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 Squirt the Cat
About SquirtCall Us
About SquirtMeet & Greet
Squirt
I am originally from Florida, but I was such a young kitten that I don't remember the palm trees or warm winters. My mom was my owner's mother's cat, and when I was born, they decided to keep me. My owner reported that I love being held in any position, stretching out, sneaking out when the dog goes out, cuddling and playing with the dog, and playing fetch with my spring toys. I am a very affectionate, friendly cat who likes meeting new people and does not hide. I was surrendered to the HSHC in April because my owner was moving back to Florida with people who are allergic to cats. So I was adopted this past June, but this owner returned me to the shelter in August. I am a 4-year-old neutered male with a black-and-white tuxedo coat. In the past, I never had any litter box issues. I was adopted in June to an owner who had a resident cat. She tried introducing us over a period of two weeks. The problem was that this cat had a higher energy level and would jump at me, trying to get me to play with him. Even though I would hiss to let him know to knock it off, he wouldn't stop. Finally, I had to tussle with him to teach him to respect me. This is why I was returned. The HSHC recommends slow introductions to other 4-legged family members. Start with scent swapping, then barrier gates so we can see each other, and eventually play with us so the other cat sees it. Each step should take at least 3 to 5 weeks before moving to the next level. Humans need to be mindful of a cat's nonverbal body language. If you see flat "airplane ears", a swishing tail, or large, dilated pupils, these are indications that I need to be left alone. My medical exam revealed I had a UTI in September, which made urination very painful. Medication has resolved that problem. I moved into a Condo in Cattery 1 on September 13. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me the other day, and I immediately approached her with friendly head butts and nose kisses. I'm a sociable kind of guy. I rubbed against her hands, arms, and even her notebook! I started purring to beat the band. I sniffed everything I touched, including her hair and cheeks. The IL says that if you are good at reading a cat's body language, you should have no trouble falling in love with me. She thought I was a real keeper! 10-7-26
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 Squirt's Story
I am originally from Florida, but I was such a young kitten that I don't remember the palm trees or warm winters. My mom was my owner's mother's cat, and when I was born, they decided to keep me. My owner reported that I love being held in any position, stretching out, sneaking out when the dog goes out, cuddling and playing with the dog, and playing fetch with my spring toys. I am a very affectionate, friendly cat who likes meeting new people and does not hide. I was surrendered to the HSHC in April because my owner was moving back to Florida with people who are allergic to cats. So I was adopted this past June, but this owner returned me to the shelter in August. I am a 4-year-old neutered male with a black-and-white tuxedo coat. In the past, I never had any litter box issues. I was adopted in June to an owner who had a resident cat. She tried introducing us over a period of two weeks. The problem was that this cat had a higher energy level and would jump at me, trying to get me to play with him. Even though I would hiss to let him know to knock it off, he wouldn't stop. Finally, I had to tussle with him to teach him to respect me. This is why I was returned. The HSHC recommends slow introductions to other 4-legged family members. Start with scent swapping, then barrier gates so we can see each other, and eventually play with us so the other cat sees it. Each step should take at least 3 to 5 weeks before moving to the next level. Humans need to be mindful of a cat's nonverbal body language. If you see flat "airplane ears", a swishing tail, or large, dilated pupils, these are indications that I need to be left alone. My medical exam revealed I had a UTI in September, which made urination very painful. Medication has resolved that problem. I moved into a Condo in Cattery 1 on September 13. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me the other day, and I immediately approached her with friendly head butts and nose kisses. I'm a sociable kind of guy. I rubbed against her hands, arms, and even her notebook! I started purring to beat the band. I sniffed everything I touched, including her hair and cheeks. The IL says that if you are good at reading a cat's body language, you should have no trouble falling in love with me. She thought I was a real keeper! 10-7-26
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 Squirt the Cat
About SquirtCall Us
About SquirtMeet & Greet
Squirt
I am originally from Florida, but I was such a young kitten that I don't remember the palm trees or warm winters. My mom was my owner's mother's cat, and when I was born, they decided to keep me. My owner reported that I love being held in any position, stretching out, sneaking out when the dog goes out, cuddling and playing with the dog, and playing fetch with my spring toys. I am a very affectionate, friendly cat who likes meeting new people and does not hide. I was surrendered to the HSHC in April because my owner was moving back to Florida with people who are allergic to cats. So I was adopted this past June, but this owner returned me to the shelter in August. I am a 4-year-old neutered male with a black-and-white tuxedo coat. In the past, I never had any litter box issues. I was adopted in June to an owner who had a resident cat. She tried introducing us over a period of two weeks. The problem was that this cat had a higher energy level and would jump at me, trying to get me to play with him. Even though I would hiss to let him know to knock it off, he wouldn't stop. Finally, I had to tussle with him to teach him to respect me. This is why I was returned. The HSHC recommends slow introductions to other 4-legged family members. Start with scent swapping, then barrier gates so we can see each other, and eventually play with us so the other cat sees it. Each step should take at least 3 to 5 weeks before moving to the next level. Humans need to be mindful of a cat's nonverbal body language. If you see flat "airplane ears", a swishing tail, or large, dilated pupils, these are indications that I need to be left alone. My medical exam revealed I had a UTI in September, which made urination very painful. Medication has resolved that problem. I moved into a Condo in Cattery 1 on September 13. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me the other day, and I immediately approached her with friendly head butts and nose kisses. I'm a sociable kind of guy. I rubbed against her hands, arms, and even her notebook! I started purring to beat the band. I sniffed everything I touched, including her hair and cheeks. The IL says that if you are good at reading a cat's body language, you should have no trouble falling in love with me. She thought I was a real keeper! 10-7-26
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 Squirt the Cat
About SquirtCall Us
About SquirtMeet & Greet
Squirt
I am originally from Florida, but I was such a young kitten that I don't remember the palm trees or warm winters. My mom was my owner's mother's cat, and when I was born, they decided to keep me. My owner reported that I love being held in any position, stretching out, sneaking out when the dog goes out, cuddling and playing with the dog, and playing fetch with my spring toys. I am a very affectionate, friendly cat who likes meeting new people and does not hide. I was surrendered to the HSHC in April because my owner was moving back to Florida with people who are allergic to cats. So I was adopted this past June, but this owner returned me to the shelter in August. I am a 4-year-old neutered male with a black-and-white tuxedo coat. In the past, I never had any litter box issues. I was adopted in June to an owner who had a resident cat. She tried introducing us over a period of two weeks. The problem was that this cat had a higher energy level and would jump at me, trying to get me to play with him. Even though I would hiss to let him know to knock it off, he wouldn't stop. Finally, I had to tussle with him to teach him to respect me. This is why I was returned. The HSHC recommends slow introductions to other 4-legged family members. Start with scent swapping, then barrier gates so we can see each other, and eventually play with us so the other cat sees it. Each step should take at least 3 to 5 weeks before moving to the next level. Humans need to be mindful of a cat's nonverbal body language. If you see flat "airplane ears", a swishing tail, or large, dilated pupils, these are indications that I need to be left alone. My medical exam revealed I had a UTI in September, which made urination very painful. Medication has resolved that problem. I moved into a Condo in Cattery 1 on September 13. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me the other day, and I immediately approached her with friendly head butts and nose kisses. I'm a sociable kind of guy. I rubbed against her hands, arms, and even her notebook! I started purring to beat the band. I sniffed everything I touched, including her hair and cheeks. The IL says that if you are good at reading a cat's body language, you should have no trouble falling in love with me. She thought I was a real keeper! 10-7-26
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.
