Resources - For The General Indiana Public
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Educational Materials
Indiana-PAW's Points to PAWnder Series
Indiana-PAW has developed a series called "Points to PAWnder." The series consists of short flyers you can download and print that will help you deal with an array of basic pet care topics. Click on any topic below:
- I Am Going On Vacation - What Should I Do With My Pet? [PDF]
- Why Does My Pet Need An Annual Vet Visit? [PDF]
- Lions And Tigers And Bears...You Want One As A Pet? Oh My!! [PDF]
- Real Rabbits vs. Chocolate Candy Rabbits [PDF]
- Electronic Fences? Yes, No, Maybe? [PDF]
- Is Your Dog's Bark Worse Than His Bite? [PDF]
- Be A Hero To Hoosier Pets: Become A Foster Parent! [PDF]
- Low-Cost Indiana Spay/Neuter Resources [PDF]
- Low Cost Vaccines, Exams & Microchipping [PDF]
- After-Hours Pet Emergency Services & Poison Control Serving Hoosiers [PDF]
- Pet Loss Resources Serving Hoosiers [PDF]
- Match Made In Heaven: Choosing The Right Pet [PDF]
- Introducing Your New Cat To Your Resident Cat [PDF]
- Pet Identification - It Could Save Your Pet's Life! [PDF]
- Pet First Aid: 5 Steps To Prepare For An Emergency [PDF]
- The "Scoop" On Litter Box Problems [PDF]
- Heartworm Prevention for Dogs & Cats [PDF]
- Your Pregnancy & Cats: Toxoplasmosis Facts & Myths [PDF]
- Why To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet [PDF]
- Manage Your Allergies & Keep Your Pet [PDF]
- New Babies & Pets: Finding Harmony [PDF]
- Helping A Puppy Who Chews [PDF]
- The Debate Over Indoor & Outdoor Cats [PDF]
- Summer Safety Tips For Your Pet [PDF]
- Fourth Of July Safety Tips For Pets [PDF]
Educational Materials: Other Resources
Indiana-PAW is also proud to be partnering with ASTRO (American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier Rescue) to provide pit bull related educational materials. Click here to view these education materials.
Find A Pet To Adopt
Indiana-PAW Super Database
To help the public and the local animal welfare community, Indiana-PAW has compiled a list of 400+ shelters, rescue, and education groups serving Indiana, including phone numbers, website address, and/or email addresss - the Indiana-PAW Super Database. You're next best friend may be at one of these shelters or rescue groups, waiting for you!
Indiana-PAW Featured Pet Of The Week
Each week, Indiana-PAW features a photo and bio of a special animal available for adoption at an Indiana shelter or rescue group. Click here to see if this week's featured pet could be the next love of your life!
Indiana-PAW Super Calendar
See which shelters and rescue groups will be at PETsMARTs and PETCOs near you this weekend with adoptable animals! You can also find out when local groups are having public meetings, volunteer orientations, and special events! Click here to see the Indiana-PAW Super Calendar.
Search Petfinder
Petfinder is an on-line, searchable database of animals that need homes. It is also a directory of over 7,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet database. Find your next pet by filling out the box below!
Keep Your Pet Healthy & Safe
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources
Click here for a printable flyer of low-cost spay neuter resources.
FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
FACE is a nonprofit clinic located in downtown Indianapolis that provides low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats, plus vaccinations and other basic wellness services. They have no income qualifications.
Phone: 317-638-FACE
Website: www.facespayneuter.orgSpay-Neuter Services of Indiana
Providing solutions to the pet overpopulation problem in and around Indianapolis through various cat and dog spay/neuter programs throughout the year.
Phone: 317-767-7771
Website: www.spayneuterservices.org
E-mail: info@spayneuterservices.orgNeuter Scooter
This mobile clinic travels all around Indiana. See website below for dates and locations.
Phone: 866-662-5838
Website: www.neuterscooter.comNorth Central Indiana Spay & Neuter Clinic
A non-profit reduced fee spay/neuter program near Lafayette, IN.
Phone: 765-589-8299
Website: www.pleasespay.orgLow Cost Spay Neuter Clinic
A non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter clinic located in Noblesville, IN.
