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Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

Animal shelter in Fort Wayne, IN

Guided by the humane ethic and liviabilty issues within our neighborhoods, the mission of Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is to ensure public health and safety as well as prevent pet overpopulation, animal neglect, and animal cruelty through education, rescue and law enforcement.

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3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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Meet their adoptable pets

3020 Hillegas Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

We'll also keep you updated on AVALANCHE's adoption status with email updates.
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AVALANCHE

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CHELA's adoption status with email updates.
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CHELA

Shih Tzu/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on HADES's adoption status with email updates.
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HADES

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on THEODORE's adoption status with email updates.
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THEODORE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on SKIPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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SKIPPY

Beagle/Fox Terrier (Toy)

Male, 6 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CHASE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHASE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on TINSEL's adoption status with email updates.
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TINSEL

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN

Shelter FAQs

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control places more pets in more homes than any other business or organization in Northeast Indiana!

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Center works on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not place pets on hold. Potential adopters are asked to fill out our Pets and People Profile to help us make the best possible match. Visit our website at www.FWACC.org to see more information on our Adoption Procedures and Fees.

Adoption application

https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/adoption.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

Bluffton Animal Shelter

1613 W. Cherry St.,
Bluffton, IN 46714

We'll also keep you updated on Tony's adoption status with email updates.
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Tony

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Kendallville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Ink's adoption status with email updates.
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Ink

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Marion, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Nanaq's adoption status with email updates.
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Nanaq

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Topaz - NN's adoption status with email updates.
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Topaz - NN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Pierceton, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Demi's adoption status with email updates.
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Demi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Hartford City, IN

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Animal Charities in Fort Wayne, IN

HeARTs Speak

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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