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

Adoptable pets at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 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 OLIVER's adoption status with email updates.
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OLIVER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on SHOCK's adoption status with email updates.
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SHOCK

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 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

Marion-Grant County Humane Society

505 S. Miller Ave.,
Marion, IN 46952

Ohio Pug Rescue

120 Meyer Road,
Celina, OH 45822

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sivo's adoption status with email updates.
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Sivo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Misti's adoption status with email updates.
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Misti

Tabby

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Marion, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Yale's adoption status with email updates.
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Yale

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Marion, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Alchemy's adoption status with email updates.
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Alchemy

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Defiance, OH

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