Phone: 317-706-0537
Website: www.lowcostclinic.orgPets ALIVE Spay/Neuter Clinic
Pets ALIVE Spay/Neuter Clinic is a nonprofit low-cost spay-neuter clinic located in Bloomington, IN which offers a free transport service for Animal Welfare groups within a 90-mile radius.
Phone: 812-824-1 FIX / 812-345-0948
Website: www.petsalivespayneuter.orgPet Neutering & Adoption Services, Inc.
Pet Neutering Service helps limited income people spay/neuter their pets.
Phone: 219-987-PAWS
Website: www.petneutering.comSpay Neuter League, Inc.
Spay-Neuter League Inc. is a charitable group run entirely by a small group of volunteers. They offer a limited number of $30 coupons each month to help offset the cost of spaying and neutering.
Phone: 812-235-6465
Website: www.terrehautespayneuter.org
E-mail: info@terrehautespayneuter.orgIndy Feral
Indy Feral offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management for free-roaming (stray and feral) cats. Financial, shelter, and food assistance is offered for qualified caretakers.
Phone: 317-596-2300
Website: www.indyferal.orgSpay USA
They will direct you to a low cost veterinarian in your area to have this very important procedure done.
Phone: 800-248-SPAY
Website: www.spayusa.orgLow Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
Low cost clinic in Fort Wayne.
Phone: 260-424-5982okSpay
Discounted spay/neuters for Harrison County residents.
Phone: 812-969-2615
Website: www.okspay.orgHarrison County Spay/Neuter Program
Discounted spay/neuters for Harrison County residents.
Phone: 812-969-2615
Website: www.harrisoncountyhealth.com/spay_neuter.htmOhio County Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Program
The Ohio County Animal Shelter provides vouchers good for 50 percent off, not only spay & neuter, but also routine vet checks and rabies shots. Owners have to be Ohio County residents and the animals must be tagged. Vouchers are redeemable at two area vets.
Phone: 812-438-9220
Website: members.petfinder.org/~IN106/
E-mail: amy4448@hotmail.comHumane Society of Tipton County
The Humane Society of Tipton County offers low cost spay/neuter services to anyone in any county using Pets ALIVE out of Bloomington, IN. Animals are transported every 3rd Monday of the month.
Phone: 765-675-1692
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/IN266.html
E-mail: saveananimal@yahoo.comHendricks County Humane Society
The Hendricks County Humane Society offers their HOPE low cost spay/neuter services to anyone (no income qualifications) willing to drive their pet to the vets participating in Hendricks County.
Phone: 317-745-8181
Website: www.hendrickscountyhumanesociety.orgPals For Paws & Noah's Ark Spay/Neuter Clinic
Pals For Paws & Noah's Ark Spay/Neuter Clinic offers low cost spay/neuter services for cats/kittens to anyone (no income qualifications) willing to drive to their clinic. Pets who are brought in for spay/neuter surgery also receive free vaccines.
Phone: 765-868-8140
Website: www.palsforpawsinc.comSpay Neuter Indiana Pets, Inc. ("SNIP")
Spay Neuter Indiana Pets provides education on spay/neuter along with financial aid and discounted services at area veterinarians and local spay/neuter clinics. Located in Greenwood, Indiana.
Phone: 317-727-9183
Website: www.spayneuterindianapets.comStop Pet Overpopulation Today ("SPOT") Spay/Neuter Clinic
Stop Pet Overpopulation Today (SPOT) is a non-profit, high quality, low cost spay/neuter clinic will be offering sterilization procedures for dogs, cats and rabbits. They opened February 2008.
Phone: 765-795-4336
Website: www.seespot.orgPaws 'N Purrs/South Bend Animal Care & Control Spay/Neuter Transport to NAWS
Paws 'N Purrs and South Bend Animal Care & Control are providing a transport truck to the NAWS low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Mokena, IL on the 4th Thursday of every month. Each truck will be limited to a certain number of dogs and cats of each sex and of certain weight classes in dogs. A Rabies vaccine at the cost of $10 will be required with spay/neuter surgery unless owner can show proof of current Rabies Certificate. Base prices start at $25 for cats and $50 for dogs. Feral cats are welcome in secure capture cages. Owners are responsible for bringing animals in secure cages or carriers.
Email: info@pawsnpurrs.org
Website: www.pawsnpurrs.orgSpay Neuter Assistance Programs (SNAPs)
SNAPs provide financial assistance to qualified low-income residents of their particular counties. Contact these groups for more information on their programs:Additional contact information for these groups can be found in our Indiana-PAW Super Database.
