I absolutely love the Indy Humane Society. We've gotten the majority of our pets from the humane society. When it was time to get a fur baby of my own.. I knew I had to come here. I researched for weeks and finally found one online that I wanted to check out. I was a little too late, as the munchkin cat was adopted when I walked in the door. I figured, "Well, I'm already here.." The staff were all friendly and encouraged me to take as much time as I need to find "the one". I visited a few rooms. I was surprised with how clean they all were! Everything is held to a high standard at this shelter. I ended up sitting in a chair and my fur baby, Albie, jumped off a ledge and picked me :). I filled out my paperwork and then worked with a lady through the adoption process. She was very knowledgeable and made sure I understood the financial needs of owning a pet. This is SO important for people to grasp before taking on another member in their home. The process was relatively quick and painless. If you are on the fence about adopting, go look at indy humane. If you have any questions -the staff will be able to help you! Thanks Indy Humane, for bringing one of the biggest joys into my life. read more

Having been a volunteer here during my college days and just an animal lover in general, I don't have enough positive things to say about the Humane Society! The no kill mission is great, and the place is clean and well kept. You can tell employees and volunteers alike truly are passionate about the animals they are helping. You can't come in this place without feeling good. Okay, probably a little (or a lot, I've cried here before) sad too, but mostly happiness that these animals have a safe and loving place to stay before going to a forever home. I haven't been lucky enough to be able to adopt a dog or cat friend from here yet due to living situations, but the moment I am allowed, you'll find me at the Humane Society picking out an animal to take home. read more

Very clean! It actually smelled great! I thought all shelters had an overpowering smell but Indy Humane Society did not! The animals are cared for dearly. The cat areas were very well maintained! This is our second dog from the humane society. Our first one was over 11 years ago. The improvements since then are really nice!! The staff is very friendly and energetic! read more

I have gotten three pets from the Indianapolis Humane Society. It is a really great place to find unwanted animals. I'm a huge advocate of adopting vs. purchasing pets. There are so many unwanted dogs/cats/etc. in the Indy area, and by supporting the local Humane Shelter, we are doing a service to the community. The Humane Shelter's employees are wonderful, helpful and do the best they can to keep the shelter clean and homey for the animals they do have. The process for adoption is easy and simple and after just a short interview and filling out just one form, you can go home with a new pet. Baby animals (under 6 months of age) are more expensive to adopt and must be "fixed" before they are allowed to be adopted out. They wait until the animals are at least 2 months old. I don't want to know their process for doing this, but all three pets I've adopted have ended up perfectly healthy after the surgery. Older animals cost less b/c they are less likely to be wanted, but there are usually plenty of great animals to choose from. I have gotten two cats and my pup from there and they are all great animals! I have had such great luck that I would choose no where else to get my next pet. They offer food, collars, engraved name tags (which can be done in about ten minutes) and much more! Their pricing is just as expensive as a pet store and all profits go to helping the animals in the shelter. Next time you are pet shopping, definitely consider it as an option. Go check out the pups/cats in person. There is nothing quite like looking an adorable animal in the face and choosing the one that feels right. You'll definitely come home with a perfect pet and for a lot less money than some designer dog :). read more

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If it has something to do with Humane Society of Indianapolis - I've done it. Our little cat was adopted from there. I volunteer working with the dogs. We also foster dogs for them (dogs that need socialization, time to rest from the shelter, healing from medical conditions, etc). I led the Indy Pit Crew team for the Mutt Strut. I guess you could say I'm sortof an expert haha. I can honestly say, hands down, that no other organization in Indianapolis is doing more to help animals than Humane Society of Indianapolis. HSI works with other local rescue groups such as Indy Feral, FIDO, etc to help address Indy's animal issues. They've also taken in and healed dogs found as strays, that came from puppy mills, that were abandoned by their owners. They truly care about each and every animal that comes in their door. They are working on a center in Indy which will help all the animal welfare organizations reach the public in education and the services they provide. The staff are all friendly, caring folks who I gladly consider friends. Each animal that comes in to HSI is evaluated by a vet and a behaviorist to ensure that they are healthy and sound. The animals are color coded to help prospective adopters find the right animal. Every staff member or volunteer would be more than happy to tell you everything that is known about an animal. Since it is run on donations and volunteers, it can sometimes be messy or thinly staffed. Rest assured that the animals are always well taken care of and are the first priority. They are actually better taken care of then at a pet store - where animals are frequently housed in areas that are too small and in unsanitary or dangerous conditions (such as being stacked on top of each other with wire flooring). Animals poop and pee - that's a fact - and despite the best efforts of staff and volunteers, accidents are going to happen in the kennel. I am proud to tell people about Humane Society of Indianapolis, and support this important organization in every way I can. read more

