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Bringing a new cat or dog into your family is a big decision — so we’re honored you’re interested in adopting from HSHC. We realize there are many places you could go to adopt, or purchase, a new pet. So here’s a few reasons why we hope you’ll choose a companion from us:

Adopt one. Save two.

As an open admission, no-kill shelter, we are depending on more animals getting adopted each day than those who arrive.  Yes, we are no-kill. However, that doesn’t mean the animals in our care don’t need you. Every time you adopt an animal from HSHC, not only do you give someone a second chance, but you create an opening in a cage or kennel for another animal who may be at risk for euthanasia to get their second chance. You see, HSHC rescues hundreds of at-risk animals in other Indiana shelters every year…but only if there is space at HSHC.

Our animals are fully vetted.

• If your adopted pet has not already been altered, the surgery will be performed by HSHC’s veterinarian. Your new pet will be ready for pickup from HSHC at 4:30 p.m. within two business days of adoption.
• All animals will have received – at a minimum – their first round of age appropriate vaccinations, a complete deworming and Heartworm/flea/tick preventative.
• All dogs meeting the age requirement are Heartworm tested.
• All cats meeting the age requirement are Feline Leukemia/FIV tested.
• Each pet is microchipped and registered to the adopter for free.

Our animals have been temperament tested.

• Our dogs are temperament tested so we can place them in the best possible homes.
• If you currently own a cat and are interested in adopting a dog, we will “cat test” the dog you’re interested in at no additional fee.

We will be there for you, and them, post-adoption.

• We provide complimentary, post-adoption phone support should you run into any training/behavior issues or concerns. We are here to help make the transition of your pet into his/her new home a successful one!
• If you have exhausted all options in keeping the life-long commitment to your adopted pet, and simply cannot keep them, we will always take them back – for the life of the pet. In fact, we require it. It is not safe to rehome pets on social media or to give them away.  So, we will always be here for them, and you.

You’ll receive a lot of cool stuff.

• All animals receive a complimentary wellness exam and a certificate for a free Rabies vaccine if the pet has not been vaccinated at HSHC (redeemable with any participating veterinarian**).
• All adopters receive a complimentary bag of Science Diet food and special offers from corporate sponsors good for discounts on boarding, training, grooming and pet supplies.