Humane Society for Hamilton County

Our mission is saving lives, educating communities, and completing families. When it comes to saving lives, HSHC takes in over 4,000 animals each year including hundreds at risk for euthanasia in other Indiana shelters.

Our community outreach programs connect children, seniors, Hoosier veterans and more with the healing power of pets every day…and our youth education programs are planting the seeds of kindness, responsibility, and philanthropy in thousands of children each year.

Our advocacy for animals reaches far beyond Hamilton County as we have taken a leadership role in fighting breed discrimination and better laws to protect animals.

The commitment to our mission doesn’t stop with Hamilton County. We’ve always shared available resources to save as many out-of-county animals as possible…and we won’t stop until all Hoosier animals have a chance to live, love, and be loved.

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is one of very few open-admission, truly no kill shelters in the country. We believe every animal deserves a chance to live, love and be loved regardless of age, breed, special medical needs, or disabilities.

Our mission is to save lives, educate communities, and complete families. Because of our remarkable team, and supporters like you, we are building a brighter future for both Hamilton County and Hoosier animals.

Adoptions, Fostering Program, Public Education, Volunteer Program

https://www.hamiltonhumane.com/adopt/adoption-process

New animals become available every day, so please check our website frequently. Our adoptable dog and cat pages provide the most up-to-date and current information. If an animal can no longer be found on these pages, he or she is no longer available for adoption. Once you find an animal you’d like to meet, the next steps are to complete an application online or at the shelter. When you visit us, let us know who caught your eye.

Each animal has a story. We hope you’ll review our adoptable animal pages and come visit us soon. Walk through our kennels and catteries with an open heart and open mind. Sometimes the one you think you want isn’t the one you really need. But don’t worry … because they’ll reach out and rescue you.

Before you come in to adopt, please be sure to bring a government issued ID with current address, animal vaccine records, and a copy of your residence’s pet policy!