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 Tom Petty the Cat
About Tom PettyCall Us
About Tom PettyMeet & Greet
Tom Petty
Let me tell you that being a stray cat is one of the worst things that has ever happened to me. I was found by a kind person near 79th Street and Eagle Creek on May 5. This lady brought me to the HSHC because she knew I was in bad shape. My medical examination revealed all the reasons I needed help. I tested positive for having ear mites, an upper respiratory infection, FIV, an abscess wound on my chin, and having Feline Heartworms. I also had missing fur around my tail. I found out that I am 8-years-old, weigh 9.9 pounds, not yet neutered, and look kind of beat up. I am an orange-and-rust DSH with Tabby markings. No one ever took care of me or had me neutered, so being taken to the shelter was a miracle. I've spent 34 days in the medical unit receiving treatment for all my ailments. The thing is, I am a very nice boy. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me and was so pleased to see how friendly I was. I gave her head butts and began purring to beat the band when she petted me. She told me I'm a ruggedly handsome fellow. I've known so little love and affection in my life that it has been marvelous having so much attention paid to me. The FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life [even with FIV- cats] with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle.] My ear mites, wound on my chin, and URI have all been treated. I was kind of bummed to find out that feline heartworms are pretty rare and there is no treatment for them. Fortunately, 80-85% of heartworm-positive cats will naturally clear the infection over a period of two to three years without developing complications or noticeable clinical signs. So a bad situation has turned out better than I expected. I am excited to think that someone will decide I'm the cat for them and adopt me. The IL told me I deserve a loving home as much as any cat in the Catteries. Paws crossed! 6-17-26
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 Tom Petty's Story
Let me tell you that being a stray cat is one of the worst things that has ever happened to me. I was found by a kind person near 79th Street and Eagle Creek on May 5. This lady brought me to the HSHC because she knew I was in bad shape. My medical examination revealed all the reasons I needed help. I tested positive for having ear mites, an upper respiratory infection, FIV, an abscess wound on my chin, and having Feline Heartworms. I also had missing fur around my tail. I found out that I am 8-years-old, weigh 9.9 pounds, not yet neutered, and look kind of beat up. I am an orange-and-rust DSH with Tabby markings. No one ever took care of me or had me neutered, so being taken to the shelter was a miracle. I've spent 34 days in the medical unit receiving treatment for all my ailments. The thing is, I am a very nice boy. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me and was so pleased to see how friendly I was. I gave her head butts and began purring to beat the band when she petted me. She told me I'm a ruggedly handsome fellow. I've known so little love and affection in my life that it has been marvelous having so much attention paid to me. The FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life [even with FIV- cats] with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle.] My ear mites, wound on my chin, and URI have all been treated. I was kind of bummed to find out that feline heartworms are pretty rare and there is no treatment for them. Fortunately, 80-85% of heartworm-positive cats will naturally clear the infection over a period of two to three years without developing complications or noticeable clinical signs. So a bad situation has turned out better than I expected. I am excited to think that someone will decide I'm the cat for them and adopt me. The IL told me I deserve a loving home as much as any cat in the Catteries. Paws crossed! 6-17-26
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 Tom Petty the Cat
About Tom PettyCall Us
About Tom PettyMeet & Greet
Tom Petty
Let me tell you that being a stray cat is one of the worst things that has ever happened to me. I was found by a kind person near 79th Street and Eagle Creek on May 5. This lady brought me to the HSHC because she knew I was in bad shape. My medical examination revealed all the reasons I needed help. I tested positive for having ear mites, an upper respiratory infection, FIV, an abscess wound on my chin, and having Feline Heartworms. I also had missing fur around my tail. I found out that I am 8-years-old, weigh 9.9 pounds, not yet neutered, and look kind of beat up. I am an orange-and-rust DSH with Tabby markings. No one ever took care of me or had me neutered, so being taken to the shelter was a miracle. I've spent 34 days in the medical unit receiving treatment for all my ailments. The thing is, I am a very nice boy. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me and was so pleased to see how friendly I was. I gave her head butts and began purring to beat the band when she petted me. She told me I'm a ruggedly handsome fellow. I've known so little love and affection in my life that it has been marvelous having so much attention paid to me. The FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life [even with FIV- cats] with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle.] My ear mites, wound on my chin, and URI have all been treated. I was kind of bummed to find out that feline heartworms are pretty rare and there is no treatment for them. Fortunately, 80-85% of heartworm-positive cats will naturally clear the infection over a period of two to three years without developing complications or noticeable clinical signs. So a bad situation has turned out better than I expected. I am excited to think that someone will decide I'm the cat for them and adopt me. The IL told me I deserve a loving home as much as any cat in the Catteries. Paws crossed! 6-17-26
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 Tom Petty the Cat
About Tom PettyCall Us
About Tom PettyMeet & Greet
Tom Petty
Let me tell you that being a stray cat is one of the worst things that has ever happened to me. I was found by a kind person near 79th Street and Eagle Creek on May 5. This lady brought me to the HSHC because she knew I was in bad shape. My medical examination revealed all the reasons I needed help. I tested positive for having ear mites, an upper respiratory infection, FIV, an abscess wound on my chin, and having Feline Heartworms. I also had missing fur around my tail. I found out that I am 8-years-old, weigh 9.9 pounds, not yet neutered, and look kind of beat up. I am an orange-and-rust DSH with Tabby markings. No one ever took care of me or had me neutered, so being taken to the shelter was a miracle. I've spent 34 days in the medical unit receiving treatment for all my ailments. The thing is, I am a very nice boy. The interviewer lady (IL) visited me and was so pleased to see how friendly I was. I gave her head butts and began purring to beat the band when she petted me. She told me I'm a ruggedly handsome fellow. I've known so little love and affection in my life that it has been marvelous having so much attention paid to me. The FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life [even with FIV- cats] with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle.] My ear mites, wound on my chin, and URI have all been treated. I was kind of bummed to find out that feline heartworms are pretty rare and there is no treatment for them. Fortunately, 80-85% of heartworm-positive cats will naturally clear the infection over a period of two to three years without developing complications or noticeable clinical signs. So a bad situation has turned out better than I expected. I am excited to think that someone will decide I'm the cat for them and adopt me. The IL told me I deserve a loving home as much as any cat in the Catteries. Paws crossed! 6-17-26
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.
