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Have you lost your cat or dog, or found a stray?

Please check below to see if your lost pet is currently at the Humane Society of Indianapolis or with a good Samaritan who reported the found pet to us; pets reported to us as Lost are also shown at the bottom of the page.

You can also contact Indianapolis Animal Care & Control, and download tips on how to find your lost pet and tips on what to do if you find a stray, lost cat or dog. If you need to surrender your pet, please make an appointment. If you've found a stray dog or cat, please take it to Animal Care and Control or call us. Due to space constraints, it's not always possible for us to take in stray animals.

Per Indianapolis City-County General Ordinance No. 531-731, stray animals will be held a minimum of four days. HSI is a holding/transfer facility for stray animals, and it is possible that they will be transferred to Animal Care & Control, who may assess fines.

After the minimum stray hold of four days from the intake date listed, a stray animal will be given medical and behavior exams, and may then be sent to a foster home, breed rescue, or made available for adoption.

Found/Stray animals marked as "Animal in Custody" below are at the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
Found/Stray animals marked as "Found Report" were reported to us by good Samaritans.
If no contact info is listed on the animal's description, contact us for more information at 872.5650 ext. 0 or customerservice@indyhumane.org.
If you believe one of the animals below marked "Animal in Custody" is your lost pet, please bring proof of ownership (vet or purchase records, picture of the animal with you, and/or microchip information) to the shelter during regular business hours.

Owners of found animals will pay $25 for the first day their pet spends at HSI, and $5 per additional day. The owner will also pay an additional $20 for a microchip, so that their pet has permanent identification.

Found/Stray Animals

Lost Pets

The pets below were reported as "lost" by their families. Please contact the Humane Society of Indianapolis if you have information on their whereabouts.

If you've lost your pet cat or dog, contact us at 872.5650 ext. 0 or customerservice@indyhumane.org with information about your pet, where they were lost, and ideally, a picture. Photos can increase the odds you'll soon be reunited. Download tips on how to find your lost pet and tips on what to do if you find a stray, lost cat or dog. Check the links at the bottom of this page,too.

Other useful links for lost and found animals: