Portage City Animal Control in Portage, Indiana
About Portage City Animal Control
Portage City Animal Control is an animal control in Portage, Porter County, Indiana. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Humane Society of Hobart, about 4.5 mi away.
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41.57607, -87.17339
What Portage City Animal Control does
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- 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 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
- Humane Society of Hobart2054 E State Road 130, Hobart, INHumane society4.5 mi
- Humane Society of Northwest6100 Melton Rd, Gary, INHumane society4.9 mi
- Humane Society Northwest IndianaLake Station, INHumane society4.9 mi
- Begin Again Rescue Co2700 Valparaiso St # 1053, Valparaiso, INAnimal rescue8.4 mi
- Gary Animal Control Center625 W 9th Pl, Gary, INAnimal control8.9 mi
- The Disabled Diva1116 N 350 E, Chesterton, INAnimal rescue9.0 mi
- Lakeshore Paws405 Elm St, Valparaiso, INAnimal shelter9.3 mi
- Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center570 N 450 E, Valparaiso, INWildlife rehabilitation11 mi
- Lakeshore PAWS4611 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, INAnimal shelter11 mi
- Adoption Center for Family Building8645 Connecticut St, Merrillville, INAnimal shelter11 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Portage City Animal Control located?
Portage City Animal Control is at 6260 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368 in Porter County.
What are the hours of Portage City Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (219) 763-1825 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Portage City Animal Control?
Start on portagein.gov, 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 Portage City Animal Control?
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.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.