- Bartholomew County Humane Society - 812-372-6063
- Dearborn County Friends of Animals - 812-537-0046
- Dubois County Humane Society - 812-482-7387
- Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control - 260-427-1244
- Johnson County Humane Society - 317-767-9696
- Marion-Grant Humane Society - 765-664-1111
- Monroe County Humane Association - 812-333-6242
- Morgan County Humane Society - 765-349-9177
- Humane Society for Hamilton County - 317-773-4974
- Pals for Paws - 765-454-8796
- Tippecanoe County Humane Society - 765-474-5222
- White River Humane Society - 812-279-2457
- Animal Kindness, Inc. (Miami County) - 765-473-6584
Low Cost Vaccines, Exams & Microchipping
Click here for a printable flyer of low-cost vaccination, exam & microchip clinccs.
FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
FACE offers vaccinations and basic wellness services Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First come, first served basis.
Phone: 317-638-3223
Website: www.facespayneuter.orgLow Cost Spay Neuter Clinic
Offer low-cost vaccines for both dogs and cats Monday to Thurday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 317-706-0537
Website: www.lowcostclinic.orgAnimal House Wellness/Vaccination Clinic
Low-cost wellness exams and vaccinations are offered at the Tractor Supply Co. in Greenwood every Saturday from 9AM-1PM. Walk-ins only, no appointments.
Phone: 317-346-7083 / 317-882-5800Hawthorn Community Center
Every Wednesday; provides low cost medical care. 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Phone: 317-637-4312Keystone Pet Hospital
Offers a low-cost vaccination clinic every Wednesday morning. You must call for an appointment.
Phone: 317-546-2476WellPets Wellness Clinics hosted by Pet Supplies Plus
Low-cost wellness exams and vaccinations offered at Indianapolis Pet Supplies Plus. Call individual store or see in-store display area for details.
Phone: 317-241-1400 (Westside), 317-475-9603 (Broad Ripple) & 317-889-6311 (Southside)WellPets Wellness Clinics
Well Pets Economy Clinics provides wellness care, vaccines and other diagnostics for cats and dogs. These low cost clinics are conveniently located at pet supply stores throughout Central Indiana.
Phone: 317-913-9359
Website: www.wellpetsclinics.comLove My Pet Vaccination Clinics at Petco
Stop Pet Overpopulation Today ("SPOT") Spay/Neuter Clinic
Call individual store or see in-store display area for details.
Phone: 219-924-9219 (Highland) & 219-942-3792 (Merrillville)
Stop Pet Overpopulation Today (SPOT) provides vaccines and other basic health services at the time of surgery and also on scheduled wellness clinic days. They opened February 2008.
Phone: 765-795-4336
Website: www.seespot.orgHumane Society of Indianapolis - Low-Cost Microchipping
Offers $20 microchipping during adoption center hours.
Phone: 317-872-5650
Website: www.indyhumane.orgIndianapolis Animal Care & Control - Low-Cost Microchipping
Offers $10 microchipping during hours of operation.
Phone: 317-327-1397
Website: www.indygov.org/accdHealthyPets.com
Offers many prescriptions and over-the-counter pet medications at discounted prices.
Phone: 800-889-9475
Website: www.healthypets.comAfter-Hours Pet Emergency Services (For Evenings & Weekends)
Click here for a printable flyer of emergency resources.
Animal Emergency Clinic
8250 Bash Street
Located in Castleton area of Indianapolis
Phone: 317-849-4925Noah's Animal Hospital & 24-Hour Emergency Center
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for emergencies.
5510 Millersville Road
Located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, just SW of 56th St. & Emerson Ave.
Phone: 317-253-1327
Website: www.noahshospitals.comVCA West 86th St. Animal Hospital
4030 West 86th Street
Located on the northwest side of Indianapolis
Phone: 317-872-0200
Website: www.vcawest86thstreet.comEmergency Vets Airport Animal Emergi-Center
5235 West Washington Street
Located near the airport in Indianapolis
Phone: 317-248-0832Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center
5245 Victory Drive
Located on the southside of Indianapolis near Beach Grove
Phone: 317-738-3911
Website: www.indyvet.comNorthwood Veterinary Emergency Practice
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.
