Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some lovable pups up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Indianapolis.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Ryker, miniature pinscher mix
Ryker is a charming male miniature pinscher mix staying at Helping Paws, Inc.
Ryker is happy to keep company with cats, dogs and children. He's vaccinated and neutered. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.
From Ryker's current caretaker:
He is a very sweet and cuddly gentleman. He is a little nervous with new people but quickly warms up.
Apply to adopt Ryker today at Petfinder.
Molly, border collie and Australian shepherd mix
Molly is a winsome female border collie and Australian shepherd mix in the care of Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.
Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. Fear not: She's already house-trained.
Read more about Molly on Petfinder.
Rusty Ruff, mixed breed
Rusty Ruff is an adorable male mixed breed dog currently housed at Catcityusa.
Have no fear: He's already house-trained. He is vaccinated and neutered.
More on Rusty Ruff:
I'm a very smart boy, and I'd love to go to obedience training school with my new person.
Apply to adopt Rusty Ruff today at Petfinder.
Sissy, hound
Sissy is a charming female hound dog staying at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.
She's spayed and vaccinated. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
From Sissy's current caretaker:
Wonderfully sweet dog. Very overweight but heading in the right direction. Very, very sweet!
Read more about Sissy on Petfinder.
Molly, terrier and hound mix
Molly is an adorable female terrier and hound mix in the care of Helping Paws, Inc.
Molly is friendly as can be, and she gets along well with children, dogs or cats. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she is spayed. No need to worry: She's already house-trained.
Here's what Molly's friends at Helping Paws, Inc. think of her:
She does not like super energetic dogs as their quick movements scare her. She is a sweetheart with people she knows and is timid with strangers. She has shown no aggression, just avoidance and vocalization.
Apply to adopt Molly today at Petfinder.
Brutus, American Staffordshire terrier mix
Brutus is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix staying at LUV A DOG RESCUE.
He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He has been vaccinated and neutered.
From Brutus' current caretaker:
When I walk with my leash, I am so happy I carry part of it in my mouth! Walking, hiking, riding adventuring — these are my favorite times!
Read more about how to adopt Brutus on Petfinder.
This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
