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Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Animal shelter in Indianapolis, IN

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.

Contact IACS Adoptions Team
Address
2600 S Harding St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
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Meet their adoptable pets

2600 S Harding St

Indianapolis, IN 46221

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Indianapolis Animal Care Services

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on ANTENNA's adoption status with email updates.
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ANTENNA

Rat Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MR. P's adoption status with email updates.
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MR. P

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on A350550's adoption status with email updates.
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A350550

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CINNAMON STICK's adoption status with email updates.
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CINNAMON STICK

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Indianapolis, IN

Shelter FAQs

Animals are taken in form Indianapolis/Marion County, IN. Adoptions are available for anyone regardless of where they live.

Additional adoption info

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

Adoption application

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Indianapolis Animal Care Services

ALL Creatures Matter Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 441,
Westfield, IN 46074

Every Dog Counts Rescue

Indianapolis, IN 46228

Countryside Animal Rescue

PO Box 991,
Anderson, IN 46015

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Anderson, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Bloomington, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Puppy
Poland, IN

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