Ask the Experts 
What should I do about stray cats in my neighborhood?
June 23rd, 2011
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Does my dog have separation anxiety?
May 5th, 2011
My dog tears up my house while I'm away. Does he have separation anxiety?
How can I train my puppy to use the bathroom outside?
March 1st, 2011
My puppy keeps pooping and peeing in my house. How can I housetrain my dog?
Volunteer Opportunities
The Humane Society of Indianapolis maintains an active volunteer program, an integral part of our daily operations. As an independent non-profit organization, we and our animals rely on the assistance of caring and hard-working volunteers in all of our programs. You can volunteer in several ways:
The Nonie Krauss Foster Care Program
Our foster families care for animals who aren’t ready for adoption. Most fostered animals stay in homes for two to six weeks, and include nursing mothers and their litters, young kittens, puppies, injured pets or animals needing socialization or time away from the shelter. Learn more.
Shelter Volunteer Program
If you're at least 16 years of age, our Shelter Volunteer Program is for you. Our devoted team of 200+ volunteers invests thousands of hours every year helping to care for the animals. Learn more.
Adult Summer Volunteer Program
The Adult Summer Program is for people at least 18 years of age. If you need to job shadow for school credit, please call 872.5650 x106. Learn more.
Service Hour Program
Need service hours for school, community groups, work groups, or for court-ordered community service hours? We may be able to help you while you help the animals. Learn more.
Group Volunteering Program
School, work, and community groups may volunteer at IndyHumane. Learn more.
Service Projects
There are a number of other ways you can assist the animals and staff at the Humane Society that don’t involve working at the shelter or with animals. You can even suggest your ideas! Learn more.
Youth Volunteer and Summer Programs
Paws & Claws Club
The Paws & Claws Club gives young people ages 10 - 21 the opportunity to volunteer their time and love to homeless animals at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Learn more.
Pat's Paws Teen "Trainor" Program
Pat's Paws is a service and mentoring program for 16- to 18-year-old high school students, named in honor of Patrick Trainor. Learn more.
Parent & Me Days at IndyHumane
Parent & Me Days give families the opportunity to volunteer their time and love to the animals at IndyHumane. Learn more.
All proceeds from your IndyHumane purchases go to support the mission and the welfare of the thousands of animals we serve each year. Go ahead, buy something–it's for you AND for them!
