• Americas Basenji & Shiba Inu Rescue– A rescue for the African Basenji and Shiba Inu, committed to ensure that every animal that comes through their doors is given the love and care they deserve. Visit 

 

• FIDO Indy- Works to improve the lives of dogs, especially those living continuously chained or penned. FIDO’s programs and services provide education, resources, and direct assistance to pet owners and dogs in need. Visit

 

• Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education (GRRACE)- A nonprofit organization that rescues Golden Retrievers in need and places them in loving homes. Visit

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• Heaven After Hell– Animal rescue that believes in giving shelter animals a voice and happy home by taking in unwanted or abused dogs and cats from high kill shelters, preparing them for adoption and finding the perfect match for the adoptive family and the animal. Visit

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• Helping Paws Rescue- An all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, dedicated to improving the lives of animals, alleviating their suffering and elevating their status in society through rescue and rehabilitation. We also want to educate our community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Visit

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• Humane Society for Boone County– A private non-profit organization almost entirely volunteer operated and dedicated to the task of animal welfare, rescue and education in Boone County, Indiana. The shelter operates through a network of generous donors, volunteers and foster families. Visit

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• Humane Society for Hamilton County– One of very few open-admission, truly no kill shelters in the country. Committed to save lives, educate communities, and complete families. At HSHC every animal deserves a chance to live, love and be loved regardless of age, breed, special medical needs, or disabilities. Visit

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• Indiana Bulldog Rescue- A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and welfare of English, Olde English and French Bulldogs through rescue. Visit

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• Indianapolis Animal Care Services– Protects and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency works with animal rescue organizations both locally and nationally. Visit ​

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• IndyHumane– Committed to ending the cycle of pet overpopulation, providing affordable pet ownership, ensuring the well-being, health and safety of all animals in their care. Promotes the human animal bond and the impact this beneficial relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community. Visit

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• Medical Mutts- Rescues shelter dogs and gives them a second chance at life by training them to become exceptional service dogs. Visit

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• Mended Hearts Rescue, Inc.- Animal rescue formed serving homeless animals in the Indianapolis area with a network of volunteer foster homes where animals receive medical, behavioral, and emotional care until they are placed with loving families. 100% volunteer run and 100% publicly supported. Visit

 

• Misty Eyes Animal Center– Shelter in Avon committed to end the needless euthanasia of domesticated pets throughout Indiana, to reduce owner surrenders and to teach responsible pet ownership and kindness towards all living things. Visit

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• Nina Mason Pulliam Animal Welfare Initiatives- Aimed at reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats in Indianapolis and surrounding communities by increasing spay and neuter surgeries, adoptions and public education on responsible pet ownership. Visit

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• Paws & Think- Focusing on the at-risk community, both human and canine, creating a community where “every person who would benefit from a dog has the opportunity, and every dog fulfills its potential.” They register and provide therapy teams (consisting of a handler and his/her registered therapy dog) in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) aka Pet Therapy to individuals of all ages and abilities. They also facilitate classes for vulnerable youth, helping them to train shelter dogs with positive reinforcement behaviors. Visit

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• Robins Nest of Indy- Provide a safe and loving environment for rescued cats and give Mom cats the prenatal care and nutrition needed to deliver healthy kittens. Visit

 

• Silver Snout Rescue- A nonprofit located in both central Indiana and Southwest Florida. We rescue senior dogs (age 8 and older) from local, over crowded shelters and give them a cozy place to rest in a foster home while they receive any medical care they need prior to going on to their for ever home. Visit

 

• Southside Animal Shelter– Community animal shelter that rescues at risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes. Visit

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• Tails & Trails Rescue- Provides shelter, food, medical care, and love for dogs. Services provided through the kindness of others. They are not a shelter— their dogs are housed in foster homes. Visit

 

• The East Side Pawject- Dedicated to keeping pets happy, healthy, and in their homes. Provide essential resources for pet owners on the east side of Indianapolis including pet food pantries, low-cost or free microchipping, and connections to affordable spay/neuter and vaccination services. Visit

 

• The Love Pet Project- An all-breed nonprofit rescue for dogs and cats from in-state and out-of-state shelters and breeder surrenders. Accepts a wide variety of medical issues, treats and matches them with the right family. Visit

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Other rescues may exist locally or in nearby counties.

 

If you operate a non-profit that is not listed, please contact us to add it to our directory.

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THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUR COMMUNITY DOGS!