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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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3020 Hillegas Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

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Adoptable pets at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on TRUDY's adoption status with email updates.
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TRUDY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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 BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
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 ZULA's adoption status with email updates.
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ZULA

Akita

Female, 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

Friends of Feline Rescue Center

14597 Power Damn Rd.,
Defiance, OH 43512

Beagles R Us Rescue

7042 S 500 E,
Columbia City, IN 46725

Marion Animal Care and Control

1021 East State Road 18,
Marion, IN 46952

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Nannie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nannie

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on China's adoption status with email updates.
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China

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 5 mos
Kendallville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

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

Irish Wolfhound

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Wabash, IN

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