Indiana Animal Shelters

327 Shelters

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    Frisky Felines Foundation
    5725 Milltown Frenchtown Road
    Depauw, IN 47115

    Located in Harrison County

    812-572-2112
    Details
    From The Heart Rescue Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 659
    Westfield, IN 46074

    Located in Hamilton County

    317-340-7947
    Details
    Fulton County Animal Adoption Education Center
    1540 Wentzel Street
    Rochester, IN 46975

    Located in Fulton County

    Details
    Furry Friends of Indiana
    P.O. Box 103
    Larwill, IN 46764
    (260) 610-5171
    Details
    Georgia Humane & Pet Sanctuary
    12 24Th Street
    Bedford, IN 47421

    Located in Lawrence County

    Details
    German Shepherd Rescue Adoption of Central Indiana
    Rescue Organization
    6189 E. 100 N
    Franklin, IN 46131

    Located in Johnson County

    317-736-0446
    Details
    Giant Paw Prints Inc.
    2700 Valparaiso St. #1782
    Valparaiso, IN 46384
    Details
    Gibson County Animal Services
    P.O. Box 474
    Princeton, IN 47670

    Located in Gibson County

    812-386-8079
    Details
    Gibson County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    319 West Washington Street
    Oakland City, IN 47660

    Located in Gibson County

    812-749-3869
    Details
    Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education, Inc. - GRRACE
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 513
    Plainfield, IN 46168

    Located in Hendricks County

    317-971-6922
    Details
    Grant County Cat And Kitten Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    2233 Westwood Square
    Marion, IN 46952

    Located in Grant County

    Details
    Greene County Humane Society Inc
    Humane Society
    1026 N 1375 W
    Linton, IN 47441

    Located in Greene County

    (812) 847-4780
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Indiana

    Indiana has 327 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 78 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Indianapolis has more than any other Indiana city, followed by Fort Wayne and Anderson. There is no shortage of choice in Indiana — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Indiana has 327 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Indianapolis has more than anywhere else in Indiana, followed by Fort Wayne, Anderson and Evansville. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Marion, Lake and St. Joseph counties have the most, though listings reach 78 of Indiana's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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