Humane Society for Hamilton County
Our Mission
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is dedicated to saving lives, educating our community, and completing families. We believe that every animal deserves a chance to live, love, and be loved, regardless of age, breed, or special needs.
Our Story
Founded in 1984, we have evolved from a county-owned building into a modern, state-of-the-art animal wellness center on Hague Road. Today, we are proud to serve as Indiana’s only truly open-admission, no-kill shelter, consistently achieving a 97% or higher live placement rate since 2014.
Our Commitment to Care
We operate under the philosophy that every treatable or rehabilitatable animal deserves a life-saving outcome. Our dedicated team works 365 days a year to provide medical care, behavioral support, and compassion to every animal that enters our doors. We also bridge the gap between people and pets through innovative programs like Pets Healing Vets, which connects military veterans with emotional support animals.
Your Role in Their Journey
Adoption is a joyful, lifelong partnership, and we are here to help you find your perfect match. When you adopt from us, you aren't just gaining a companion; you are opening a space for another animal in need to receive their second chance. We invite you to visit our shelter with an open heart to meet the many animals waiting for their forever homes.
Join Our Mission
Ready to meet your new best friend? Browse our currently available dogs, cats, and barn cats on our website or visit us during our daily adoption hours. We look forward to helping you write the next chapter of your family's story.
Trust Assessment
GoldRated Aug 30, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedMunicipal PartnerOperating 30+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate animal care
- Rigid adoption and surrender policies
Coverage We Reviewed
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5/28 - Hamilton County Humane Society Launches June Matching Campaign
Support the Hamilton County Humane Society June matching fundraising campaign to double your impact on animal welfare.
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4/20 - Humane Society Extends Hours, Cuts Fees for National Adopt a Pet Day
Join the Hamilton County Humane Society on April 30 for extended adoption hours. Find your forever pet this National Adopt a Pet Day.
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10/13 - Well Hello, Ladies 😎 ㅤ Buddy Man would like a word with you! When this 5-year-old smooth operator got out for a break, he collected head scratches from every woman on staff. He didn’t even have to work for it. He just showed up looking handsome and the love came to him. ㅤ Under all that charm is a sweet boy who really needs a break. Buddy Man came back to us in March after almost 2 years in his home, and shelter life has been hard on his tender heart. He has been waiting 7 months for someone to pick him, and every week here feels long for a guy who just wants his own couch and his own people. ㅤ He’s 65 pounds and will park himself right on your feet so you can’t possibly miss a neck rub opportunity. He knows sit, down, and leave it, and he would happily trade his entire stuffed toy collection for a good game with a tennis ball. He has been crushing his treadmill runs here too, so if you’ve been wanting a jogging partner, he is already warmed up! He even sat like a perfect gentleman through his whole spa day, blow dry included. ㅤ Buddy Man is hoping to be your one and only pet in a chill, adults-only home, and he’d adore someone who’s around a lot (work-from-home folks, he would make the most loyal coworker you’ve ever had). He shines with gentle, treat-based training and a routine he can get used to. ㅤ He has charmed literally every person in this building. Now he just needs someone to take him home. ❤️ Stop by and ask about meeting Buddy Man, and please share so his special someone sees this! 🐾
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10/9 - Meet MISS SISSY, a 6 year old Terrier Pit Bull mix! Miss Sissy is the kind of dog who really comes alive once she feels safe and settled. She enjoys sniffy walks, treat searches, and curling up close at the end of the day, but if you ask her foster, naps are her number one favorite. She’s also a lovely companion out and about. Miss Sissy rides great in the car, likes to look out the window, and walks nicely on leash. Miss Sissy is ready for a home where she can feel comfortable, loved, and understood. Miss Sissy is currently AVAILABLE for adoption at @hamiltonhumane in Fishers, IN. Check out HSHC’s socials or their website to see all pets available for adoption! #shelterdog #humanesociety #adoptme #animalshelter #adoption
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10/8 - A few very special cats from HSHC would like to submit their audition for DANCING WITH THE CATS! 🐾🤩 ㅤ Judges’ scores: Coordination: 2 Technique: 1 Commitment: 10 Cuteness: 47 Chance they’ll be performing separately: 0 ㅤ These sweet wobbly felines may not be great on their feet, but they are great together. Luna Jean & Daisy Jones and Smudge & Milo are two bonded pairs with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), a neurological condition that occurs when the part of the brain responsible for balance is not fully developed. ㅤ DON'T WORRY-- CH is not painful, does not lower their life expectancy, and mostly results in some wobbly dance moves from these feline friends. ㅤ Now featuring the smash hits like: "Footing Lost", “Oops, I Fell Again”, “Lean on Me (Literally)”, and “I Walk the Line-ish”, these amazing duos are sure to bring endless amounts of love and fun times into your home. ㅤ All they need now is to turn their dance duo into a trio. To learn more about their needs and how to adopt them, please reach out to HSHC at adoptionprograms@hamiltonhumane.com.
