About Indianapolis Humane Society
Indianapolis Humane Society is a humane society in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1941. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue, about 2.0 mi away.
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39.89958, -86.21636
What Indianapolis Humane Society does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue1102 W 78th St, Indianapolis, INAnimal rescue2.0 mi
- Earps, Inc.715 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel, INAnimal rescue6.8 mi
- Cats Haven2603 N College Ave, Indianapolis, INAnimal shelter7.0 mi
- Furever We Love6110 W 25th St # 24503, Indianapolis, INAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Cats Haven2603 N College Ave, Indianapolis, INAnimal shelter7.6 mi
- Indy Humane Animal Welfare Center456 N Holmes Ave, Indianapolis, INAnimal shelter8.7 mi
- U. S. RescueIndianapolis, INAnimal rescue9.4 mi
- Humane Society For Boone County151 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, INHumane society9.6 mi
- Humane Society For Boone County5366 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, INHumane society9.7 mi
- Misty Eyes Animal Shelter640 E Main St, Brownsburg, INAnimal shelter9.9 mi
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Where is Indianapolis Humane Society located?
Indianapolis Humane Society is at 7929 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 in Marion County.
What are the hours of Indianapolis Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call the organization or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Indianapolis Humane Society?
Contact the organization for its list of adoptable animals and its application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Indianapolis Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Indianapolis Humane Society tax-deductible?
Indianapolis Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 35-0876385), with reported annual revenue of about $8,400,174. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.