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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

info@indyneighborhoodcats.org

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

communitycats@indyhumane.org

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

tnr@jcccats.org

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

info@indypitcrew.org

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

anosie@gmail.com.

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

Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside hosts a pet food pantry for Marion County Residents.

WHEN: First Saturday of each month, 10 am to 4 pm

LOCATION: 1505 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46201

QUESTIONS: 317 - 221 - 1314

FIDO opens up their warehouse on the first Saturday of each month to provide over 11,000 pounds of dog and cat food to nearly 400 low-income households and 100 community cat caretakers. We also provide flea treatment, dewormer, straw bedding, cat shelters, and dog and cat treats for a nominal fee. Spay/neuter is required to receive pet food pantry assistance, and the pantry provides a convenient venue for scheduling this free service.

Qualification Requirements:

Marion County residency
Financial Need (except for community cat caretakers)
Pets receiving food are spayed or neutered (if not, you must be willing to get your pets spayed or neutered with FIDO’s assistance)
You agree to not add more pets to your household while you are a pet food pantry client

What to Bring with You

Photo identification
Proof of financial need (food stamp card, disability card, pay stub, etc)
Proof of spay/neuter for your pets
$2