 7. I am now 6-years-old, weigh 9 lbs., am spayed, and my front paws were declawed years ago. Although my owner might disagree, I am truly a sweet-natured girl who wanted the IL to keep petting me even though I was eating. My owner said I squirm to get away, but I couldn't get enough of the IL's attention. I leaned my head against her shoulder and purred. As you can see in my photos, I am a true redhead. You may have heard that female orange cats are rare. Only one in five orange cats is indeed female. We female orange cats are just as affectionate, playful, and curious as males, according to Vet Explains Pets. We often have a bold, adventurous personality and are popular in pop culture (e.g., Garfield, Puss in Boots). Our unique coloring also makes us stand out in shelters, where we can be in high demand. I can be shy and a little stand-offish when I first meet someone. I am sensitive to big changes in my life. In the last two years of my life, I've been feeling stressed. During my examination at the HSHC, they learned that I had crystals in my urine, which are extremely painful. In my former home, I had only one litterbox, and it was one of those robotic kinds. They did X-rays of my paws, and luckily I had no bone fragments in my paws. But declawed paws still hurt. To help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder, I was given Hill's C/D kibble and canned food. The medical staff told me that stress can make me sick, so I am hoping for a loving, patient owner who will give me a small safe place where I can go to decompress and relax. Having 3 litter boxes, one on each level of the home, will make life much easier on me. The HSHC staff will provide you with a plan to make my transition to your home simple and successful. I sure hope my new owner loves red heads! 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 Kitty Anne the Cat
About Kitty AnneCall Us
About Kitty AnneMeet & Greet
Kitty Anne
I was so relieved to have a visitor that when the interviewer lady (IL) opened my door, I gave her about 1000 head butts! I am basically a glutton for affection, attention, and pets. My owner adopted me from Indianapolis Humane Society, and I lived with her for 4 years. But she surrendered me to the Humane Society for Hamilton County on June 7. I am now 6-years-old, weigh 9 lbs., am spayed, and my front paws were declawed years ago. Although my owner might disagree, I am truly a sweet-natured girl who wanted the IL to keep petting me even though I was eating. My owner said I squirm to get away, but I couldn't get enough of the IL's attention. I leaned my head against her shoulder and purred. As you can see in my photos, I am a true redhead. You may have heard that female orange cats are rare. Only one in five orange cats is indeed female. We female orange cats are just as affectionate, playful, and curious as males, according to Vet Explains Pets. We often have a bold, adventurous personality and are popular in pop culture (e.g., Garfield, Puss in Boots). Our unique coloring also makes us stand out in shelters, where we can be in high demand. I can be shy and a little stand-offish when I first meet someone. I am sensitive to big changes in my life. In the last two years of my life, I've been feeling stressed. During my examination at the HSHC, they learned that I had crystals in my urine, which are extremely painful. In my former home, I had only one litterbox, and it was one of those robotic kinds. They did X-rays of my paws, and luckily I had no bone fragments in my paws. But declawed paws still hurt. To help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder, I was given Hill's C/D kibble and canned food. The medical staff told me that stress can make me sick, so I am hoping for a loving, patient owner who will give me a small safe place where I can go to decompress and relax. Having 3 litter boxes, one on each level of the home, will make life much easier on me. The HSHC staff will provide you with a plan to make my transition to your home simple and successful. I sure hope my new owner loves red heads! 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 Kitty Anne the Cat
About Kitty AnneCall Us
About Kitty AnneMeet & Greet
Kitty Anne
I was so relieved to have a visitor that when the interviewer lady (IL) opened my door, I gave her about 1000 head butts! I am basically a glutton for affection, attention, and pets. My owner adopted me from Indianapolis Humane Society, and I lived with her for 4 years. But she surrendered me to the Humane Society for Hamilton County on June 7. I am now 6-years-old, weigh 9 lbs., am spayed, and my front paws were declawed years ago. Although my owner might disagree, I am truly a sweet-natured girl who wanted the IL to keep petting me even though I was eating. My owner said I squirm to get away, but I couldn't get enough of the IL's attention. I leaned my head against her shoulder and purred. As you can see in my photos, I am a true redhead. You may have heard that female orange cats are rare. Only one in five orange cats is indeed female. We female orange cats are just as affectionate, playful, and curious as males, according to Vet Explains Pets. We often have a bold, adventurous personality and are popular in pop culture (e.g., Garfield, Puss in Boots). Our unique coloring also makes us stand out in shelters, where we can be in high demand. I can be shy and a little stand-offish when I first meet someone. I am sensitive to big changes in my life. In the last two years of my life, I've been feeling stressed. During my examination at the HSHC, they learned that I had crystals in my urine, which are extremely painful. In my former home, I had only one litterbox, and it was one of those robotic kinds. They did X-rays of my paws, and luckily I had no bone fragments in my paws. But declawed paws still hurt. To help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder, I was given Hill's C/D kibble and canned food. The medical staff told me that stress can make me sick, so I am hoping for a loving, patient owner who will give me a small safe place where I can go to decompress and relax. Having 3 litter boxes, one on each level of the home, will make life much easier on me. The HSHC staff will provide you with a plan to make my transition to your home simple and successful. I sure hope my new owner loves red heads! 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.
