

immediate needs
If your pet cat or dog is in need of urgent help, please visit a full service emergency animal hospital. Please note: IndyHumane does not provide emergency services to the general public.
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 dogs in a safe, fenced-in area. With a full acre of green space, your dog can run freely through the park while you and enjoy the outdoors! Open dawn to dusk year-round!
Please honor safe social distancing and wear a mask while in the dog park. Thank you for your support as we safeguard the safety of our staff, volunteers, and members.
Click here to view our dog park rules before bringing your pup to play! Requirements:
- Your dog must be at least 6 months old
- You must provide a copy of your dog’s current vaccination record via the Online Dog Park Application
- Must show that dog is current on the following vaccines: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella
- You must provide proof that your dog is spayed or neutered via the Online Dog Park Application
How to join the IndyHumane Dog Park
- Complete and submit a Dog Park Application
- Click here to complete and submit the Online Dog Park Application
- Submit Payment & Receive Dog Park Key Fob
- Come to the IndyHumane to pay the Dog Park Fee and receive your Dog Park Key Fob (fob allows you to access the Dog Park even when the shelter is closed)
- Credit Card Payments can be processed over the phone after submission of online applications
- Acceptable Methods of Payment: Cash or Credit Card
- Come to the IndyHumane to pay the Dog Park Fee and receive your Dog Park Key Fob (fob allows you to access the Dog Park even when the shelter is closed)
Dog Park Fees
- Annual Registration $50 per dog
Annual membership expires 12-months after purchase date - Day Passes First dog: $10, each additional dog: +$5
- Replacement Dog Park Key Fobs: $20
Questions? Email petpark@indyhumane.org
lost & found assistance
surrender a pet

We are a limited-admission facility. We do not 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, take a look at the 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 to be added to the waitlist for a return call from our team. A representative will follow up with you as they are able for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Due to the number of requests we receive, it may take a few days for your call to be returned, and it may be a few weeks until we are able to schedule an appointment.
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 hundreds of dollars in the average animal’s care.
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):
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 Indy Neighborhood Cats.
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.
pet emergency resources
IndyHumane does not provide emergency veterinary care to the 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