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Humane Fort Wayne

Animal shelter in Fort Wayne, IN

Everything we do—from adoption and retention programs to clinic services, community outreach and education—stems from our core value, love. We believe when pets have safe and loving homes, they thrive. And with their loving companionship, so do we.

We’re for people. We’re for pets. We’re for Love, Unleashed.

Humane Fort Wayne is a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter.

Contact Adoption Team
Address
901 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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Meet their adoptable pets

901 Leesburg Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Fort Wayne

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Casper's adoption status with email updates.
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Casper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kaleah's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaleah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Fort Wayne, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Xaden's adoption status with email updates.
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Xaden

Chihuahua

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN

Shelter FAQs

Fort Wayne, New haven, Huntington, Huntertown
Allen county and surrounding counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

After finding a pet, our team will make sure they think it'll be a good fit. Then the adoption process can continue to the contracts and after a vet check after 10 days.

Adoption application

https://humanefw.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Fort Wayne

Ohio Pug Rescue

120 Meyer Road,
Celina, OH 45822

Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County

780 Shelter Lane,
Angola, IN 46703

Team Rover

Antwerp, OH 45813

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Decatur, IN
We'll also keep you updated on MARSHALL's adoption status with email updates.
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MARSHALL

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Hartford City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pluto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pluto

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Portland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Thingamajig's adoption status with email updates.
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Thingamajig

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Portland, IN

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