Download a copy of this flyer by clicking this link.Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Be a responsible pet owner. Pets should be spayed or neutered to improve their health and behavior and prevent overpopulation. FACE Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic1505 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis,...
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services
Be a responsible pet owner. Pets should be spayed or neutered to improve their health and behavior and prevent overpopulation.
FACE Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic
1505 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 638-3223
Low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. Special programs for community cats. No income requirements.
IndyHumane Downtown Clinic
456 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 602-3423
Low?cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. No income requirements, but additional discounts for residents in certain zip codes (proof of address required). Special programs for community cats.
Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic - Brownsburg
409 N. Green St., Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-0537
Low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. Special programs for community cats. No income requirements.
Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic – Noblesville
1721A Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 706-0537
Low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. Special programs for community cats. No income requirements.
Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana (SNSI)
1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 767-7771
Low-cost certificates for spaying and neutering at participating veterinary clinics throughout Indiana. Available year-round to pet owners meeting income requirements; in February and October, the program is open to all pet owners in need.
Community Cat Programs
Help reduce the stray and feral cat overpopulation. If you are feeding community cats in Indianapolis, you are required by the city’s Trap?Neuter?Return (TNR) ordinance to spay/neuter, vaccinate, and ear?tip for identification all cats in your colony.
Indy Neighborhood Cats
(317) 386-6916
Operates programs for unowned neighborhood cats providing winter shelter, food pantry, and trap?neuter?return (TNR).
FACE Community Cat Program
1505 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 638-3223
communitycats@faceanimalclinic.org
TNR referrals provided for those outside of Indianapolis.
IndyHumane Downtown Clinic
456 N. Holmes Avenue., Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 602-3423, ext 150
Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic – Brownsburg
409 N. Green St., Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-0537
Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic - Noblesville
1721A Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 706-0537
Johnson County Community Cats
(317) 914-4211
Emergency Veterinary Service
Airport Animal Emergi-Center
5235 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 248-0832
Special night, weekend, and holiday hours
Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center
5425 Victory Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 782-4484
Daily 24 hours
Noah’s Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Center
5510 Millersville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 244-7738
Daily 24 hours
VCA Advanced Care
7712 Cross Point Commons, Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 578-4100
Daily 24 hours
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care - South
4625 E. Stop 11 Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-6000
Daily 24 hours
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care - Speedway
6136 Crawfordsville Rd., Speedway, IN 46224
(317) 491-1900
Daily 24 hours
If you find a sick or injured animal who requires medical help:
? Transport the animal to Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) at 2600 S. Harding Street in Indianapolis on Mon?Tue?Fri?Sat?Sun: 10?5 or Thu: 10?6
? Or, safely confine the animal and request transport from an officer (you must be standing by the confined animal):
Request assistance from IACS Officer RequestIndy online portal anytime at indy.gov/requestindy
Or, contact IACS by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at (317) 327?4622, Mon?Fri 8:00am?5:00pm. Outside of these days/hours call police dispatch for assistance at (317) 327?3811.
Low-Cost Medical Care, Wellness Exams, Vaccinations, and Microchipping
For their long-term health and safety, pets should receive annual wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm preventative (dogs), and permanent identification. By law, pets must be treated for illness and injury.
To Report Suspected Animal Neglect/Abuse/Abandonment
Regardless of whether the animal is a pet, stray, or wild animal, Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is the enforcement authority for animal ordinances in the city. IACS officers are dispatched through the Mayor’s Action Center or police dispatch.
For crimes in progress: Call 911.
For suspected abuse, neglect, or other animal violations:
Call the Mayor’s Action Center (317) 327-4622, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Submit the case location and details online through Request Indy.
During off-hours: Either call police dispatch for assistance at (317) 327-3811.
For dog fighting information or reporting: Contact Canine Crime Stoppers, (317) 262-TIPS (8477).
Pet Lost and Found
If you’ve lost a pet:
Visit the Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter daily.
2600 S. Harding St., Indianapolis, IN 46221, Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 10 am to 6 pm, Thur from 10 am to 7 pm.
Bring a photo ID and proof of pet ownership. Stray animals are held for 4 days until pets are eligible for release to other shelters/rescues or for adoption.
Look on-line with Indy Lost Pet Alert. For the most up to date information, visit the Indy Lost Pet Alert Facebook page. You should look through found pet postings for your pet and also make a lost pet posting for your pet.
