If you are unable to find an alternative solution and must surrender your dog or cat to IndyHumane, we will do everything in our power to provide your pet with the best possible outcome.

We are a limited-admission facility.  We do not euthanize animals due to space or time constraints. We only take in as many as we can commit to each week. As such, you may be asked to wait several days or even weeks before you can surrender.

Need a little help? Before making an appointment, consider taking a look at our 2018 Indy Pet Resource Flyer for a comprehensive list of low-cost pet services, food pantries, and more. Download here: English | Spanish

Should you decide to surrender your pet, you will need to call for an appointment, for both strays and owner-surrenders. Call 317.872.5650 x 0 and leave a voicemail. You will be added to our waitlist, and a member of our team will return your message within 3-5 days with more information, appointment availability, and to discuss your pet.

Surrender Fee:
IndyHumane requires a $40 fee to surrender an animal. This pays for your pet’s basic vaccinations needed to safely enter the shelter. We do not receive any tax money or funding from national animal welfare groups for the care of our animals, and we invest between $600 – $800 in the average animal’s care.

Indianapolis Animal Care Services:
If you are not able to wait for an appointment and must surrender the animal immediately, you can contact the Indianapolis city animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS). They also have a successful adoption program, and make every effort to find a rescue organization or foster home to help place animals they do not have space for within their facility.

Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS)
2600 South Harding St.
Indianapolis, IN 46221

Visit their website for animal intake hours and adoption center hours.

For Stray and Feral Cats
For assistance with outdoor cats, contact the IndyHumane Downtown Clinic.