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 Leonardo the Cat
About LeonardoCall Us
About LeonardoMeet & Greet
Leonardo
I take pride in the fact that my name means "brave lion." I needed all the bravery I could muster when I was surrendered to the HSHC on June 16. I am 5-years-old and have lived with my owner for 4 years. I lived with kids from age 10 to 17, and we got along very well. About a year after I moved in, they brought a female cat home. We had a short introduction, and then we were put together. She has always been a thorn in my side. We got into altercations every day, growling, hissing, yowling, and tumbling around. When she runs off, my peace returns. We also had to share one extra-large, covered litter box. This was scooped every 2 to 3 days, but never dumped out and scrubbed. My owner did say that I am a confident and friendly cat; when strangers come over, I will come and say hello.
When the medical staff did my first exam, tests revealed I had urinary crystals, which are extremely painful. Add to this the stress of sharing the litter box with a cat that does not like you, and you have a bad situation. I am now eating Hill's Feline C/D Stress to help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder and decrease my anxiety. I live with several other cats in the Roaming Room, and I get along with all of them. I really liked meeting the interviewer lady (IL). I hopped down from the cat tree to visit her and give her head butts. I let her pet me before I climbed into her lap for some cuddles. She told me I was so handsome and had striking aqua-colored eyes. She was quick to see that I love to chase string toys. As far as she is concerned, she thinks I will make a wonderful house cat for a lucky family. I do too! 8-15-26
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 Leonardo's Story
I take pride in the fact that my name means "brave lion." I needed all the bravery I could muster when I was surrendered to the HSHC on June 16. I am 5-years-old and have lived with my owner for 4 years. I lived with kids from age 10 to 17, and we got along very well. About a year after I moved in, they brought a female cat home. We had a short introduction, and then we were put together. She has always been a thorn in my side. We got into altercations every day, growling, hissing, yowling, and tumbling around. When she runs off, my peace returns. We also had to share one extra-large, covered litter box. This was scooped every 2 to 3 days, but never dumped out and scrubbed. My owner did say that I am a confident and friendly cat; when strangers come over, I will come and say hello.
When the medical staff did my first exam, tests revealed I had urinary crystals, which are extremely painful. Add to this the stress of sharing the litter box with a cat that does not like you, and you have a bad situation. I am now eating Hill's Feline C/D Stress to help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder and decrease my anxiety. I live with several other cats in the Roaming Room, and I get along with all of them. I really liked meeting the interviewer lady (IL). I hopped down from the cat tree to visit her and give her head butts. I let her pet me before I climbed into her lap for some cuddles. She told me I was so handsome and had striking aqua-colored eyes. She was quick to see that I love to chase string toys. As far as she is concerned, she thinks I will make a wonderful house cat for a lucky family. I do too! 8-15-26
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 Leonardo the Cat
About LeonardoCall Us
About LeonardoMeet & Greet
Leonardo
I take pride in the fact that my name means "brave lion." I needed all the bravery I could muster when I was surrendered to the HSHC on June 16. I am 5-years-old and have lived with my owner for 4 years. I lived with kids from age 10 to 17, and we got along very well. About a year after I moved in, they brought a female cat home. We had a short introduction, and then we were put together. She has always been a thorn in my side. We got into altercations every day, growling, hissing, yowling, and tumbling around. When she runs off, my peace returns. We also had to share one extra-large, covered litter box. This was scooped every 2 to 3 days, but never dumped out and scrubbed. My owner did say that I am a confident and friendly cat; when strangers come over, I will come and say hello.
When the medical staff did my first exam, tests revealed I had urinary crystals, which are extremely painful. Add to this the stress of sharing the litter box with a cat that does not like you, and you have a bad situation. I am now eating Hill's Feline C/D Stress to help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder and decrease my anxiety. I live with several other cats in the Roaming Room, and I get along with all of them. I really liked meeting the interviewer lady (IL). I hopped down from the cat tree to visit her and give her head butts. I let her pet me before I climbed into her lap for some cuddles. She told me I was so handsome and had striking aqua-colored eyes. She was quick to see that I love to chase string toys. As far as she is concerned, she thinks I will make a wonderful house cat for a lucky family. I do too! 8-15-26
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 Leonardo the Cat
About LeonardoCall Us
About LeonardoMeet & Greet
Leonardo
I take pride in the fact that my name means "brave lion." I needed all the bravery I could muster when I was surrendered to the HSHC on June 16. I am 5-years-old and have lived with my owner for 4 years. I lived with kids from age 10 to 17, and we got along very well. About a year after I moved in, they brought a female cat home. We had a short introduction, and then we were put together. She has always been a thorn in my side. We got into altercations every day, growling, hissing, yowling, and tumbling around. When she runs off, my peace returns. We also had to share one extra-large, covered litter box. This was scooped every 2 to 3 days, but never dumped out and scrubbed. My owner did say that I am a confident and friendly cat; when strangers come over, I will come and say hello.
When the medical staff did my first exam, tests revealed I had urinary crystals, which are extremely painful. Add to this the stress of sharing the litter box with a cat that does not like you, and you have a bad situation. I am now eating Hill's Feline C/D Stress to help promote a healthy urinary tract/bladder and decrease my anxiety. I live with several other cats in the Roaming Room, and I get along with all of them. I really liked meeting the interviewer lady (IL). I hopped down from the cat tree to visit her and give her head butts. I let her pet me before I climbed into her lap for some cuddles. She told me I was so handsome and had striking aqua-colored eyes. She was quick to see that I love to chase string toys. As far as she is concerned, she thinks I will make a wonderful house cat for a lucky family. I do too! 8-15-26
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.
