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Helping PAWS, Inc.

Animal rescue in Indianapolis, IN

Helping PAWS is dedicated to improving the lives of animals locally, and nationally; alleviating their suffering and elevating their status in society through the rescue and rehabilitation of animals in need and through the education of their community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, advocating the value of all animal life, in hopes to end the neglect and abuse of all animals and to end the devastating pet overpopulation through spay and neuter advocacy.

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Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Helping PAWS, Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Cupid *Courtesy Listing*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cupid *Courtesy Listing*

German Shepherd Dog/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Young
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Aristotle's adoption status with email updates.
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Aristotle

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas

Dalmatian/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bronx's adoption status with email updates.
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Bronx

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Balto's adoption status with email updates.
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Balto

Husky

Male, 9 yrs
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lyra's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyra

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Indianapolis, IN

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

An adoption application is required prior to meeting any adoptable dog or cat and we also do home visits for dogs only.

Adoption application

https://www.helpingpawsonline.com/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Helping PAWS, Inc.

GSD Rescue Indy

PO Box 39413,
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Casa del Toro Rescue, Inc.

5351 E Thompson Rd, #144,
Indianapolis, IN 46237

S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc.

4025 W 10th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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

Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Columbus, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Nahko's adoption status with email updates.
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Nahko

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Young
Columbus, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Neutron's adoption status with email updates.
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Neutron

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Cahmere's adoption status with email updates.
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Cahmere

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Dakota's adoption status with email updates.
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Dakota

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Crawfordsville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Trisha Purrswood (at Petsmart)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Trisha Purrswood (at Petsmart)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Fishers, IN

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