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Indianapolis Animal Care Services Animal shelter in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis Animal Care Services is the state's largest animal shelter with an average annual intake of 14,000 animals. In addition to being a lost and found resource, the shelter has wonderful animals for adoption, a successful volunteer program, and is the enforcement agency for animal-related laws in the city of Indianapolis/Marion County.

Contact IACS Adoptions Team
Address
2600 S Harding St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
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Meet their adoptable pets

2600 S Harding St

Indianapolis, IN 46221

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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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 Indianapolis Animal Care Services

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

Wheaten Terrier

Male, 11 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on GRAY STREET's adoption status with email updates.
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GRAY STREET

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CHARLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARLIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MR. ELLIOT's adoption status with email updates.
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MR. ELLIOT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 yrs 10 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on STOGGIE's adoption status with email updates.
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STOGGIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIA's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on WASHINGTON's adoption status with email updates.
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WASHINGTON

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MARSHA's adoption status with email updates.
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MARSHA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Indianapolis, IN

Shelter FAQs

Animals are taken in form Indianapolis/Marion County, IN. Adoptions are available for anyone regardless of where they live.

Additional adoption info

Interested in adopting from IACS? Here’s how our adoption process works:
1. Look at our available animals for adoption online
2. Fill out our online adoption application with the name of the pet you have fallen in love with, OR leave it blank and our adoption counselors will help you pick your new best friend.
3. Submit the application and then come to the shelter.
Walkup Adoptions Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we would encourage you to still fill out the adoption application online to help speed the process along at the shelter. https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

Adoption application

https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

Pets at shelters & rescues near Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Indy Small Dog Rescue

Indianapolis, IN 46241

Every Dog Counts Rescue

Indianapolis, IN 46228

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Fishers, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Avon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chai (In Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chai (In Foster)

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Fishers, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bloomington, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Tummy (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tummy (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Fishers, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Flower's adoption status with email updates.
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Flower

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Nashville, IN

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