AnimalsThe 12 Strays of Christmas

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This holiday season, the Humane Society of Indianapolis presents twelve special animals available for adoption just in time to be home for the holidays. Adopt them and take $25 off their regular adoption fee, too!

And for a limited time, adopt any dog or cat and get two free tickets to the Yuletide Celebration!

Listen to the Marco Show on i94 every weekday morning from 5:30 - 10:30am to hear more about the 12 Strays of Christmas!

12th Stray of Christmas: REINA



I'm Reina, 5-year-old female kitty who loves to bask in the sun and get belly rubs. I'd be a great companion for you, and I'm a great listene, too!

I am special and currently reside in HSI's free-roaming cat room. It's super cool here. You need to come visit and see these digs. I am FIV+ which means I have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. HSI's vet says that infected cats like me can leads long, normal lives with proper care.

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee! That's $25 in pretty accessories you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable cats!

11th Stray of Christmas: MR. BIGHEAD



I'm Mr. Bighead, a mellow and refined 7-year-old gentleman patiently awaiting a home with a comfy couch to lay on.

I've been at the shelter hanging out with some of the other cats for half a year, and can think of no Christmas gift better than being invited into your family!

I love being petted, sitting in laps, and watching birds out the windows. I have black fur, and of course, black goes with everything. I'll look great in any decor!

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee! That's $25 in pretty accessories you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable cats!

10th Stray of Christmas: STEVE McQUEEN



I'm Steve McQueen, a 3-year-old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a handsome brindle coat and a winning personality - and some amazing quarterback skills!

Some not-very-nice person cut my ears pretty much off, then punted me to the curb to fend for myself. I'm happy the Humane Society of Indianapolis got me, though, because they've taught me how to let my shy personality shine.

I'd love to show you how I can throw the ball. Don't get me wrong - I love to catch it - but it's so much more fun to pretend I'm Peyton Manning! Stop by to meet me soon, and maybe I can win my way to your heart.

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee! That's $25 in pretty accessories you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable dogs!

9th Stray of Christmas: POLAR



I'm Polar, a 1-year-old male Chow mix who hopes to spend my upcoming 2nd birthday with you!

Just like Diamond Lil bgelow, my previous family lost their home, so I hope you can be my new family and take me home for the holidays! I love to play with other dogs, which could help me lose weight. Or we could go for walks - my coat is built for this winter wonderland weather.

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee! That's $25 in pretty accessories you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable dogs!

8th Stray of Christmas: DIAMOND LIL



I'm Diamond Lil, a 3-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier-mix dog with a strong desire to be with people. I live to be petted and loved!

I might look a little rough around the edges right now, but I look a whole lot better than I did when I got here with my litter of puppies! I'm a mellow girl and I already know 'sit', although I do not enjoy the company of cats. My previous family lost their home, so I hope you can be my new family and take me home for the holidays!

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee! That's $25 in pretty accessories you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable dogs!

7th Stray of Christmas: CHAMP



I'm Champ, a 4-year-old Beagle-mix dog who's easygoing, but like Ike below, I'd love the chance to sniff down seven swans-a-swimming.

I get along with pretty much everyone. I've met all kinds of people and pups at the shelter, and though it's great to socialize, I'm looking forward to going home with my family - possibly you, perhaps - and I can't wait to watch the Colts win another Super Bowl!

Adopt me and get $25 off my adoption fee. That's $25 in yummy treats or Colts gear you could buy as my extra Christmas gift!

See all of HSI's adoptable dogs!

6th Stray of Christmas: IKE



I'm Ike, a 6-month-old Beagle-mix puppy who would LOVE to track down six geese-a-laying if given the chance!

I'm smart and like to pretend my name is Harry Hound-ini, the great escape artist. I'd love to have plenty of fun things to do with you, and am looking forward to obedience classes at the shelter after I'm adopted.

If you're the type of human who loves to always be doing something fun and interesting, I'm the dog for you!

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5th Stray of Christmas: KIKI DEE



I'm KiKi Dee, and my love is worth way more than five gold rings!

I'm a fun-loving 4-year-old gal who has LOTS of silly energy! I am looking for someone who is active and willing to hang out with me while I run and romp around. I have a fantastic personality and love to be around people! Did I mention that I have the best ears in Dogdom? Well, I do. I also know how to SIT and that means I'm smart as well as cute.

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4th Strays of Christmas: HAROLD & KUMAR

Sam and Gretal the Shepherd-mix dogs

We're Harold & Kumar, 7-month-old kitten brothers who would love nothing more than to sit on your couch and watch four calling birds outside your window!

We're available two-for-one and are playful with cats and dogs. We're living in a foster home temporarily and can't wait to go home - possibly with you! - for the holidays.

See all of HSI's adoptable cats!

3rd Stray of Christmas: ZADA

Sam and Gretal the Shepherd-mix dogs

I'm Zada, a friendly and smart Bull Terrier mix hoping to celebrate my first birthday with you. I don't know much about French Hens, but I do know I'll sit for a French fry!

I love the cats, kids and dogs I've met while I was in foster, and I even went to the Bully March downtown and had an awesome time meeting all the dogs. I've lived pretty much my whole life in the shelter, so getting out and about in time for the holidays would be the best present EVER!

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2nd Stray of Christmas: JEEVES

Sam and Gretal the Shepherd-mix dogs

I'm Jeeves, a four-month-old kitty. Two turtle doves would be no match for me!

I started out life as an abandoned, shy, feral kitten, but now I'm just a wild and crazy little guy who loves to climb to the top of my cat tree and give kisses.

I'm the great black and white hunter by day and lover by night. My foster mom hides toy mice for me before she goes to work and I have dispatched with them all by the time she comes home. I nearly caught a real mouse one time! I get along with other kitties but I could like being an only cat, too, if I had a nice person to live with who likes cuddling at night, especially when it's cold outside and the snow is falling!

See all of HSI's adoptable cats!

1st Strays of Christmas: GRETAL and SAM

Sam and Gretal the Shepherd-mix dogs

We're Gretal and Sam, an easy-going duo of six-year-olds who are pleased as a partridge in a pear tree that we're the 1st Strays of Christmas!

Our owner couldn't keep us any more when she moved into an assisted-living facility, so we've been at the Humane Society for awhile now awaiting a new home for the holidays. We want to go home together, so we've been told we can both be adopted for the price of only one adoption fee!

We even went to Fox 59 last week to show our fellow Hoosiers how microchipping is done; if you've always wanted to meet real TV stars, now is your chance!

If you have a warm place by the fire for us to sleep, we'll be your best friends forever.

See all of HSI's adoptable dogs!