The first time we tried to adopt a dog here the dogs card read "staff can set up introduction for kids in the home" so we asked if we could take the dog out to meet him without my daughter first and they said I couldn't even take him out. So we did not adopt a dog from them. Thinking we could go back months later to look at a cat, we walked by a windowed room with a dog inside that started barking. As I was picking up my daughter to walk away a volunteer yelled at us to get away, then as we were walking away she said "god what is wrong with people". Again, we will look at a different shelter. read more

First come - first serve (adoption)!! I do not think so! There was a dog I saw when I visited Monday. I was told the dog was not adoptable and to check the website. I checked religiously for two days and then the dog appeared on the website. I went there promptly at 1 PM today (when their doors open). I asked if I could see the dog and was told it was not adoptable (was just on the website when I arrived). I was told the dog was not adoptable and it was taken off the website. Okay... was just there. The dog then reappeared a few hours later so I went back in and the dog was already on hold! Holding it for a friend or relative?? They said the dog will be on the website until closing; however, all UNADOPTABLE DOGS should be removed as soon as they are adopted (that's what I was told two days in a row - please get your stories straight). Please do not waste your time on their time-consuming policies and then end up with no dog. DO NOT waste your time here. There are other adoptable animals elsewhere. The Humane Society for Hamilton County in Noblesville will actually answer a phone, not play mind games, and not waste your time (adopted a dog there a year ago). I'm very disappointed and will no longer visit this location. read more

This review is for the spay and neuter clinic of the humane society located at 456 N Holmes Ave. I have taken both my dogs here to get them neutered because let's face it, I don't have $300+ pet dog to spend on a quick, non urgent surgery... booking appointment is very easy to do via the humane society website and they send very clear instructions on how to prepare your pet for surgery day. The coordinator and staff on site have always been courteous and professional and I love how prompt they are. The humane society is an amazing organization and I hope to see and be part of its continued support! read more

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Good shelter to adopt from, however, if you catch abandoned cats and want to take them somewhere for a new home I would not waste your time here. Called and called, never got through to anyone. Left a voicemail, never heard back. read more

I recently visited the Humane Society of Indianapolis and their low vacine clinic with both of my dogs. The friendly service was wonderful and the team administering the shots made my pets feel safe. Thank you shot clinic team for helping my pets and treating them with love. I will be returning for sure! read more

Came here friday a few weeks ago after several months of searching for the newest addition to our family. After looking through petfinder.com and adoptapet.com I finally saw a dog worth going to the shelter for. We came on Wednesday right at 6 pm. Although they were still open you are able to view the dogs. I knew exactly who I wanted to meet and she was still available. The shelter was quite quiet and wasnt much dogs because of clear the shelter event over the weekend so its most likely she was new there. After instantly falling in love with her right away we grabbed an application and took it home to sleep on it. Keep in mind they accept application before 6 pm but stay close til 7 pm. After much deliberation we need to bring her home. On friday after work we decided to stop at the shelter to see if she was still there because they do not take holds unless you put $30 down. We did not get that chance to because they did not accept applications. We knew if she was still there it was meant to be, an by golly she was!! We went through a counseling process of knowing her history, background with health and behavior. They did a thorough job with answering our questions. After about 30 mins we paid about $295 because we did not have a leash or collar and they will not allow you to leave the dog without it. Along with that purchase we bought a crate which was very reasonable. We finally named the dog after 1 day of thinking and decided to name her Zelda. She is super sweet and spunky and we absolutely adore her! We cant imagine our life without her! She loves us so much and we feel like she looks at us and appreciates us for taking her home because she just loves to shower us with kisses whenever she gets a chance. Our little Chop Chop seems to not care for her much, but its understandably she wasnt the only child anymore lol Overall the process was easy and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. It was our first time adopting from a shelter so it was a bit nerve-wrecking what we were getting into especially bringing a dog with no history home. Please do consider adopting and not picking up a dog from a breeder. The dogs here are such as a great and will appreciate your love even more knowing that you took a chance on them. read more

