Senior Dogs at IndyHumane Getting Grant For Their Golden Years
The Grey Muzzle Organization Grant Gives a New Leash on Life to Local Dogs Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants. IndyHumane is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs....
Walk-Up Kitten Adoption Event
Join us in celebrating life, liberty, and the “purrr-suit” of happiness! We’re not kitten you, our shelter is full of felines! Join us for a special walk-up kitten adoption event on Saturday, July 10th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Adoptions will be first-come, first-served. Please note there may be a wait to allow for social...
Let Freedom Ring!
Celebrate your freedom by granting an All-American pet their independence from the shelter. July 6 – 31, adoption fees for approved adopters are just $15 for cats and kittens, and $50 for dogs and puppies! All IndyHumane adoptions come with the following: Health check Spay or Neuter First round of Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella vaccines vaccine for dogs...
Keep your pets safe this holiday weekend
Please note: IndyHumane will be CLOSED in honor of July 4th. We will have staff here to care for the animals, even on days we are closed to the public. We wish you a safe and fun holiday weekend! IndyHumane offers safety precautions The festivities surrounding summer holidays can be quite stressful for animals! IndyHumane...
IndyHumane and Humane Society for Hamilton County Collaborate to Increase Medical Capacity for Shelter Animals
In a collaborative effort to support homeless pets in the greater Indianapolis area and beyond, local animal welfare nonprofit IndyHumane recently donated several pieces of veterinary equipment to their neighbor to the north, the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC). This donation includes a portable dental x-ray unit, a dental scaler and a high-speed hand...
IndyHumane, Indy Neighborhood Cats work together to help Community Cats
By sharing expertise and resources, this official partnership creates efficiencies and improved care for cats and kittens found in Indianapolis. When cats are found outside in Indianapolis, organizations like IndyHumane and Indy Neighborhood Cats (INC) get a call. While the two groups have worked together since INC’s inception in 2019, IndyHumane and Indy Neighborhood Cats...
IndyHumane Increases Medical Services for Animals in Need Thanks to Grants
Despite the challenges and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, local animal welfare nonprofit IndyHumane has been able to increase their medical service offerings to help local homeless animals and pets in the Indianapolis community, thanks to grants totaling more than $150,000. IndyHumane received a $100,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for general...
Benefits of Adopting a Pet For Seniors
Benefits of Adopting a Pet For Seniors Adopting a pet is beneficial for people of all ages as they provide joy, excitement, and an endless abundance of compassion to their owners. Owning a dog can be challenging at times, especially during the training phase, however, their benefits far outweigh the hard time they may give...
Recent grants help IndyHumane expand medical services
We recently received grants totaling more than $42,000 to support our medical care services and increase medical offerings to animals in the Indianapolis community. From the Banfield Foundation®, we received a $13,000 grant, to be used to purchase veterinary dental equipment at the IndyHumane Downtown Clinic (IHDC) in order to expand the scope of services...
IndyHumane Adds Talent to Medical Team, Promotes Three
We are excited to annouce the internal promotions and hiring of several members of our medical, clinic and shelter services teams. Dr. Janet Gray has been hired as staff veterinarian. Dr. Gray has practiced small animal and shelter veterinary medicine for 22 years throughout the Midwest. She holds her bachelor’s in zoology and doctorate in...