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 Teddy the Cat
About TeddyCall Us
About TeddyMeet & Greet
Teddy
Well, butter my buns and call me a biscuit! Howdy do! I've had my name for all 12 years of my life, and I'd like to keep it. I am a handsome DLH boy with a brown-and-black coat. I look like I have bed head most of the time. When I was about 8 yrs old, we were living in Houston, Texas. Suddenly my personality began to change. I hissed at people, yowled, was grumpy throughout the day, lethargic, and sensitive to touch. I was no longer the sweet-natured boy I had been. The Veterinarian found that I had an extremely painful blockage in my urethra. I had emergency surgery to repair my urethra while in Texas. I began eating C/D food, and when we moved to Chicago, I got a clean bill of health. It's been 4 years now, and as long as I stay on this diet, I'm good to go! I was surrendered to the HSHC on July 18, 2026, due to my owner's health. She reported that I am a wonderful companion. I like to hunt, so when treats are tossed into the room, I can always find them. I got along great with the other cats in the home, as we'd groom, snuggle, and interact with each other. With kids, I ignore the babies, but when they're 6 months or more, I rub against them and ask to be petted. Favorite things include: string toys, squeeze tube, and crunchy treats. As far as I'm concerned, I am a very lovable cat with a friendly personality. I do love to try to leave by the front door to have a look-see. But it's easy to prevent my exit! I also find food very precious. Cats have a natural need to "hunt" for their food. If I am only fed twice a day, I can become obsessed with food. If you will separate my daily food allotment into five small meals in different locations, it will satisfy my hunting instinct, teach me that I can hunt and find my food, and cut down on my fixation on eating. Puzzle feeders and foraging toys are another great way to support natural hunting behaviors and make mealtime more engaging. My time with the interviewer lady (IL) was pretty terrific. I let her pet me all over, showing off my luxurious coat. After a while, I noticed my untouched breakfast and started eating. I currently live in Cattery 4 in a Condo. Please come to the HSHC and meet me! I think you'll agree I am quite a catch! 9-15-26
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 Teddy's Story
Well, butter my buns and call me a biscuit! Howdy do! I've had my name for all 12 years of my life, and I'd like to keep it. I am a handsome DLH boy with a brown-and-black coat. I look like I have bed head most of the time. When I was about 8 yrs old, we were living in Houston, Texas. Suddenly my personality began to change. I hissed at people, yowled, was grumpy throughout the day, lethargic, and sensitive to touch. I was no longer the sweet-natured boy I had been. The Veterinarian found that I had an extremely painful blockage in my urethra. I had emergency surgery to repair my urethra while in Texas. I began eating C/D food, and when we moved to Chicago, I got a clean bill of health. It's been 4 years now, and as long as I stay on this diet, I'm good to go! I was surrendered to the HSHC on July 18, 2026, due to my owner's health. She reported that I am a wonderful companion. I like to hunt, so when treats are tossed into the room, I can always find them. I got along great with the other cats in the home, as we'd groom, snuggle, and interact with each other. With kids, I ignore the babies, but when they're 6 months or more, I rub against them and ask to be petted. Favorite things include: string toys, squeeze tube, and crunchy treats. As far as I'm concerned, I am a very lovable cat with a friendly personality. I do love to try to leave by the front door to have a look-see. But it's easy to prevent my exit! I also find food very precious. Cats have a natural need to "hunt" for their food. If I am only fed twice a day, I can become obsessed with food. If you will separate my daily food allotment into five small meals in different locations, it will satisfy my hunting instinct, teach me that I can hunt and find my food, and cut down on my fixation on eating. Puzzle feeders and foraging toys are another great way to support natural hunting behaviors and make mealtime more engaging. My time with the interviewer lady (IL) was pretty terrific. I let her pet me all over, showing off my luxurious coat. After a while, I noticed my untouched breakfast and started eating. I currently live in Cattery 4 in a Condo. Please come to the HSHC and meet me! I think you'll agree I am quite a catch! 9-15-26
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 Teddy the Cat