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Brace yourselves as this is not going to be the overwhelmingly positive type of review like every other one listed. We have had a far from positive experience dealing with this animal shelter. We went to the shelter to adopt a dog. The adoption staff and volunteers were nothing but friendly and helpful. The animals' enclosures were pretty clean, especially the cats'. The problems we encountered were post-adoption, and mainly with the managerial staff. We adopted our dog based on its predetermined behavioural and personality assessment, which is what everyone takes into account when adopting an animal, but this assessment was just plain WRONG. Essentially, his behavioral assessment was extremely inaccurate, as we encountered MANY problems when we got home. We literally had a dog that was the exact opposite of what we said we wanted. We contacted the staff for help, and while the adoption staff replied straight away, the behaviourist ignored my e-mails for days, later stating that they had never arrived (even though the adoption staff received them). When the behaviourist finally did reply, instead of wanting to help us like we had asked, she instead said we should just return our dog to the shelter. She also went as far as to blame us for all the problems that occurred. This is not the response from someone who is supposed to be there to help. To make matters worse, we contacted the Chief of Operations Officer about the staff's indifference and lack of empathy toward us, as we were desperate to receive help. We told the COO that we felt the screening process was rushed for us, as the behavioral assessment was entirely wrong and we were therefore not properly matched up with our new dog at all. Anyone involved in animal rescue and adoption should take pride in taking the time to properly evaluate an animal and place it into the CORRECT forever home, instead of just rushing the animal out to any home. Instead of any care or help offered, the COO responded with a pretty rude e-mail solely defending her staff instead of taking anything we said into account or trying to help or accommodate us. While I'm sure many of you have had a wonderful experience dealing with Indy Humane, and have wonderful new family pets as a result, I would be extremely cautious when dealing with them. I do not want our story to reoccur with other potential adopters. As soon as post-adoption problems arose for us, instead of Indy Humane's managerial staff truly caring about what is best for the animals, they instead took complaints personally and wanted to pick a fight with us. In short, the managerial staff here simply cannot take any criticism or complaints. Instead of wanting to help us out, they instead took criticism as a personal attack and responded accordingly. This is horrible business practice and is a disgrace to people who call themselves animal lovers. read more

I've not adopted from the Humane Society but I have been volunteering for over a year. The decisions to volunteer was one that I did not take lightly. Seeing animals dropped off or abandoned at an animal shelter was not something I thought I was going to be able to see on a weekly basis, but what I have seen while volunteering is not only the love the volunteers show but also the staff of the shelter. To become a volunteer you must go through at least 2 training sessions plus a shadowing session in the shelter. I work with cats on a weekly basis but you have the options to also volunteer with the dogs. I appreciate the rigorous training process as I feel like it weeds out those who are not willing to put in the necessary time; 2 hours a week is required. Once trained you are pretty much on your own to take care of the needs of the animals. While working with the cats that pretty much comes down to spending time with them. Although, there are some cats you see there after a few weeks most cats don't spend too much time there and are adopted fairly quickly. In my opinion, these animals are getting more attention than most animals at home and that thought gives me a lot of comforts.Yes, they have been abandoned, but they have people coming all day long to take care of them. The whole situation is bitter sweet, but I think the Humane Society of Indianapolis is doing a great job taking care of the animals in their care and pairing them up with a loving forever family. If you or your family is looking for an additional family member, I cannot encourage you enough to adopt. read more