3255 North State Road 9
Located in Anderson
Phone: 765-649-5218
Website: www.northwoodveterinary.comCalumet Emergency Veterinary Clinic
216 W. Lincoln Hwy
Located in Schererville
Phone: 219-865-0970Animal Emergency Clinic
17903 State Route 23
Located in South Bend
Phone: 574-272-9611North Central Veterinary Emergency Center (NCVEC)
1645 S. U.S. Highway 421
Located on the Purdue University North Central campus in Westville
Phone: 219-785-7300
Website: www.ncvec.pnc.eduEmergency & Critical Animal Care
5818 Maplecrest Rd
Located in Fort Wayne
Phone: 219-426-1062Aboite Animal Clinic & Housecall Practice
3424 Taylor St.
Located in Fort Wayne
Vet's Pager for Emergencies: 260-480-6018
Office Number: 260-432-5525Animal Emergency Clinic of Tippecanoe County
1343 Sagamore Pkwy North
Located in Lafayette
Phone: 765-449-2001Note: The listings above have been compiled by Indiana-PAW for information only. Please contact these clinics to verify this information prior to your pet having an emergency, as information is subject to change.
Animal Poison Hotlines
Click here for a printable flyer of emergency resources.
ASPCA 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Poison Hotline
Did your dog just eat chocolate? Cat eat a poisonous flower? Call this 24-hour number for help.
Phone: 888-426-4435
Website: www.aspca.org/apccNorth Shore Animal League of America Animal Poison Hotline
This number could save your pet's life if he or she has ingested a poison.
Phone: 866-436-4228
Miscellaneous
E-Bulletin Boards
Click here to go to our boards where you can exchange pet care tips, post information on adoptable pets, share information about your veterinary, boarding, or grooming services, etc.
Pets & Infants
Want to learn how to prepare the family dog for the arrival of your new baby? Clarian North Hospital in Indianapolis offers an inexpensive class (Bow Wow & Baby) for new and soon-to-be parents to help them navigate the changes in the household when a new baby arrives. Tips are discussed about preventing jealousy and assessing canine behavior. Plus, you will learn how to help your dog adapt to the sights and sounds of a newborn. For more information, click here.
Report Animal Abuse
Because animals can't speak for themselves, they depend on us to report animal cruelty. See this list of local animal control numbers you can call to report animal abuse and neglect, including dogs who are inappropriately chained up outdoors without adequate shelter and/or foods. You may remain anonymous.
- Indianapolis: 317-327-4622 or 317-327-1397 or 317-262-TIPS
- Carmel: 317-571-2580
- Noblesville: 317-776-6356 or 317-773-1300
- Cicero: 317-984-9327
- Westfield: 317-896-5236
- Hamilton County: 317-773-1872
- New Castle (Henry County): 765-529-8131
- Bloomington: 812-349-3492
- Hammond: 219-853-6507
- Columbus: 812-376-2505
- Griffith: 219-922-1766
- South Bend: 574-235-9303
- Richmond: 765-983-7247
- Wayne County: 765-973-9200
- Johnson County: 317-736-3924
If you see a dog chained or penned outdoors constantly in the Indianapolis area, you can also contact Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO) for assistance. Please note, however, that FIDO has NO police powers and cannot enforce the animal care & treatment or animal cruelty laws.
Indiana Animal Laws
Curious to know what the laws are in Indiana regarding pets and animals? Click here to find all the Indiana state laws -- Chapter 531 contains the animal ordinances. There are also some ordinances in the Dept of Public Safety chapter regarding roles and responsibilities of the Animal Care & Control Division and the Animal Care & Control Board.
Pet Loss Support
Click here for a printable flyer of pet loss resources.
ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline
The ASPCA Counseling Department offers a full range of pet loss and bereavement services, including free nationwide consultation to bereaved owners on a 24-hour basis.
Phone: 1-800-946-4646, use keypad to punch in pin number 140-7211 and then your own phone number. The call will be returned.
E-mail: counselor@aspca.orgPet Loss Support Group of Indiana
A free self-help support group that provides a means of communication with others who are experiencing grief over the loss of a pet. A phone support system is available for people to use in between meetings or for those who do not wish to attend meetings but do feel the need to talk with someone who understands. There is no charge to attend meetings or receive newsletters. The group meets monthly at a local library (see website for more info).
