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Helping PAWS, Inc.

Animal rescue in Indianapolis, IN

Helping PAWS is dedicated to improving the lives of animals locally, and nationally; alleviating their suffering and elevating their status in society through the rescue and rehabilitation of animals in need and through the education of their community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, advocating the value of all animal life, in hopes to end the neglect and abuse of all animals and to end the devastating pet overpopulation through spay and neuter advocacy.

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Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Adoptable pets at Helping PAWS, Inc.

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Panda

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
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Chase *Courtesy Listing*

German Shepherd Dog/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
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Truffles *Courtesy Listing*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN
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Balto

Husky

Male, 10 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Special Needs
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Aristotle

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN
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Sissy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

An adoption application is required prior to meeting any adoptable dog or cat and we also do home visits for dogs only.

Adoption application

https://www.helpingpawsonline.com/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Helping PAWS, Inc.

Casa del Toro Rescue, Inc.

5351 E Thompson Rd, #144,
Indianapolis, IN 46237

Mission PAWSible Animal Rescue

48 E Washington St,
Shelbyville, IN 46176

Alaskan Malamute Assistance of Indiana

36 North Sheffield Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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Power (in foster)

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Fishers, IN
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PEANUT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
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Brutus

Mastiff

Male, Adult
Crawfordsville, IN
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Kong

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
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Sparta

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Mooresville, IN
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BEYONCE

American Bulldog

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN

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