I love IHS! They have come such a long way and are now poised to become a leader in the region. They truly observe best practices and care about their animals, their adopters and the community. read more

This place is amazing! Don't be fooled by the house looking exterior--this is an animal shelter! After selecting your animal, they provide you with as much information as they can (eating habits, playing with other animals, personality, etc.) If you adopt a dog, you can sign up for training classes with Connie at a discount. It also has a small store inside and the prices there are comparable (if not cheaper) than the big stores, and all the profits go back to the animal shelter. read more

The so called adoption counselors are difficult, unprofessional and very rude. Read some of the Google reviews. The facility is nice and the volunteers were very sweet and appeared to care for the animals. This by no means makes up for the rudeness of the staff. They do not seem interested in adopting out animals to loving homes. They are more interested in verbally brutalizing and scrutinizing patrons, especially renters. They treated me like crap. Very discriminatory. read more

I had my dogs micro-chipped here. This service is offered in the vaccine clinic, which has extremely affordable prices. I also recently signed up for a year membership at their bark park. I didn't even know it was back there. It is behind the shelter. In my opinion it is a large-sized park. They also have a small agility course in the center. This park is cheaper than the one in Broad Ripple, and it is so much nicer too. read more

I went there pick out a kitten. They gave me papers saying she was healthy LOLOL next day take her to vet find out she has herbies. She never been outside now I find out she has worms and ear mites. What a lucky kitty. Can't wait what next. That place needs be closed DOWN read more

This is a happy place, making the most of a sad situation. The reason humane societies exist is to obviously care for abandoned animals, and this Indianapolis location does a wonderful job of making the customers feel welcome, along with taking care of the animals that live there. The volunteers are happy, willing, and eager to help these animals find a nice, safe home. There are plenty of kittens, cats, puppies, and older dogs. Kittens and younger animals are more expensive than older animals, which is to be expected since more people tend to lean towards younger animals. There is a dog park across the parking lot, and there are plenty of habitats for the animals to live in. The building is clean and the animals are all in healthy condition. Applause for the dedicated volunteers! read more

I am unclear how anyone (see post below) could have anything bad to say about HSI. I have been interacting with them since 2003 when I adopted my dog eli from them and have had a great relationship with them ever since. I have been able to particpate in a great event each April in the Mutt Strutt, they have offred and provided me with very good/professional trainning with me and Eli on how to get Eli to interact and behave. Their clinic has provided me with a very reasonable,safe and professional place to have Eli's shots done each year. I think what some people forget is just how HSI operates and that a majority of thier workers are volunteer. So you have to understand they are not always right at your bekon call. If you are looking at adopting, pet care or a place to let your dog exercise and have fun in thier bark park, you can count on the HSI. read more

Bowie is our buddy! When we first got our pup, it took a few days for him to settle down and show us his "true colors." Honestly, we thought we might have chosen the worst possible dog. However because of The Indianapolis' Human Society's patient trainer, we were able to understand him a lot better (more importantly, he was able to understand us). Nowadays, Bowie plays with other dogs and strangers just fine. The Human Society didn't just give us the dog, they gave us the education. read more

Indy Humane Low Cost Clinic is such an asset to our community! The staff is bilingual, helpful and all around AMAZING! I take all 5 of my dogs there for the yearly shots the price can't be beat. I hope that some day they are able to offer more services. read more

I adopted a wonderful 9 year old cat a few weeks ago and was so excited to give him a new home. It was $35 to adopt him! Can you even believe it!? read more

If you ever thought about adding a little furry family member to your home, then HSI should be your first stop. Great group of loving caring workers who treat every animal like their own. Love the private dog park. There is lots of dog running room and I can sit, relax & read while Mr. Polo has his play date. Good time for all. read more

