immediate needs
If your pet cat or dog is in need of urgent help, please refer to our Pet Emergency Resources for a list of animal hospitals. Please note: IndyHumane does not provide emergency services to the general public.
low-cost vaccine clinics
| IndyHumane Low-Cost Vaccine CLinic | IndyHumane Downtown Clinic |
|---|---|
| 7929 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
456 N. Holmes Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46222 |
| Monday / 1pm – 7pm | Monday / surgery only by appt. |
| Tuesday / 1pm – 7pm | Tuesday / surgery only by appt. |
| Wednesday / closed | Wednesday / 10am – 4pm |
| Thursday / closed | Thursday / 10am – 2pm |
| Friday / 1pm – 7pm | Friday / surgery only by appt. |
| Saturday / 11am – 6pm | Saturday / 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday / closed | Sunday / closed |
View a full list of our vaccine clinic services and prices here.
Looking for a specific product, but don’t see it? Visit our online pharmacy and get it delivered right to your door!
No appointment necessary. Clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis as clinic hours allow.
In order to better serve our clients and allow ample time with our veterinarians, last check-in time may vary based on volume of clients.
a few items to note:
- A $10 fee will apply for all animals who are not spayed/neutered over 4 months of age. This fee will act as a deposit toward your spay/neuter procedure should you schedule one within 1 year.
- This low-cost clinic is not intended to replace the relationship between pet owners and their regular veterinarian. Only basic services and products are available at this clinic and veterinary advice on other matters will not be provided. It is important for an animal’s overall health and well-being to be seen regularly by a private veterinarian.
- All dogs must be in carriers or on leashes.
- All cats must be in carriers.
- Do not bring sick animals to the clinic. Consult with your regular veterinarian if your animal is ill or injured.
- Aggressive animals may be turned away and referred to private veterinarians where their special needs can be more easily accommodated. If your dog requires a muzzle to see the vet or be around other dogs, please put one on before you come to the clinic.
- This clinic does not provide general health exams, nor can it provide certificates for interstate or international travel. These requests need to be completed through a family veterinarian and requirements for travel should be researched through the specific national consulate. IndyHumane will provide a list of partner veterinary clinics for your reference if requested.
- The clinic does not provide emergency vet care. If your pet requires emergency veterinary care, please refer to our Pet Emergency Resources.
Please consider printing your registration form in advance to save time at the clinic. Bring your completed form to the check-in area. Download forms here:
Questions? Email us at clinic@indyhumane.org.
Need some help?
View additional animal resources here.
low-cost spay/neuter clinic
There are numerous health and behavioral benefits to having your animal spayed/neutered. The IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center can help discuss what’s best for your pet and schedule your pet’s spay/neuter surgery.
Spay/neuter fees range from $25-$120, depending on pet owner address and needs-based public programs.
Dog pricing:
General Public:
Female spay: $80
Male neuter: $70
Zip Code/Public Assistance:
$60
Additional fees:
+$15 for overweight patients
+$15 for tooth extractions
+$15 for additional meds and e-collar
+$25 for cryptorchid males
+$25 for umbilical hernia repairs
+$30 for Convenia injections
+$25 for dogs 65-99 lbs.
+$40 for dogs 100+ lbs.
Cat Pricing (spay or neuter):
General Public:
$40
Zip Code/Public Assistance:
$20
Additional fees:
+$15 for overweight patients
+$15 for tooth extractions
+$15 for additional meds and e-collar
+$25 for cryptorchid males
+$25 for umbilical hernia repairs
+$30 for Convenia injections
To make an appointment, please click here:
indyhumane.org/schedule
Already made an appointment? Review surgery instructions here.
Clinic Information:
IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center (Downtown Clinic)
456 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Have questions? Please call 317.602.3423 and leave a voicemail, and someone will return your call within 48 hours.
community cats:
Our Community Cat package includes the spay/neuter surgery, a rabies vaccination, a FVRCP vaccination, and an ear tip. This package costs just $25 and can make a huge impact on your community! You can learn more about Community Cats and TNR (trap/neuter/return) here.
