Adopt

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.

Contact
Phone
Address
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Cats Illustration

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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

Adoptable pets at Helping PAWS, Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Morty's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Morty

Morty

Mastiff

Male, 2 yrs
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Aristotle's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Photo of Aristotle

Aristotle

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Sissy

Sissy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Jemma's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Jemma

Jemma

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Atlas

Atlas

Dalmatian/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bronx's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Bronx

Bronx

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

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

Balto

Husky

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lyra's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Lyra

Lyra

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN

Rescue FAQs

Indianapolis, IN
Brownsburg, IN
Mooresville, IN
Greenwood, IN
Greenfield, IN
Noblesville, IN
Carmel, IN
Westfield, IN
Avon, IN
Fishers, IN
Zionsville, IN
Lebanon, IN
Broad Ripple, IN
Marion County, IN
Hamilton County, IN
Johnson County, IN
Hendricks County, IN
Morgan County, IN
Shelby County, IN
Hancock County, IN
Boone County, IN

  • 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.

Humane Society for Hamilton County

10501 Hague Road,
Fishers, IN 46038

Animal Rescue Fund

1209 W. RIGGIN RD,
MUNCIE, IN 47303

Happy Labs Rescue Inc.

P.O. Box 2296,
Columbus, IN 47202

We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Poppy

Poppy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Franklin, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Double's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Double

Double

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Fishers, IN
We'll also keep you updated on ERIK's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of ERIK

ERIK

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on DEEDEE's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of DEEDEE

DEEDEE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Indianapolis, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Manta Ray's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Manta Ray

Manta Ray

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Fishers, IN
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of BRUNO

BRUNO

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Indianapolis, IN

Search for a dog or cat

  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

Animal Charities in Indianapolis, IN

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more