Phone: 317-898-1051
Website: www.inpetloss.org
E-Mail: oakhall13@cs.comPet Loss Grief Support Group of the Greater Indianapolis, Indiana area
A free self-help group that provides education about coping with loss and the emotional support people receive from discussing common feelings.
Phone: 317-251-4028
Website: www.gpaindy.org/petloss.htmlPurdue University Veterinary Family Support Service
People who are having difficulty adjusting to the death or illness of a beloved pet can get counseling at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine, provided by trained veterinary students.
Phone: 765-494-1107Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline & Support Group
Provides referral information on professional grief counseling and information packets on children and grief, euthanasia, pet loss and the elderly and a pet loss bibliography. Call and leave a voice mail message at any time. A volunteer will pick up messages and call back between 7-9 p.m. Central Time each weekday evening. There is no charge for this service, but long distance calls will be returned collect.
Phone: 630-325-1600
Website: www.chicagovma.org/petlosssupport/University of Illinois C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline
The C.A.R.E. Helpline was developed to provide a supportive outlet for people experiencing the actual or anticipated loss of their cherished companion animal.
Phone: 877-394-CARE
Website: www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/
Email: griefhelp@cvm.uiuc.eduAssociation for Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB)
The APLB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people who are coping with the death of a pet. APLB has created a worldwide clearing house for all information on pet bereavement on their website, updated regularly with what they believe to be the best bibliography of books and tapes on this subject.
Phone: 718-382-0690
Website: www.aplb.org
E-Mail: sife@aol.comNational Cancer Support Group for Animals
A group dedicated to providing support for those individuals who have lost or are going to lose a pet. Although their focus is on those dealing with cancer, they are available to all those who love their four-legged kids. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 508-285-2525A Pet Remembered
Located in Indianapolis, A Pet Remembered is a pet funeral and memorial center run by a fully state licensed funeral director. They can provide everything from a memorial service to full burial to motorcade with hearse and a butterfly release in the park. Two of Indiana-PAW's board members used A Pet Remembered when their beloved dog, Melanie, passed away and they can not say enough good things about the wonderful people that allowed them to give her a beatiful send-off.
Phone: 317-271-0200
Website: www.apetremembered.net
E-mail: info@apetremembered.netPet Angel Memorial Center
Located in Carmel, this agency helps people mourn, memorialize, and celebrate the life they shared with their pet angel.
Phone: 317-569-6000
Website: www.petangelmemorialcenter.com
E-mail: info@petangelmemorialcenter.comFaithful Friends, Inc.
Pet After Care Services designed to give you many dignified ways to say goodbye to your trusted pet friend.
Phone: 574-389-9900
Website: www.faithfulpetfriends.com
E-mail: info@faithfulpetfriends.comPet Loss Support
Counseling for adults, adolescents, and children for pet loss support.
Website: www.joyful-spirit.com
E-mail: kim@joyful-spirit.comPet Loss Grief Support Website
Home to the Monday night candle ceremony to honor your sick or departed pets.
Website: www.petloss.comRainbows Bridge
A grief support center with pet loss forum. Also has one-on-one counseling options available.
Website: www.rainbowsbridge.comAngel-Hearts Organization
Online memorials and a support/discussion forum.
Website: www.angel-hearts.orgAnimal Love & Loss Network
ALLN seeks to bring together those who are mourning the injury, illness or loss of an animal companion.
Website: www.alln.orgBooks
The following books may also be of interest in helping you deal with the loss of a beloved pet:
Financial Assistance
If you need financial help with your dog or cat, please visit IMOM.org. In Memory Of Magic (IMOM) is a group dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
Discounts For Good Samaritans Fostering Animals
To encourage Hoosiers to open their homes and foster animals currently in shelters and rescue groups, Indiana groomers, pet services companies, and trainers are partnering with Indiana-PAW to provide discounts to these Good Samaritan foster parents.
The following generous groups have agreed to provide a discount to Hoosiers who are fostering animals:
Groomers Vendor Information Camp Bow Wow
5950 W. Raymond St.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-244-4229 www.campbowwowusa.comCamp Bow Wow, located at 5950 W. Raymond Street (just across I-465 from Indianapolis International Airport) will give 10% off their dog boarding services to any Good Samaritan who is fostering an animal through the Indiana-PAW "Foster Roster" program. To learn more, call 317-244-4229. Wipe Your Pawz!
