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Indianapolis animal shelters

There are 158 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Indianapolis metro area, including the cities of Indianapolis, Anderson, and Carmel. Combined, these Indianapolis metro animal shelters employ 354 people, earn more than $31 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $36 million.
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Job trends for Indianapolis animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
13
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Indianapolis

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
35
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Indianapolis

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1-20 of 158

IndyHumane

IndyHumane improves animal welfare through affordable vaccines and spay/neuter services, pet resource support, community partnerships, and adoption programs that give pets second chances.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
89
EIN
35-0876385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Face Low-Cost Animal Clinic

Indianapolis' nonprofit, low-cost animal clinic provides affordable spay/neuter, vaccinations, and wellness services to prevent unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
50
EIN
35-1917847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Indy Animals

Friends of Indy Animals supports Indianapolis Animal Care Services with foster care, adoptions, funding for emergency situations, spay and neuter surgeries, medication and vaccines.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
2
EIN
32-0099654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Friendly Services of Indiana

Pet Friendly Services of Indiana provides free/low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to prevent animal suffering and overpopulation.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$715.0k
Employees
3
EIN
31-0922223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosie's Southside Animal Shelter (SSASI)

The mission of Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue healthy and treatable dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia, nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes, and reserve euthanasia for those animals.
Revenue
$769.6k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
23
EIN
35-1917438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Love Pet Project

Love Pet Project rescues homeless animals with medical and behavioral issues, providing treatment and finding them new homes.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$395.3k
Employees
30
EIN
84-4899600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical Mutts Service Dogs

Medical Mutts rescues dogs and trains them to be service animals while prioritizing research, education, and ethical training.
Revenue
$792.6k
Assets
$172.7k
Employees
31
EIN
83-3099630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protection League

Animal Protection League fights animal abuse, cares for animals in Anderson, IN, and helps find permanent homes.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$55.4k
Employees
36
EIN
35-2204674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis

SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Indianapolis, IN that was founded in 1946.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-0868029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Almost Home Schnauzer Rescue

Almost Home Schnauzer Rescue saves schnauzers in need, partners with shelters and owners, and places dogs in caring permanent homes.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4404337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goldence

Goldence is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Noblesville, IN that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2763538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tails and Trails Rescue

Tails and Trails Rescue is a non-profit organization that saves adoptable dogs from euthanasia by providing them with food, shelter, medical care, and supplies.
Revenue
$185.7k
Assets
$13.2k
Employees
0
EIN
47-1123595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope haven canine rescue

Hope haven canine rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cloverdale, IN that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-3526702
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO)

ARPO temporarily shelters and cares for cats and dogs, provides veterinary care, and facilitates adoption. Programs include website development and insurance fees support.
Revenue
$223.6k
Assets
$155.8k
Employees
0
EIN
35-2058080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana

Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana rescues and fosters Shetland Sheepdogs, provides continued care, and places shelties with permanent, loving families in Indiana.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2013392
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastside Pawject

Eastside Pawject is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Indianapolis, IN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3856790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mary Powell Crume Trust

The Mary Powell Crume Trust distributes 5% of its earnings to provide care and relief to animals in support of the Humane Society of Indianapolis, Inc.
Revenue
$392.3k
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6008569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creekside Animal Rescue

Creekside Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Roachdale, IN that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1086930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cuddle Me Cat Rescue

Cuddle Me Cat Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes cats through volunteers, providing medical care and Trap/Neuter/Release to reduce community cat populations.
Revenue
$179.1k
Assets
$24.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2890268
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gatchel Piggy Rescue and Sanctuary

Gatchel Piggy Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Alexandria, IN that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4087542
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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