Central Indiana Animal Outreach Assistance 2008

“The Best Shelter for Animals is a Safe and Humane Community”

 

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Be a responsible pet owner.  Pets should be spayed and neutered to prevent more unwanted animals, make a better behaved pet and improve the health of your cat or dog.

 

Ø    SNSI (Spay/Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc.) www.SpayNeuterServices.org - A nonprofit organization providing low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats in partnership with many Central Indiana veterinary clinics.  Year-round program is available to pet owners who meet income requirements; twice a year program is open to all pet owners, regardless of income (February and October).  To receive a spay/neuter information packet, call voice mail 317-767-7771.

Ø    FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic www.facespayneuter.org - Located at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201.  Low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats, plus vaccinations and other basic wellness services.  They have no income qualifications.  Learn more: 317-638-3223.

Ø    Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic www.lowcostclinic.org - Located at 1721A Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.  Low-cost spaying and neutering for cats and dogs.  In addition, the clinic offers vaccination clinics and TNR assistance for stray and feral cats.   Learn more: 317-706-0537.

Ø    SNIP (Spay Neuter Indiana Pets, Inc.) www.spayneuterindianapets.com - A nonprofit organization offering low cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats, without income requirements in the Indianapolis area with emphasis on Morgan, Hendricks, and Johnson Counties.  Schedule a spay/neuter appointment and pay online by visiting their website or call 317-727-9183.

Ø    SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) www.seespot.org - Located at 612 S. Main, Cloverdale, IN 46201 (Putnam Co.) Low cost spay/neuter services for dogs, cats and rabbits.  Weekly wellness clinics offer reasonably priced vaccinations and parasite control products.  Supporting TNR efforts, they gladly accept feral cats. Phone: 765-795-4336.

Ø    Animal Outreach of Shelby County www.shelbypets.comLow cost spay/neuter options for Shelby County. Offers TNR assistance for stray/feral cats. 317-642-0578 (local number for Shelbyville).

 

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Assistance Help reduce the stray and feral cat overpopulation

 

Ø    IndyFeral www.indyferal.org - Offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance within Marion County.  Stray and feral (wild) cats are humanely trapped, examined, vaccinated and sterilized by a veterinarian.  Cats are returned to their familiar habitat and monitored by their caretakers.  Provides referrals for TNR assistance to those outside of Marion County.  Learn more: 317-596-2300.

Ø    FBI (Feral Bureau of Indiana) www.feralbureau.org - Offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance in an effort to elevate the quality of life of unowned, free-roaming (stray and feral) cats. To receive TNR assistance, call: 317-863-1290.

Ø    Low-Cost Spay/Neuter groups (listed above) that will accept feral cats: FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, Stop Pet Overpopulation Today (SPOT), Animal Outreach of Shelby County.

 

Statewide Resources/Education

 

Ø    Hoosiers Helping Homeless Pets www.hoosierpets.org 317-767-0660- lists low-cost spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) options throughout Indiana. Email contact@hoosierpets.org  

Ø    Indiana PAW www.indiana-paw.com 317-345-6773 – Educational and advocacy resource.  Maintains an extensive list of Indiana shelters, rescues, low cost spay/neuter, and other animal welfare groups.

Ø    Move to ACT www.movetoact.org 317-298-0992 Move to ACT is a non profit animal advocacy organization that works to heighten community awareness of animal welfare issues and advocates for improved policies and practices.

 

Pet Behavior/Relinquishment Prevention A pet is a lifetime commitment!

 

Ø    Doggone Connection 317-298-0992 or www.doggoneconnection.com training, behavior counseling, and relinquishment prevention for dogs.

Ø    Humane Society of Indianapolis Behavior Helpline 317-876-2173 or email behavior@indyhumane.org and www.indyhumane.org/petcare/ for cat and dog behavior tip sheets.

 

Animal Cruelty, Abuse, Abandonment It does not matter if the animal is a pet, stray or wild animal. 

 

Ø    To report animal cruelty or neglect, call the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622, for crimes in progress call 911.

Ø    Erin Baugh, Marion Co. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Animal Cruelty.  317-327-7925 or ebaugh@indygov.org.  251 E Ohio St STE 160, Indianapolis 46204.  For questions or concerns about animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Ø    Canine Crime Stoppers Website http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPS/ACCD/Control/crime_stoppers.htm Dog Fighting Has Become a Serious Issue Within Our Community: You can help prevent this cruelty to animals and other crimes by learning how to detect signs of this illegal activity and reporting suspicious activity to Central Indiana Canine Crime Stoppers. Phone 317-262-TIPS.

Wildlife/Horse/Rabbit/Birds/Exotics

·          Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic 9330 Waldemar Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana Phone 317-879-8633 Assists injured birds/wildlife.

·          Indiana Horse Council Phone 317-692-7115 www.indianahorsecouncil.org

·          Indiana House Rabbit Society www.indianahrs.org 317-767-7636. All volunteer group dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits in Indiana.

·          Wildlife Conflicts Information Hotline – Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 1-800-893-4116 http://www.wildlifehotline.info/ DNR Wildlife Professionals will provide expert advice on wildlife, damage management, control techniques and nuisance wildlife control companies (people that capture or remove nuisance animals) and other resources.  You can also report abuse/poisoning of wildlife to the DNR.

