IndyHumane CEO John Aleshire to Retire

September 28th, 2016

John Aleshire, the Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Society of Indianapolis, is retiring after leading the organization for eight years.  
 
Over the course of Aleshire’s eight-year tenure with IndyHumane, he stabilized the mission and operations of the shelter. Shortly after Aleshire was hired in September of 2008, he led management and board efforts to free the organization from financial insolvency and, in 2014, IndyHumane announced that the organization had eliminated all debt. 
 
Aleshire collaborated with animal welfare groups across Indiana in order to create targeted efforts focused on animal overpopulation. Additionally, Aleshire worked to launch the IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center and began two mobile services - one for low-cost vaccines, the other for adoptions – expanding the organization’s footprint in Central Indiana and saving even more lives along the way. 

Mutt Strut 2017 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

September 2nd, 2016

The Humane Society of Indianapolis is excited to announce the return of Mutt Strut to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Saturday, April 29, 2017, thousands of people and their furry friends will hit the track to walk for the animals. 2017 will mark IndyHumane’s 14th annual Mutt Strut.

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Money raised will help the non-profit organization fulfill its vision of ensuring that Central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm, and neglect. Each year, the organization cares for more than 5,000 animals. Fundraising events like Mutt Strut are vital to IndyHumane, as the organization receives no government funding or funds from national organizations like the Humane Society of the United States. 

IndyHumane Releases 2015 Annual Report

August 19th, 2016

The IndyHumane 2015 Annual Report is now available. Check it out to see what we've done thanks to donor support!

We invite you to read the inspiring stories of our adopters, volunteers, staff members, and animals. You've made it possible for us to expand our veterinary care for shelter pets. You've provided the funds, food, and supplies to build a world-class foster care program. You gave so that we could provide enrichment for long-term shelter residents. You are more than an adopter or volunteer. You are more than a donor. You are IndyHumane. 

You can read our full annual report here. You can also view our annual report video. We look forward to continuing to serve you, and we hope this report makes you proud to be IndyHumane.