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Published on January 31, 2020
Want to adopt a pet? Here are 5 lovable pups to adopt now in IndianapolisPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some lovable pups up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing 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.)


Gibbs, pit bull terrier and pointer mix

Gibbs is a lovable male pit bull terrier and pointer mix in the care of Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.

Gibbs is already neutered, and he has had all his shots. Fear not: He's already house-trained.

Here's what Gibbs' friends at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc. think of him:

One year old, 53 pound Pitbull/Pointer mix. Nice guy - picked up as a stray. Wants to please, plays well with other dogs.

Apply to adopt Gibbs today at Petfinder.

Scooby, collie

Scooby is a male collie dog currently residing at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.

Scooby's ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. Scooby is already neutered, and he has had all his shots.

From Scooby's current caretaker:

8-9 year old Collie mix. Surrendered because of a divorce. Sweet quiet dog.

Read more about Scooby on Petfinder.


Opie, Catahoula leopard dog mix

Opie is a charming male Catahoula leopard dog mix currently housed at Every Dog Counts Rescue.

Opie loves cats, dogs and children. Good news: He is already house-trained. He has had all of his shots, and he is neutered.

From Opie's current caretaker:

Opie is a goofball boy who loves to play. He has idiopathic lymphodema, a swelling of his lymph nodes. The vets say there's no need to worry, he may just need some medication on occasion if his condition flares. He's a happy go lucky boy who just wants a home of his own to grow up in.

Read more about Opie on Petfinder.

Chewy, schnauzer

Chewy is a sweet male schnauzer dog currently housed at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.

He is already house-trained. Chewy is neutered, and he has had all his shots.

From Chewy's current caretaker:

Nice boy! Great with other dogs - best suited for a calmer home with out a ton of strangers coming in and out. Gets a little anxious with teenagers/kids running in and out. Who doesn't right?

Apply to adopt Chewy today at Petfinder.

Molly, boxer mix

Molly is a charming female boxer mix currently residing at Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue, Inc.

Molly is already spayed and vaccinated. She is already house-trained.

Molly's current caretakers say:

Little Boxer mix - a tad skittish of new things/people. When you come meet her please bring all the family members and kids to meet her. She's very smart and willing to please.

Apply to adopt Molly today at Petfinder.


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