5510 Lafayette Rd Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-217-1772
www.wipeyourpawz.comWipe Your Pawz is willing to give 5% off their photography services, self-pet wash & grooming center, and pet store, to any Good Samaritan who is fostering an animal through the Indiana-PAW "Foster Roster" program, or who is an Indiana-PAW volunteer. Dapper Dog
812 W. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
317-566-0533Dapper Dog in Carmel is willing to give a 15% discount to any Good Samaritan who is fostering a dog or cat for a shelter or rescue group. You just need to be sure to ask for Shane Heefner, the owner, for the discount. All Pets
5653 Morris Street
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-240-8772All Pets in Indianapolis will offer a discount to anyone who has registered for Indiana-PAW's "Foster Roster" and is having a foster animal groomed. Andrea's Mobile Grooming
Evansville/Newburgh Area
812-853-5456Andrea lives in Newburgh and offers her services to the surrounding area. If anyone in the Evansville/ Newburgh area, is fostering a dog, she will offer them 20% off their grooming. Animal Arts Academy
1744 E. 116th St.
Carmel, IN 46032
317-575-1122
www.animalarts.netThe Animal Arts Academy in Carmel is offering to give your foster pet a normal groom (or bath/nails/ears) at 50% off! The only requirements are (1) an up-to-date shot record, and (2) an appointment time. Call for appointments.
Shaggy Dog Salon & Dog-O-Mat
2437 State Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-404-8514
765-477-0670
Shaggy Dog Salon & Dog-O-Mat offers a discount on its grooming services for residents who are fostering an animal for a shelter or rescue group. Pet Services Vendor Information Lucky Dog Retreat
71st & Binford Blvd. (in Lakewood Shoppes)
317-849-5555
www.luckydogretreat.comLucky Dog Retreat is a daycare set up with the best interest of the dog in mind. Our goal is to give the working public more options for managing their dog as part of the family. Also, to reduce the number of dogs relinquished to shelters because of behavior problems brought on by separation anxiety, lack of socialization and destructive behaviors brought on by boredom. Lucky Dog Retreat offers reduced daycare and boarding rates to dogs adopted from shelter and rescue organizations. We also offer the same discount to dogs that enroll in the training classes provided by Warren Patitz (see below) on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The Pet Company, Inc.
10540 Jessup Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46280
317-571-1877
www.indypetservices.com
thepetco@aol.comThe Pet Company, Inc. offers a 10% discount on its petsitting services for Marion and Hamilton County residents who have adopted an animal and/or who are fostering an animal. The discount for adoptors lasts for six months after they adopt the animal. The discount for foster parents lasts for the length of the time they foster an animal. Alternative Pet Services
3630 Davis Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239-9361
317-213-6071
www.alternativepetservices.com
duane@alternativepetservices.comAlternative Pet Services offers a discount on its pet services (pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi, and waste patrol) for residents who are fostering an animal for a shelter or rescue group. Heather Pierson
Pierson Bark Park
317-577-BARKPierson Bark Park offers free admission for foster dogs! Pierson Bark Park is now open in Fishers. The Carmel Pet Sitter LLC
317-867-6363
www.thecarmelpetsitter.comThe Carmel Pet Sitter is offering a 20% discount for foster parents, and any non-profit or pending non-profit animal rescue group. Regular rates are $15/visit for up to three pets for a 20-30 minute visit, so the price for fosters would be $12 visit. Dog Behavior Training Vendor Information Warren G. Patitz
Doggone Connection
317-298-0992
www.doggoneconnection.comLong-time dog trainer Warren G. Patitz (of Doggone Connection) - in partnership with Indianapolis Animal Care and Control (2600 South Harding St. in Indy), "For the Dogs!" (10617 Zionsville Rd. in Zionsville) and "Lucky Dog Retreat" (5990 E. 71st St., Indianapolis) offers FREE dog behavior-training classes for dogs being fostered by an Indiana individual. Karla Norton
K-Lynn K-9 Training
klynnk9training@yahoo.comK-Lynn K-9 Training offers three free dog training classes for dogs who are being fostered by Good Samaritans for any Indiana animal shelter or rescue organization or for dogs whose owners can show proof that they adopted their dog from a shelter or rescue organization.