Indiana Animal Shelters

327 Shelters

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    Humane Society of Johnson County
    Humane Society
    550 E. Jefferson Street
    Franklin, IN 46131

    Located in Johnson County

    317-346-7001
    Details
    Humane Society of Putnam County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 444
    Greencastle, IN 46135

    Located in Putnam County

    765-653-5739
    Details
    Humane Society of St. Joseph County
    Humane Society
    2506 Grape Road
    Mishawaka, IN 46545

    Located in St. Joseph County

    219-255-4726
    Details
    Humane Society of St. Joseph County
    Humane Society
    2506 Grape Road
    Mishawaka, IN 46545
    (574) 255-4726
    Details
    Humane Society of Tipton County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1085
    Cicero, IN 46072

    Located in Tipton County

    765-675-1692
    Details
    Humane Society of Washington County / Salem Animal Shelter
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 51
    Salem, IN 47167

    Located in Washington County

    812-883-4204
    Details
    Huntington County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    390 Thurman Poe Way
    Huntington, IN 46750

    Located in Huntington County

    260-356-0355 Tue Closed
    Details
    Independent Cat Society
    P.O. Box 735
    Westville, IN 46391

    Located in LaPorte County

    (219) 785-4936
    Details
    Indiana Bulldog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 34770
    Indianapolis, IN 46234-0770

    Located in Marion County

    Details
    Indiana Hooved Animal Humane Society
    Humane Society
    6400 S. 650 W
    Columbus, IN 47201

    Located in Bartholomew County

    812-342-3002
    Details
    Indiana Horse Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    916 S Prairie Ave
    Frankfort, IN 46041

    Located in Clinton County

    765-659-5209
    Details
    Indiana Petite Paws Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 74
    Boone Grove, IN 46302

    Located in Porter County

    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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