Indiana Animal Shelters

327 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Home for Friendless Animals
    P.O. Box 217
    Waynetown, IN 47990

    Located in Montgomery County

    765-866-1760
    Details
    Home of Hope for Homeless Animals
    P.O. Box 224
    Shelbyville, IN 46176

    Located in Shelby County

    317-398-7921
    Details
    Hope Marie's Fund, Inc.
    4253 N State Road 135
    Franklin, IN 46131
    Details
    Hopeful Heroes Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Central Indiana
    Indianapolis, IN 46222

    Located in Hamilton County

    317-513-0074
    Details
    House Rabbit Society - Indiana Chapter
    P.O. Box 533243
    Indianapolis, IN 46253

    Located in Marion County

    317-328-1428
    Details
    Humane Foundation of Boone County
    P.O. Box 241
    Zionsville, IN 46077

    Located in Boone County

    317-733-0470
    Details
    Humane Society Calumet Area, Inc.
    Humane Society
    421 45Th Avenue
    Munster, IN 46321

    Located in Lake County

    219-922-3811
    Details
    Humane Society of Elkhart County
    Humane Society
    54687 County Road 19
    Bristol, IN 47507

    Located in Elkhart County

    574-848-4255
    Details
    Humane Society of Elkhart County
    Humane Society
    54687 County Road 19
    Bristol, IN 46507
    (574) 848-4225
    Details
    Humane Society of Hobart
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 108
    Hobart, IN 46342

    Located in Lake County

    219-942-0103
    Details
    Humane Society of Indianapolis
    Humane Society
    7929 N. Michigan Road
    Indianapolis, IN 46268

    Located in Marion County

    317-872-5650
    Details
    Humane Society of Jackson County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 135
    Seymour, IN 47274

    Located in Jackson County

    812-522-5200
    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.

    More in Indiana

    Dogs for adoption in Indiana Browse adoptable dogs statewide Cats for adoption in Indiana Browse adoptable cats statewide
    SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH

      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

      Indiana Shelters By City
      HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
      Lost Dog in Nashua, NH
      Toby

      Lost since 2025-12-29

      From Nashua

      View Details
      View All Lost Dogs
      FOUND PET
      Found Cat in Las Vegas, NV
      Found Pet

      Found on 2025-11-21

      Located in Las Vegas

      View Details
      View All Found Cats
      NEEDS A NEW HOME
      A pet owner handing their dog's leash to a new adopter on a neighborhood sidewalk

      Place your pet with someone you meet and choose yourself.

      Rehome a Pet
      Have a litter? List for adoption
      Missing a shelter or rescue?

      Help us get the word out about more shelters and rescues nationwide.

      Submit Here
      dog adopt

      Pets For Adoption

      Search all animals available for adoption in your area. Give a dog or cat forever home today.

      ADOPT A PET