Please click here to fill out a request form for the Community Cat package.
All feral or community cats must be in a trap. If you need a trap, please contact the IndyHumane Downtown Clinic at 317.602.3423 x 150.
special discounts:
Regardless of income or public assistance program participation, if you live in one of the qualifying zip codes listed below, and can show proof of address at the time of check in, you will qualify for a reduced rate for surgery costs.
Qualifying Zip Codes: 46201, 46203, 46218, 46219, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46226, 46227, 46241
In addition to these opportunities, the Animal Welfare Center is a participating vet with Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. (SNSI). SNSI offers a $20 voucher program for pets, regardless of size or gender. Applicants must be approved through SNSI through a needs-based public assistance program or income qualifications. More information is available here.
special offers for rescue partners:
If you own or operate a qualifying dog or cat rescue and are in need of medical services for the animals in your rescue, you can contact us for special opportunities. Please email clinic@indyhumane.org.
what does my pet need?
Did you just bring home a new canine or feline family member? Wondering what they need? We can help! At IndyHumane, we’re here to help you and your pet with pet care needs that expand beyond the adoption.
behavior resources
At IndyHumane we are committed to providing resources to pet owners in order to help keep pets happy, healthy, and in homes.
dog park
This park is a place for owners to hang out with their pets in a safe, fenced-in area. With over an acre of green space, your dog can run freely through the park while you and your family relax at our picnic tables and enjoy the outdoors! Open dawn to dusk year-round!
See below for membership steps and fees, and click here to view our dog park rules before bringing your pup to play!
How to join the IndyHumane Dog Park:
- Your pet must be at least 6 months of age.
- Bring a copy of your pet’s current vaccination record to IndyHumane during regular business hours and fill out an application. Be sure that the record has the rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccinations listed. (Bordetella/ kennel cough vaccine recommended.)
- Bring proof that your dog is spayed or neutered.
- After confirmation of the above steps, you’ll receive a key fob to the dog park which allows you to use the park even if the shelter is closed.
Membership Fees:
Annual Registration:*
First dog – $75
Each additional dog – +$50
*Annual membership will auto-renew on the date your membership was purchased.
Day Passes:
First dog – $10
Each additional dog – +$5
Lose your key fob?
Replacement key fob – $20
Email petpark@indyhumane.org with any questions.
lost & found assistance
Lost your cat or dog, or found a stray?
Check below to see if your lost pet is currently at IndyHumane or with a Good Samaritan who reported the found pet to us.
If you’ve lost or found a pet, fill out a Lost/Found Report and email it, along with a photo of the animal, to customerservice@indyhumane.org. Or, bring the report to the shelter.
For more help, contact Indianapolis Animal Care Services and download tips on how to find your lost pet and tips on what to do if you find a stray, lost cat, or lost dog.
If you’ve found a stray dog or cat, please take the animal to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, the Indianapolis city shelter. Due to space constraints, it’s not always possible for us to take in stray animals. If you’re able to keep the stray in your home and schedule an appointment, please call us at 317.872.5650 x0. Sometimes it can be a few weeks before we can work an animal into our facility since we never put animals down for space or length of stay at IndyHumane.
Per Indianapolis City-County General Ordinance No. 531-731, stray animals will be held a minimum of four days. IndyHumane is a holding/transfer facility for stray animals, and it is possible that they will be transferred to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, who may assess fines.
After the minimum stray hold of four days from the intake date listed, a stray animal will be given medical and behavior exams and may then be sent to a foster home, breed rescue, or made available for adoption.
- Found animals below were reported to us by Good Samaritans. These animals are not in IndyHumane’s care.
- Stray animals below are at IndyHumane’s Michigan Road adoption center waiting to be re-claimed.
- If no contact info is listed on the animal’s description, contact us for more information at 317.872.5650 x0 or customerservice@indyhumane.org.