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10/6 - Barktober is back!🐾🎃 Throwing it back to last year’s event because you won’t want to miss this year’s celebration. Join us this Thursday, October 8th, from 5–7 p.m. at @homeisthelegacy for a fun fall-themed evening for pets and their people. We’re partnering with @hamiltonhumane society for: 📸 Photo booth 🎶 Dj and live music 🐶 Pet costume competitions 🐾 Pet adoption opportunities 🍂 Halloween-themed fun …and more! Bring your pets, meet adoptable animals, and enjoy a fun night with the community. 🧡
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10/5 - That’s a wrap on Barktoberfest 2026, presented by @cfbindiana! 🍂🐶 We had a blast spending the day with the Humane Society for Hamilton County and everyone who came out to celebrate with us. From the creative costumes and plenty of puppy love to all the fun throughout Asa Bales Park, you made this year’s event one to remember! 🎾 Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in the 50/50 Fetch to support the Humane Society for Hamilton County. A special congratulations to the winner of our 50/50 Fetch, ball #160! We loved seeing our community come together for such a special cause. Be sure to visit @hamiltonhumane to learn more about the many ways you can continue supporting the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Until next year! 🐾
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10/2 - Barktoberfest is tomorrow! 🍂🐶 Grab your pup and join us Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Asa Bales Park for a dog-friendly fall day supporting @hamiltonhumane! Enjoy pet-related vendors, food and drinks, canine agility, adoptable pets, costume contests, pet portraits, caricatures, airbrush art, carnival-style games, our Stuffie Station and the 50/50 Fetch! 🎾 🎟️ TODAY is your last chance to purchase tickets for just $8! Tickets increase to $10 on event day. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow and come together to support the Humane Society for Hamilton County!
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9/27 - Meet GIDGET, a 4 year old Australian cattle dog and Dutch shepherd mix who lives for a wide-open yard, a good sprint, and a happy roll in the grass. She’s bright, athletic, and blessed with genuinely lovely leash manners. Once she’s yours, she’s ALL yours. She takes her time warming up to new folks and does best in a calmer household where she can make friends at her own pace. But the person who wins Gidget’s heart wins it for life. Gidget is currently AVAILABLE for adoption at @hamiltonhumane in Fishers, IN. Check out HSHC’s socials or website to see all pets available for adoption 🤗 #shelterdog #humanesociety #adoptme #animalshelter
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9/26 - ONE WEEK TO GO! Barktoberfest, presented by Community First Bank of Indiana, is almost here! 🍂🐶 Join us for a day of fall fun with your four-legged friends, all while supporting @hamiltonhumane. 🎟️ Don’t forget about 50/50 Fetch! Purchase a chance to win, and at the end of the event, one lucky winner will take home 50% of the total pot while the other 50% benefits the Humane Society for Hamilton County. The bigger the pot, the bigger the prize, and the impact! Plus, enjoy pet-related vendors, food and drinks, canine activities, complimentary pet portraits, costume contests, our Stuffie Station, and plenty more throughout the day. Click the link in our bio to learn more and purchase your tickets now!
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9/22 - Meet KANE and CHASE, an adorable Terrier/Pitbull mix bonded pair! Kane is Chase’s built-in best friend, and they’ve been a package deal since day one. These two don’t know life without each other, and they don’t want to start now. Kane enjoys time outside and does best when things feel predictable. Chase warms up with time and a few treats, and once you’re in, you’re in. These two don’t just share a home, they share a heart. They’re ready for a home that sees the beauty in their bond and welcomes both brothers with open arms! Can you make their dream of adoption together come true? Kane and Chase are AVAILABLE for adoption at @hamiltonhumane in Fishers, IN! Check out their socials and website to see all pets available for adoption. #animalshelter #humanesociety #adoptme #shelterdog
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9/19 - Today, we let the animals decide which enrichment item they liked best... and the answers may surprise you! 🐾💕 Enrichment gives our animals something to look forward to while they wait for homes. And as many of you know from having pets of your own... those favorite balls, stuffies, and toys don't always last long. 😅 ㅤ Want to send these furry friends their favorites? ➡️ Donate an enrichment item off of our Amazon wishlist at https://vist.ly/5j4db
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9/17 - The Volunteers Have Picked Their Favorite 💛 Every so often our volunteers quietly choose a dog to champion. This is the one they invent reasons to walk a little longer. The one they linger with at the end of a shift because leaving feels a little harder. Right now, that dog is Titan, and you should see the way they light up when they talk about him. These are people who meet every single animal who comes through our doors, and out of all of them, Titan is the one they keep speaking up for. That has to tell you something. He’s 2 years old and 72 pounds, a sweet Lab mix who has spent a long time waiting and somehow never stopped believing his person is still coming for him. All that faith is still there after everything. He has lived with another dog before and did wonderfully, so bring yours along to meet him. Cats are the one thing he would rather do without, and because he’s a big, happy goofball, a home with teens 16 and up is his speed. Come meet Titan at the shelter. The people who know him best already know how this story should end. 💙🐾
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9/17 - Titan has it in his head that if he just gets the leash walking right, if he sits exactly when he’s supposed to, someone will finally choose him. He’s 2 years old and 72 pounds, and he’s still here, still trying, still watching the door. The truth is, he just needs the one person who hasn’t found him yet. 💙 He’s lived with another dog before, so we’d love to introduce yours. He’d be happiest as your only pet in a home without cats, and he’s looking for teens 16 and up. Come meet Titan at the shelter. His person is out there, and it might just be you.
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