Lost pets housed at Southside Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of Indianapolis are reported to Indy Lost Pet Alert and posted via their Shelter Alerts. Animals are held at both shelters for 4 days until released for adoption.
Peaceful Souls Animal Rescue and Recovery will assist you with recovering lost animals and providing guidance for found animals.
If you’ve found a pet:
Scan the pet for a microchip. Any shelter or vet clinic will scan found pets at no charge.
Report the found pet on-line with Indy Lost Pet Alert. For the most updated information, visit their Facebook page.
If you are able to keep the pet in your home, you must adhere to the Indianapolis care and treatment ordinances. After scanning for a microchip and posting on Indy Lost Pet Alert, after a 14 day stray hold, you become the owner of the pet.
Peaceful Souls Animal Rescue and Recovery will assist you with recovering lost animals and providing guidance for found animals.
The following organizations may be able to help:
IndyHumane
7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-5650
Can scan for chips, check reports, and provide resources to house the animal until the owner can be found or an appointment is made.s
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
2600 S. Harding St., Indianapolis, IN 46221
Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat from 10 am to 5 pm, Thurs from 10 am to 6 pm.
Surrendering a stray animal to IACS should be the last option because the shelter is usually full due to the fact that they are an open-admission shelter, turning no animal from Indianapolis away.
Use any internet search engine to find current information on area shelters. Lists of shelters can also be found at petfinder.com * click on Shelters & Rescues
Re-homing Your Pet
First steps to take:
Usually the best option is to keep your pet. Seek assistance with the many pet resources listed in this flyer.
Arrange for a trusted friend or family member to take your pet.
Make sure your pet is spayed or neutered prior to re-homing.
Do not place your pet through on-line ads such as Craig’s List, garage sale sites, or Facebook groups. Many tragic outcomes have resulted from this approach.
The following organizations may be able to help re-home your pet:
Adopt-a-Pet
A website designed to give you a place to advertise your pet to potential adopters.
ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership)
(317) 774-8292
May be able to help you find a new home if you are willing to keep your pet in your home until another suitable home can be found.
IndyHumane
7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
(317) 872-5650
There is usually a waiting period of several weeks to surrender your pet.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
2600 S. Harding St., Indianapolis, IN 46221
Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat from 10 am to 5 pm, Thurs from 10 am to 7 pm.
Surrendering your pet to IACS should be the last option because the shelter is usually full due to the fact that they are an open-admission shelter, turning no animal from Indianapolis away.
Pet Food Pantries
FIDO Pet Food Pantry
1505 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46201
Held the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 4 pm. Recipients must provide photo ID, proof of spay/neuter for their animals, and proof of financial need.
IndyHumane Downtown Clinic Pop-up Pantry
456 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Held the first and third Saturday of the month, 10 am to 2 pm; offers low cost pet food and supplies.
Dog Assistance, Humane Education, and Outreach
These organizations offer dog owners outreach assistance to keep the dog in the home.
FIDO - Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside
(317) 221-1314
Offers outreach, direct assistance, and humane education to improve the lives of chained and penned outside dogs. Spay/Neuter is required for supplies and services to be provided. Spay/Neuter is available for free or very low cost.
Indy Pit Crew
Offers low?cost or free spay/neuter assistance, microchipping, vaccinations, training advice, and humane education for bully breeds.
Wildlife and Exotic Pet Care and Rescue
A Critters Chance
(317) 945-6154
Specialize in wildlife rehabilitation, humane nuisance prevention techniques, and exotic pet rescue.
All Wild Things
6058 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-9453
Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-6pm; Wed and Fri 8 am - 4 pm, Sat 8 am-12 pm.
Complete care for exotic, nontraditional pets, birds, and injured/orphaned wildlife.
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic
9330 Waldemar Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 879-8633
Care sheets and quick tips. Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm. Complete care for exotic pets, birds, and injured/orphaned wildlife; 24-hour emergency assistance for injured/orphaned wildlife.
DNR listing
Licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Indiana who have state or federal permits.
Providence Wildlife
(317) 902-3825
Cares for displaced, orphaned, or injured wildlife, 24/7, 365 days a year, provides education programs.
Rescue Resources for Cats Trapped in Trees and Roofs
Indiana Tree Service
(317) 476-3019