I've adopted 2 beagles from HSI and both experiences were great. We got the first dog while looking for a pet that would be durable enough for my sons but small enough for me to carry. They matched us up with a small beagle with a big personality, she was 8 months old. We came back 6 months later to add another dog to the family and chose another beagle, and the staff was very helpful in doing the dog introductions and again making sure the new dog got along with the kids. Since then, we've walked the mutt strut and run donation drives to collect needed items for the shelter - we're grateful that without their intervention, these beagles wouldn't have been around for us to bring home. Thanks HSI! read more

This place was great!! Took my pup there today for shots. We were in and out in less than an hour. Not to mention it is cheaper than a vets office. I'm glad to know that there are places out there that care about our pets and our bank accounts!! read more

I've gotten two of my babies from the Humane Society of Indianapolis, and I couldn't be happier. because these dogs have been an important part of my life. The staff does a terrific job on very limited resources, and they are very good about treating everyone who walks in the doors with the utmost care and respect, regardless of their situation. You can tell that they genuinely care about animals and their welfare. Best of all is the director John Aleshire. He's not just a fantastic person, but he has done a great job in leading the organization and ensuring that they stay debt-free. That says a lot about his leadership, and the kind of organization that he runs. read more

Brought my cats in to holmes ave building to be spayed place was clean friendly organized really great prices done a great job I opted for extra pain medicine which they said would not need they were right cats are doing well will use again I recommend to any one needing low cost spay/nueter place or animal care shots etc read more

My children are wanting a dog for Christmas and instead of purchasing a puppy somewhere we want to adopt. We have never adopted a pet before and after some research we have found that the adoption fees can be quite expensive, which I understand. So when I saw on the website and was told in person by the clinic that is located on Holmes Ave, that the humane society would be participating in the national clear the shelter day, we were very excited. However, after driving for over 30 minutes through the stormy weather, we arrived only to be told that they didn't know what we were talking about and that they didn't have anything like that going on. We decided to go a head and look around since we had driven there. Sadly we were disappointed again to only see a handful of dogs that were adoptable most of them were listed as not ready. The ones that were adoptable had listed adoption fees between $150-$300. I understand that this covers a wide variety of things that have been done for the dog, but when I can find purebred puppies online for half that cost it's hard to justify this. read more

$235 for a one year old dog and $295 for a puppy?! Their description of each dog on their site is almost identical. They don't list the possible breed mix. Months ago they had several Mastiffs listed. I knew they weren't the English Mastiffs. Eventually I saw that same breed on another shelter's site and they listed the dog as a South African Mastiff. This other site also explained that this dog can be hard to handle and aggressive if not trained correctly. Definitely not the shy sweetie described on Indy Humane site. read more

I recently went to the humane society and had a wonderful experience with Tara. She helped me and my partner adopt an animal and was 100% correct on how our specific pet would react, and how she was. We were surprised and happy because our last visit wasn't good at all. Our last visit, we had adopted another animal and our adoptive representative helping us through the process was very rude, and condescending. We said we wanted a cat because we wanted a more independent animal, because dogs need to be let out etc... she then was rudely questioning us saying that this cat is not independent at all and needs attention most of the time and that we shouldn't get an animal at all if we were at work during the day. It was to the point that i didn't even want to be there anymore because of the vibe of this lady. We got that cat anyways and he's super independent... not at all like the woman described. I 100% recommend Tara at the humane society for adopting a pet she's wonderful!! For the other lady, I hope she can learn some customer service. Giving 4 stars because Tara was awesome:) read more

I have had great experiences with HSI. Years ago, I adopted my puppy, Bowie, from HSI and he began to show some socialization problems around age 6 months. I signed up for a dog training class that was offered on site, and the trainer gave Bowie and I lots of individual attention. I've done some volunteering with HSI also, and it's a great place to volunteer. They provided free training that has been useful with my own pets, and it was a rewarding volunteer job. There were always dogs that need walked, and it was a real joy to take them out! I don't live as close to HSI anymore, so I don't volunteer, but I appreciate the work that they do and would recommend them as a great place to adopt. read more

