My name is ELSA!

Interested in adopting from IACS? Here’s how our adoption process works:
1. Look at our available animals for adoption online
2. Fill out our online adoption application with the name of the pet you have fallen in love with, OR leave it blank and our adoption counselors will help you pick your new best friend.
3. Submit the application and then come to the shelter.
Walkup Adoptions Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we would encourage you to still fill out the adoption application online to help speed the process along at the shelter. https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

Adoptions are currently being done 7 days a week. Walkup Adoptions are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we encourage you to fill out our adoption application online to speed the process along at the shelter: https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

Indianapolis Animal Care Services is the state's largest animal shelter with an average annual intake of 14,000 animals. In addition to being a lost and found resource, the shelter has wonderful animals for adoption, a successful volunteer program, and is the enforcement agency for animal-related laws in the city of Indianapolis/Marion County.