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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 VESPA's adoption status with email updates.
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VESPA

Border Collie/Husky

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MILO's adoption status with email updates.
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MILO

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Schnauzer (Miniature)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 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

Dekalb Humane Society

5221 US Highway 6,
Butler, IN 46721

Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County

1048 S 325 E,
Pierceton, IN 46562

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Claw-dia's adoption status with email updates.
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Claw-dia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kitty Bennet's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitty Bennet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Izzy - NN's adoption status with email updates.
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Izzy - NN

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Pierceton, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Cody's adoption status with email updates.
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Cody

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Kendallville, IN

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