Adoption Center for Family Building in Merrillville, Indiana
About Adoption Center for Family Building
Adoption Center for Family Building is an animal shelter in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Lake County, IN Animal Control and Adoption, about 2.2 mi away.
Map
41.46105, -87.33316
What Adoption Center for Family Building does
- Pet adoption Yes
- 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 Not available
- Cats Not available
- 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
- Lake County, IN Animal Control and Adoption3011 W 93rd Ave, Crown Point, INAnimal control2.2 mi
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- Humane Society of Hobart2054 E State Road 130, Hobart, INHumane society7.0 mi
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- Schererville Animal Control & Shelter548 Kaeser Blvd, Schererville, INAnimal control7.3 mi
- St. John Animal Control10650 White Oak Ave, Dyer, INAnimal control8.5 mi
- Illiana Animal Rescue2507 Kelly Pl, Dyer, INAnimal rescue8.5 mi
- Gary Animal Control Center625 W 9th Pl, Gary, INAnimal control9.2 mi
- Humane Society-The Calumet Ar8149 Kennedy Ave, Highland, INHumane society9.8 mi
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Where is Adoption Center for Family Building located?
Adoption Center for Family Building is at 8645 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410 in Lake County.
What are the hours of Adoption Center for Family Building?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (219) 795-9900 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Adoption Center for Family Building?
Start on centerforfamily.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and 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 Adoption Center for Family Building?
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.
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