About TeddyCall Us
About TeddyMeet & Greet
Teddy
Well, butter my buns and call me a biscuit! Howdy do! I've had my name for all 12 years of my life, and I'd like to keep it. I am a handsome DLH boy with a brown-and-black coat. I look like I have bed head most of the time. When I was about 8 yrs old, we were living in Houston, Texas. Suddenly my personality began to change. I hissed at people, yowled, was grumpy throughout the day, lethargic, and sensitive to touch. I was no longer the sweet-natured boy I had been. The Veterinarian found that I had an extremely painful blockage in my urethra. I had emergency surgery to repair my urethra while in Texas. I began eating C/D food, and when we moved to Chicago, I got a clean bill of health. It's been 4 years now, and as long as I stay on this diet, I'm good to go! I was surrendered to the HSHC on July 18, 2026, due to my owner's health. She reported that I am a wonderful companion. I like to hunt, so when treats are tossed into the room, I can always find them. I got along great with the other cats in the home, as we'd groom, snuggle, and interact with each other. With kids, I ignore the babies, but when they're 6 months or more, I rub against them and ask to be petted. Favorite things include: string toys, squeeze tube, and crunchy treats. As far as I'm concerned, I am a very lovable cat with a friendly personality. I do love to try to leave by the front door to have a look-see. But it's easy to prevent my exit! I also find food very precious. Cats have a natural need to "hunt" for their food. If I am only fed twice a day, I can become obsessed with food. If you will separate my daily food allotment into five small meals in different locations, it will satisfy my hunting instinct, teach me that I can hunt and find my food, and cut down on my fixation on eating. Puzzle feeders and foraging toys are another great way to support natural hunting behaviors and make mealtime more engaging. My time with the interviewer lady (IL) was pretty terrific. I let her pet me all over, showing off my luxurious coat. After a while, I noticed my untouched breakfast and started eating. I currently live in Cattery 4 in a Condo. Please come to the HSHC and meet me! I think you'll agree I am quite a catch! 9-15-26
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 Teddy the Cat
About TeddyCall Us
About TeddyMeet & Greet
Teddy
Well, butter my buns and call me a biscuit! Howdy do! I've had my name for all 12 years of my life, and I'd like to keep it. I am a handsome DLH boy with a brown-and-black coat. I look like I have bed head most of the time. When I was about 8 yrs old, we were living in Houston, Texas. Suddenly my personality began to change. I hissed at people, yowled, was grumpy throughout the day, lethargic, and sensitive to touch. I was no longer the sweet-natured boy I had been. The Veterinarian found that I had an extremely painful blockage in my urethra. I had emergency surgery to repair my urethra while in Texas. I began eating C/D food, and when we moved to Chicago, I got a clean bill of health. It's been 4 years now, and as long as I stay on this diet, I'm good to go! I was surrendered to the HSHC on July 18, 2026, due to my owner's health. She reported that I am a wonderful companion. I like to hunt, so when treats are tossed into the room, I can always find them. I got along great with the other cats in the home, as we'd groom, snuggle, and interact with each other. With kids, I ignore the babies, but when they're 6 months or more, I rub against them and ask to be petted. Favorite things include: string toys, squeeze tube, and crunchy treats. As far as I'm concerned, I am a very lovable cat with a friendly personality. I do love to try to leave by the front door to have a look-see. But it's easy to prevent my exit! I also find food very precious. Cats have a natural need to "hunt" for their food. If I am only fed twice a day, I can become obsessed with food. If you will separate my daily food allotment into five small meals in different locations, it will satisfy my hunting instinct, teach me that I can hunt and find my food, and cut down on my fixation on eating. Puzzle feeders and foraging toys are another great way to support natural hunting behaviors and make mealtime more engaging. My time with the interviewer lady (IL) was pretty terrific. I let her pet me all over, showing off my luxurious coat. After a while, I noticed my untouched breakfast and started eating. I currently live in Cattery 4 in a Condo. Please come to the HSHC and meet me! I think you'll agree I am quite a catch! 9-15-26
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.