Hey this place is terrific! I took my two cats in for vaccines one is nervous in new situations and the other is older with an attitude. Both received loving care, understanding attention for their particular needs and the best part was the cheese whiz on a tongue depressor to enjoy while receiving the vaccines. I have never seen that type of distraction technique for animals and it worked great. Everything was done in such an efficient manner my kitties didn't seem to notice what was happening while they were enjoying their snack. The front desk staff were awesome and upbeat even though it was quite busy at the time of my arrival. I plan to bring a dog into the family in the future and when the time is right I Will be going to Humane Society of Indianapolis. Indianapolis and the State of Indiana is fortunate to have such a caring refuge for animals. Bravo, Bravo, Bravo P.S. Please consider supporting this asset to our community. They do not receive federal funding or other traditional types of support. This is a no-kill facility, so when they accept an animal they are dedicated 100% to finding it a home. read more

Just stopped by the low cost vaccine clinic to pick up some flea/tick and heartworm meds for my two German Shepherds (we did not have pets with us) - THE EXTREMELY RUDE EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE COUNTER TOLD US TO LEAVE!!!!! She said she was too busy to take care of me and I needed to leave and come back later. Of course, this was after we stood there for 15 minutes. So we left. But we won't be back. We will spend our $400+ (yearly cost for vaccines/tests/meds for our German Shepherds) at another clinic that has no affiliation with the Humane Society of Indianapolis. This wasn't our first negative experience at the clinic. One incompetent vet couldn't get the needle inserted correctly to draw blood. My dog was a puppy then and she totally traumatized him. That same vet was rude and arrogant throughout the entire visit. That should have been the last time we went there but we forgive and forget. TODAY was the last time we will ever have anything to do with the Humane Society of Indianapolis. They are certainly not the only game in town. read more

We visited here one time and took a new pal home that same day! We had been planning to adopt a dog for several months but I was very unimpressed with our more local and close to home Humane Society. A friend recommend the HSI and so we decided to take her advice and check them out. I felt a lot better about adopting a dog here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and did not think it necessary to monitor us when we were taking the dogs out to play or for a walk on the grounds. As a person who is still adjusting to having a pet, as I have never in my life been an animal/pet owner, I cannot tell you how important it is for the staff and volunteers to know what the hell they are talking about in regards to the cats and dogs here. They readily offer advice and tips that I found to be a huge help. Yes, they try to scare the shit out of you when you are ready to commit but they do that to make sure you know what you are getting into. I appreciate that. I love that they have a nice selection of food, toys, grooming needs available for sale here as well as doggy training and their low cost clinic (which I have not used just yet). And they have a nice Bark Park! It is clean, the staff and volunteers work their little butts off and they are very caring. Even if I had not gotten my new Whippet here, I would have been impressed nonetheless. read more

I recently adopted from the Indy Humane and I had been looking around for quite some time for the perfect dog. I had visited here twice before and was thoroughly impressed by the cleanliness, helpfulness and eager volunteers. I had decided that I would adopt an older dog and give them a great home where they might not have otherwise had the chance. I fell in love with the dog I adopted the minute I laid eyes on her. Seeming very timid and weary at first, she warmed right up as soon as we took her outside to the amazing gated facilities. She gave us "hugs" and hung out with us for an hour before we decided to adopt. The process was very through which I admire because a dog is a huge commitment and not everyone should take on the responsibility. Needless to say, our newest addition is the closest to perfect I've ever seen. She's already house trained, knows commands and craves affection. The great thing about the humane society is that they geniuinely care about the animals they shelter...which is hard to say about most animal facilities. If I adopt in the future, Indy Humane will be the first place I go. With overly helpful staff, one-on-one care for the animals and a great facility to house, I encourage all potential pet owners to try this place out! read more

Avoid this place at all cost. The last thing they care about is finding theses animals a home. Me and my partner live in Bloomington and we decided to adopt a cat from here. They kept delaying the process, and made us drive 4 times to and from Bloomington for silly reasons. Last time we got in they told us we had to wait 2 hours for a counselor. While earlier they assured us the process would take only half an hour! We had to drive back to Bloomington for a work event so we gave up on the adoption altogether. This place is a complete disgrace. read more

