Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of darling 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.)
Bear, Labrador retriever
Bear is a handsome male Labrador retriever dog currently housed at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.
Bear is already neutered and vaccinated. He's already house-trained.
Notes from Bear's caretakers:
Very excited about life. Needs lots of exercise daily.
Read more about Bear on Petfinder.
Niko, Labrador retriever
Niko is a sweet male Labrador retriever dog staying at Love of Labs.
Niko is a social animal, and he gets along well with other dogs. He has been vaccinated and neutered. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.
More on Niko:
I have lots of energy and I love to be outside so I would love to have a big, fenced yard to run in.
Read more about how to adopt Niko on Petfinder.
Sylvie, Great Pyrenees
Sylvie is a female Great Pyrenees dog in the care of Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue.
Sylvie loves kids, cats or dogs. She's spayed, and she has had all her shots. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
From Sylvie's current caretaker:
She is a lady of leisure who enjoys cuddling on the sofa.
Apply to adopt Sylvie today at Petfinder.
Pizza, mixed breed
Pizza is a charming male mixed breed dog currently residing at Mended Hearts Rescue.
Pizza is looking for a cat-free home. He's vaccinated and neutered. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.
Here's what Pizza's friends at Mended Hearts Rescue think of him:
Pizza is an adorable fellow that just loves people! He the biggest cuddle bug and enjoys snuggling up to just about anyone.
Read more about Pizza on Petfinder.
Lilly, Great Pyrenees
Lilly is a winsome female Great Pyrenees dog being kept at Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue.
Lilly is a social butterfly — she loves other dogs. She is vaccinated and spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Lilly's current caretakers say:
She is a friendly and happy girl who enjoys going for walks, rides fine in a vehicle and is friendly with everyone she meets.
Read more about how to adopt Lilly on Petfinder.
Diesel, pit bull terrier mix
Diesel is a handsome male pit bull terrier mix in the care of Helping Paws, Inc.
Diesel is friendly as can be — he'll get along great with cats, dogs and children. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. Diesel is already neutered and vaccinated.
From Diesel's current caretaker:
He is so very sweet and loves to be with his people. He is pretty lazy most of the time but does enjoy going for walks and for car rides.
Apply to adopt Diesel today at Petfinder.
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