14 Reputable Dog Rescues in Marion County, Indiana (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Marion County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Indiana here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Indianapolis Animal Care Services

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Indianapolis

    Indianapolis Animal Care Services are currently rescuing only animals in emergency situations and are surrendered to provide them with temporary shelter until they can be adopted.

  2. Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Indianapolis

    Indy Great Pyrenees rescue the Great Pyrenees dogs and place them in foster care until they can be adopted. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested/ treated for parasites, and microchipped.

  3. Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Indianapolis

    Since 1996, Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption rescue purebred labrador retrievers. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, tested/treated for parasites and medical issues.

  4. Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue: Siberian Husky – Alaskan Malamute

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Indianapolis

    Since 2004, Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue: Siberian Husky – Alaskan Malamute rescue siberian huskies, alaskan malamutes, and northern breed mixes from euthanasia. They also rescue strays, abandoned, and abused dogs of this breed. They are placed in foster care where they are medically examined and treated. Adoptable dogs are microchipped, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested/ treated for parasites.

  5. Love of Labs

    6. Best Dog Rescues in Indianapolis

    Love of Labs are dedicated in rescuing labrador retrievers and labrador mixes. They educate the community on the importance of being a responsible pet owner. Adoptable animals are microchipped.

  6. South Central Newfoundland Rescue

    7. South Central Newfoundland rescue homeless Newfoundland dogs to place in a foster home until they can be adopted.

  7. IndyCLAW Rescue

    8. IndyCLAW Rescue take in a limited amount of dogs and cats because they specialize in exotic animals. Adoptable animals are vaccinated and microchipped.

    IndyCLAW Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  8. Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.

    9. Lucky Dog Retreat rescue dogs from local animal shelters because they are injured. The dogs are placed in a facility for basic needs. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested / treated for heatworms.

  9. Mended Hearts Rescue

    10. Mended Hearts rescue all breeds and ages to medically care until they can be adopted. They take in animals that are injured, neglected, and abused. They also have a hospice program to take care of terminally ill pets for the rest of their lives. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested for parasites, and vaccinated.

  10. Americas Basenji and Shiba Inu Rescue Inc.

    11. Americas Basenji and Shiba Inu rescue these specific dogs from shelters. Some are surrendered. They medically and behaviorial evaluate the dogs to ensure what would be the proper treatment for them. If the issue is severe then the care for them permanently.

  11. Southside Animal Shelter

    12. Southside Animal Shelter rescue animals to provide temporary shelter and care. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, medically examined, and microchipped.

    Southside Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter.

  12. Heaven After Hell Rescue

    13. The Mission Statement of Heaven After Hell Rescue: “We are a small group of dedicated animal lovers who share the goal of making the lives of shelter animals better. We take them in and prepare them for adoption. Our group tries to find the perfect match for dog/cat and family. We help educate people on questions they have regarding problems with their animals with intentions of keeping the animals in their homes and out of the kill shelters! 

    We take in dogs and cats from high kill shelters. We do not take in wildlife. For concerns about wildlife, please follow this link http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5492.htm

    WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A STRAY!

    1. Post on facebook group “Indianapolis Lost Pet Alert”. Try to include a photo.

    2. Take it to a vet to get scanned for a microchip.

    3. The stray animal must be reported to your local Animal Control within 48 hours. You may also take the animal there. Owners will more likely be able to find their missing pet if you take him/her to Animal Control.”

  13. Helping Paws, Inc.

    14. The Mission Statement of Helping Paws, Inc.: “About Our Rescue Group…
    Helping PAWS is dedicated to improving the lives of animals locally, and nationally; alleviating their suffering and elevating their status in society through the rescue and rehabilitation of animals in need and through the education of their community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, advocating the value of all animal life, in hopes to end the neglect and abuse of all animals and to end the devastating pet overpopulation through spay and neuter advocacy.

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  14. Far Fetched Dog Rescue

    15. The Mission Statement of Far Fetched Dog Rescue: “Far Fetched Dog Rescue is a foster based 501c3 non profit dog rescue with a passion for special needs, senior, and medical needs animals. We rescue dogs (and sometimes cats!) in Indiana regardless of breed, age, size, or health condition, with the end goal of placing them into loving forever homes. We are Far Fetched Dog Rescue: Saving Dogs with a Far Fetched Chance!

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