If they don't like you, you don't get to adopt. Period. I was going to adopt a pet with health issues and as a requirement, they have you go to a vet with the medical history and discuss with the vet the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, etc. They provide you with the pet's printed medical history and a form for the vet to complete confirming the consultation, the topics discussed, etc. When they gave the printed medical history, I read it in detail and two things struck me as odd: 1) it did not appear in any of the sections of the report that the dog had actually been treated for his illness. In other words, there was an exam and a statement stating: "will start on "x" (medication). However, on the chronological part of the medical history, there was no evidence on any of the entries that he was being administered the medication nor any additional reference to his present condition (which was secondary to his main medical problem). I then read very carefully the section where the medications and treatments are listed when administered, and again, found no evidence of this medication being administered to him at all. I asked the "counselor" about this and she immediately became defensive and got an attitude. I told her that i still wanted to adopt the dog but that I was concerned that the dog had not been treated for something that was found 5 weeks ago and he must surely be in bad shape now and I was concerned for his well being since I could not adopt him for 4 more days (my new apartment wasn't ready). I told her that I would go to the vet to address the dog's main medical issue which I now believed was secondary and I asked if a vet could please make sure he was ok since he hadn't received any treatment according to their own records. She became visibly upset (I thought she was upset to find out that the dog had been diagnosed with a secondary problem 5 weeks ago and had not been treated), but it turns out that she was upset at ME. Nevertheless, I contacted the clinics that she wrote down on a paper for me that gave free consults without the actual pet and for free. I should have known that this was the beginning of the wild goose chase. I contacted every single one and they all refused to do a consult without examining the dog for free or for a fee. Still, I didn't put two and two together. After hours, I found a clinic (on a Saturday late afternoon), that was willing to give me an opinion based on the printed medical history. What I had suspected was confirmed: There was no evidence on any page, on entry section, on any date or entry, that this dog had been treated after the diagnosis made 5 weeks ago. In addition, the vet showed concern that the dog entered the humane society with a normal weight and had gained 40% of his weight in such a short amount of time. The dog was now overweight and there was no reference to that fact, nor had his food been switched to prevent further weight gain. The clinic concurred with me that now the secondary health issue had become the primary health issue and that there was probably a third issue that had not even been addressed. The form was completed and signed and I made an appointment with the clinic to bring in the dog the second I adopted him for a full exam and tests. I was so concerned about the dog's health that I called the apartment complex and begged them to rush the make ready process because I needed to move in earlier than Friday but they said that they couldn't. I went back to the Human Society and confirmed with them that the clinic could not find any evidence that the dog had been treated and I asked if I could pay the entire adoption fee that same day and that I would pick him up on Friday morning. She said no. She told me that they were closed on Thursday so that I could pay a hold fee on Wednesday. I offered to pay extra for boarding or as a "donation" to Humane Society, but she said no. Before I started the interview process regarding this dog and obtaining the medical history, I had asked if anyone else was interested in adopting him or had started the adoption process and I was told no. I wasn't surprised because of the primary health issue and he was very congested, his eyes were teary, he had nasal and eye discharge and he was coughing. I felt confident that no one would come out of the nowhere and be able to complete the adoption process and not be intimidated by the dog's present health, from Monday thru Tuesday afternoon, since I'd be there waiting for the door to open on Wednesday with the hold fee. And there was no way that someone would or could find a vet clinic open on a Sunday and on top of that, one that would do a consult without examining the dog. I went to buy the dog bed, collar, leash, toys, blanket, bowls, etc. on Saturday night. On Monday morning, the dog had been adopted! There was no way that this was a "kosher" adoption. They made sure that I didn't get to adopt him. read more

This place is absolutely awesome! The dogs and cats are so adorable and I love taking my pets there. It is so fun! I've been to the other humane societies and this by far is the best yet. My family bought a cat here and we named her Salem. She is one of the best parts of our family! This is the first cat that I have ever had and I'm glad we got her at this place. We never thought that we would ever have a cat till we met ours. And it's all thanks to the humane society of Indianapolis. read more