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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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Adoptable pets at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Beagle/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MICHAEL ANGELO's adoption status with email updates.
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MICHAEL ANGELO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on CINDY CRAWFORD's adoption status with email updates.
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CINDY CRAWFORD

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on TOM FORD's adoption status with email updates.
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TOM FORD

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on EMILY's adoption status with email updates.
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EMILY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MIDNIGHT's adoption status with email updates.
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MIDNIGHT

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 2 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

Humane Fort Wayne

4914 S Hanna Street,
Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Fort Defiance Humane Society

7169 State Route 15,
Defiance, OH 43512

Wabash County Animal Shelter

810 Manchester Ave,
Wabash, IN 46992

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 11 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Ripley's adoption status with email updates.
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Ripley

Mastiff/St. Bernard

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Marion, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeseburger's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeseburger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Tang's adoption status with email updates.
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Tang

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Portland, IN

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