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The Nest

Animal rescue in Bloomington, IN

The Nest,is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Our mission is to rescue, restore, and re-home animals that come from local animal shelters or from individuals who contact us directly.

We are guided by the following ideals:

We will always place the physical and mental well-being of our animals above our own and that of other individuals, making a constant effort to act as an advocate for the animals we serve.

We will to the best of our ability assist in the care and placement of animals that require our assistance, regardless of age, demeanor, physical or behavioral health, because we believe that all animals at any stage in life and health have inherent value and an important place in the world in which we all live.

We will provide educational support for those individuals who seek our assistance, believing that educating the public is one of the keys to keeping animals in their homes and preventing senseless euthanasia.

We will provide ongoing care and homes for animals we cannot place in adoptive homes, because we believe that animals that make their way to The Nest should be cared for until their last days.

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Bloomington, IN 47402
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Adoptable pets at The Nest

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Bloomington, IN
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT: Clementine's adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT: Clementine

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Bloomington, IN

Rescue FAQs

Bloomington, IN and Monroe County, IN and nearby counties. We will adopt to approved homes outside of Indiana if home visit and transport can be arranged.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Fees vary depending on the animal. To begin the adoption process please visit our website at: http://inthenest.net and fill out the adoption application. Please make sure to fill in all blanks or the application will not go through. After we receive your application your will be contacted by phone or email by a Nest representative.

Adoption application

http://inthenest.net/applications

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Nest

SACRED SYCAMORE ANIMAL RESCUE

PLAINFIELD, IN 46168

Shelbyville/Shelby Co. Animal Shelter

705 Hale Road,
Shelbyville, IN 46176

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi/German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Bloomington, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Dora Lynn's adoption status with email updates.
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Dora Lynn

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Sullivan, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Piggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Piggy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CARMILLA's adoption status with email updates.
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CARMILLA

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Franklin, IN

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