Lost and Found Visiting local shelters for a lost pet is highly recommended

·          Humane Society of Indianapolis Phone 317-872-5650 ext. 109 (7929 N. Michigan Rd., Indpls, IN 46268).

·          Indianapolis Animal Care & Control (ACC) Phone 317-327-4622 (MAC) or 317-327-1397 (2600 S. Harding Str., Indpls, IN 46221).

·          Post details to the IndyFeral distribution list – send email to feral@indyferal.org.

·         “How to find a lost pet” online articles:

http://www.petrescue.com/library/find-pet.htm

http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/pdfs/allpets/findinglostpet.pdf

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/finding_a_lost_pet.html

 

Dog Assistance and Advocacy Dogs require proper shelter, food, water and humane interaction.

·          ASTRO (American Staffordshire Terrier Rescue Organization) Phone 317-201-2223 (Pit Bull education/rescue based in Indianapolis).

·          Casa Del Toro www.casadeltoro.org or email info@casadeltoro.org Phone 317-664-5562 - Dedicated to improving the lives of American Pit Bull Terriers and the communities in which they live through rescue, education and public outreach.(Pit Bull education/rescue based in Indianapolis).

·          F.I.D.O. (Friends Indianapolis Dogs Outside) 317-592-9616 www.fidoindy.org or email talktofido@gmail.com – Through community outreach, direct assistance, and education, F.I.D.O. works to improve the quality of life of chained and neglected outside dogs in Indianapolis.

·          Indianapolis Animal Care & Control (ACC) Website www.indygov.org/accd - report pet owners that are not providing proper shelter, food, water or attention. Phone 317-327-1397.

·          Indy Pit Crew - www.indypitcrew.org or email info@indypitcrew.org 317-592-9614. Through education and community outreach working to combat dog fighting, eliminate overpopulation, and dispel damaging myths about Pit Bulls. 

Adoption Assistance Need help finding a home for a stray animal? Looking to adopt a rescue/shelter pet?

·          ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) 317-774-8292 www.adoptarpo.org

·          Cats Haven 317-925-7001 www.catshaven.org

·          From the Heart Rescue 317-340-7947 www.heartrescue.org

·          Humane Society of Hamilton County Phone 317.773.4974 www.hamiltonhumane.com

·          Humane Society of Indianapolis 317-872-5650 www.indyhumane.org

·          Indianapolis Animal Care and Control 317-327-1397 www.indygov.org/accd

·          Indiana PAW 317-345-6773 www.indiana-paw.com – Maintains an extensive list of Indiana shelters and cat, dog, and breed specific rescues.

·          PAWS 317-467-1816 www.pawshancock.org

·          Purebred Cat Rescue www.purebredcatbreedrescue.org/rescues.htm

·          Southside Animal Shelter 317-882-4080 www.ssasi.org

·          WAGS Stray Animal Foundation 317-335-7354 or call Fishers Petco at 317-598-0899  www.wagsstrays.org

·          Virginia Siamese Rescue 317-255-9592 (Indiana phone #) or 540-672-6373 (main phone #) www.va.siameserescue.org

 

Low-Cost Wellness Exams, Vaccinations, and Microchipping

Pets should receive annual wellness checks, vaccinations and permanent identification for their long-term health and safety.

Wellness Exams

Vaccinations

NORTH – Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic offers vaccination clinics M, Tu, Th, F 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1721A Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone 317-706-0537 www.lowcostclinic.org  

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SOUTH - “Animal House” Wellness/Vaccination Clinic held at Tractor Supply Company - Selected Saturdays, call for schedule from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; walk-ins only, no appointments - 1460 U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood, IN 46143 Animal House Phone 317-346-7083 Tractor Supply Phone 317-882-5800

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Yes

SOUTHWEST – Indianapolis Animal Care and Control 317-327-1397 and www.indygov.org/accd

Shelter Hours: Weekdays: 10am - 6pm Wednesday: 10am - 7pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm Shelter Closed Sundays and Holidays

Microchipping

$10 per pet (registration extra) – available during hours of operation

EAST - FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic - FACE offers vaccinations Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  First come, first served basis. 1505 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201 Phone 317-638-3223 Website www.facespayneuter.org

 

Yes

Microchipping

$20 per pet includes registration – available during hours of operation

WEST - Hawthorne Community Center Low-Cost Medical Clinic - Provides low-cost minor medical care and vaccinations every Wed from 5-7pm.  Located at 70 N. Mount St. Indpls. IN 46221. www.hawthornecenter.org

For questions about clinic services call 317-716-2291.  For directions to the clinic call 317-637-4312 

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Yes

NORTHWEST - Humane Society of Indianapolis

317-872-5650 and www.indyhumane.org Hours: Tue - Fri 12noon - 7pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 12noon - 4pm, Closed Monday and Holidays

Microchipping

$20 per pet includes registration – available during hours of operation

CENTRAL - Keystone Pet Hospital - Keystone Pet Hospital offers a low-cost shot clinic every Wednesday morning.  You must call for an appointment. 4410 N. Keystone, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone 317-546-2476

 

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WellPets Economy Clinics 317-913-9359 www.wellpetsclinics.com Call or visit website for locations/hours.

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