- If you believe one of the animals below marked “Animal in Custody” is your lost pet, please bring proof of ownership (vet or purchase records, a picture of the animal with you, and/or microchip information) to the shelter during regular business hours.
Owners will be required to pay for any vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, tests, or treatments provided to their pet while in IndyHumane custody. IndyHumane reserves the right to transfer animals to Indianapolis Animal Care Services for reclaiming by owners. Owners of found animals will pay $10 per day for cost of care when they come to IndyHumane to reclaim their pet. There will also be an additional fee of $10 for a microchip so that the pet has permanent identification, if the animal was not microchipped prior.
IndyHumane and most veterinarians offer free microchip scanning. If you have found an animal, we can scan for a microchip at our facility at no charge.
surrender a pet
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 put animals down (euthanize) due to space or time constraints. We only take in as many as we can commit to each week.
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.
Appointment Process:
- Call 317.872.5650 x 0 to make an appointment.
- On the day of your appointment, bring your pet to our Michigan Road campus, located at 7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
- After information about your pet has been gathered and an animal evaluation has been completed, we will discuss your pet’s potential outcomes. If your pet is not suitable for adoption, we will discuss your options and help you determine the best outcome for both you and 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). Please note that IACS is inadequately funded by tax dollars and is overwhelmed as well. Though they cannot guarantee that an animal will make it to their adoption floor, the organization makes 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 IndyHumane’s Animal Welfare Center.
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 put animals down (euthanize) due to space or time constraints. We only take in as many as we can commit to each week.
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.
Appointment Process:
- Call 317.872.5650 x 0 to make an appointment.
- On the day of your appointment, bring your pet to our Michigan Road campus, located at 7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
- After information about your pet has been gathered and an animal evaluation has been completed, we will discuss your pet’s potential outcomes. If your pet is not suitable for adoption, we will discuss your options and help you determine the best outcome for both you and 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). Please note that IACS is inadequately funded by tax dollars and is overwhelmed as well. Though they cannot guarantee that an animal will make it to their adoption floor, the organization makes 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 IndyHumane’s Animal Welfare Center.
pet emergency resources
The Humane Society of Indianapolis does not provide emergency veterinary care to the general public. If your pet cat or dog is in need of urgent help, please refer to the animal hospitals below.
If you’ve lost your pet or found a stray cat or dog, visit our Lost & Found Assistance page.
View Emergency Veterinary Clinics in Indianapolis in a larger map.
VCA West 86th St Animal Hospital
(7am-11pm)
4030 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268-7800
(317) 872-0200
www.vcahospitals.com
Noah’s Animal Hospital & 24 HR Emergency Center
5510 Millersville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 253-1327
www.noahshospitals.com
IndyVet (24 Hours)
5425 Victory Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 782-4418
www.indyvet.com
Airport Animal Emergi-Center
(Special Late-Night, Weekend and Holiday Hours)
5235 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 248-0832
VCA Indiana Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center (24 hours)
7712 Cross Point Commons
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 841-3606
http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/indiana-veterinary-specialists
| Monday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Thursday / Closed |
| Friday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Saturday / 11am – 6pm |
| Sunday / 11am – 4pm |
| Monday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / Closed |
| Thursday / Closed |
| Friday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Saturday / 11am – 6pm |
| Sunday / Closed |
| Monday / surgery only |
| Tuesday / surgery only |
| Wednesday / 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday / 10am - 2pm |
| Friday / surgery only |
| Saturday / 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday / closed |
| Monday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Thursday / Closed |
| Friday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Saturday / 11am – 6pm |
| Sunday / 11am – 4pm |
| Monday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday / Closed |
| Thursday / Closed |
| Friday / 1pm – 7pm |
| Saturday / 11am – 6pm |
| Sunday / Closed |
| Monday / surgery only |
| Tuesday / surgery only |
| Wednesday / 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday / 10am - 2pm |
| Friday / surgery only |
| Saturday / 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday / closed |