Indianapolis/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on December 20, 2019
These Indianapolis-based puppies are up for adoption and in need of a good homePhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some adorable pups near you up for adoption? There are dozens of deserving puppies 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 puppies 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.)


Kris, Labrador retriever

Kris is a sweet male Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at the Love of Labs.

Kris is a social animal — he gets along well with cats, dogs and kids. His vaccinations are already up to date. Good news: He's already house-trained.

Kris' current caretakers say:

He loves to go on walks and explore new sights. Kris also loves to play with other dogs, kids and squeaky toys. He is a loving, playful pup that is ready for his forever home. 

Apply to adopt Kris today at Petfinder.

Dasher, Labrador retriever mix

Dasher is a darling male Labrador retriever puppy in the care of the Love of Labs.

Dasher gets along well with other dogs. He's been vaccinated. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.

Notes from Dasher's caretakers:

He is such a sweet and loving boy. Dasher just wants to be by his people. Whether he’s napping in his crate or following you around the yard, he’s happy to be close. He does very well in his crate and doesn’t mind lounging in there during the day and sleeps in it through the night.

Apply to adopt Dasher today at Petfinder.

Nick, Labrador retriever

Nick is a handsome male Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at the Love of Labs.

Nick will get along great with your other dogs. His vaccinations are already up to date. Fear not: He's already house-trained.

Nick's current caretakers say:

He has a wonderful personality and loves to follow his people around the house and snuggle at their feet.

Read more about Nick on Petfinder.

Daisy, Labrador retriever

Daisy is a female Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at the Love of Labs.

Daisy loves other dogs. She is already house-trained. Her vaccinations are already up to date.

Notes from Daisy's caretakers:

She is a gorgeous girl with energy to spare. She loves to chew on bones and toys, play tug, and while she doesn’t love to fetch, she does love to play keep away. She likes to cuddle in bed with her foster family at night and is getting used to the crate for short times. She takes a little bit to warm up to new people but a few tasty treats and she’ll be your best friend. She knows sit, down and stay and is currently being professionally trained to teach her more about how to be the best dog. 

Read more about how to adopt Daisy on Petfinder.


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