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RC Bunny
Meet Bunny! This beautiful 2-year-old female Husky is looking for her forever home. She’s up to date on all vaccinations, fixed, microchipped, and has…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
Dogs for Adoption in Indiana
515 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Indiana. Showing 421–450 of 515 below.
Every dog in Indiana deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in Indiana. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
21 shelters and rescues in Indiana currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Indiana
Indiana's mid-sized set of listings comes mostly from municipal shelters and humane societies, many posted from around Evansville, Aurora and Brazil. A shelter adoption there usually means walk-in hours, a chance to meet dogs in person and often a same-day decision. The rescue groups that list here lean on applications and foster homes, with a visit arranged after a conversation.
From a listing, open the profile and contact the organization holding the dog. Plan on an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Because listings cluster in a few communities, many groups help arrange transport within Indiana. For that dog's history, requirements and availability, the organization on the profile is your source.
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Sheriff
Big Boy Sheriff is quite the handsome charmer. He is still ALL puppy and will need to continue his training. He will do best in an active home that wi…
Pet Refuge • South Bend, IN
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RC Washy
Meet Washy! This sweet 5-year-old male Great Pyrenees is a calm, well-mannered companion looking for his forever home. He’s up to date on all vaccinat…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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RC Brook
Brook is a 9 month old female hound mix. She is great with other dogs and walks well on a leash. She is fixed and ready to find her forever home! Stra…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Squishy
Currently located at our Evansville, IN location SquishyFemale | Pit Mix | Tan with White MarkingsSquishy is as soft and lovable as her name suggests.…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Bessie's Baked Beans
The Humane Society of Sullivan County • Sullivan, IN
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Horsing Around : Whirl Away
I’m a bouncy, happy-go-lucky pup who loves squeaky toys, sprinting in the grass, and giving puppy kisses. My favorite time of day is anytime you're ar…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Cheeseburger
Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location Cheeseburger is ready to be someone's everything. Don't let the name fool you—this handsome 4-year-old…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Maven
Howdy! I'm Maven and I am 1 years old! I am a sweet and friendly girl that loves to sit for snacks! I am playful and love, love, love to run and sniff…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
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Penelope
Penelope is a sweet girl that loves to hike and run around with sticks. She came to us shy at first, but is warming up nicely. She walks well on a lea…
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
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Floyd Dawgs : Juno
These four adorable siblings came to us from Floyd County Animal Shelter, where they had been growing up waiting for a chance at a forever home. Born …
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Rufus
Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location Meet Rufus — the adorable mixed breed mystery boy who is officially dog friendly! At just 1 year old, …
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Esther
Hiiii, I'm Esther and I'm 4 years old! I am a super sweet girl that loves and adores everyone I meet! Literally everyone! I am the friendliest girl wi…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
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Rambler
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
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Benjamin
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
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Bacardi
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
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Nugget
Available through our Evansville locationMeet Nugget! Nugget is a 1-year-old sweetheart weighing in at 42 lbs, and she’s ready to find her forever fam…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Buckeye
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Buckeye This handsome 1-year-old pup weighs around 57 pounds and is full of love, personality, an…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Morticia
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Mortica Mortica is a mixed-breed beauty born in November 2024, and she’s ready to find a home tha…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Cheyenne
Hi there! My name is Cheyenne and I am 5 years old. I came to the shelter with 10 other dogs and now I'm ready for a new beginning. Although I came in…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
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Lil Duke
Lil Duke is an eight-pound Yorkie with a gray coat. While we were told he is three years old, his physical condition and walking style suggest he is l…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Jimmy
Meet Jimmy! This 5-year-old black and white Boston Terrier mix is a sweet, gentle boy who is slowly learning to trust and feel safe. When he first arr…
Ripley County Humane Society • Osgood, IN
Farm Paws : Dot
Dot is a mix between a Jack Russell and a Rocky Mountain Cur, who's father was about 30 pounds. Dot LOVES to be around other dogs and LOVES to be arou…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Family Trees : Birch
The adoption fee for puppies under 6 months of age is $265. If the puppy is too young or small to be fixed there will be a $75 spay/neuter rebate form…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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June KY
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationJune Ky is a smart and energetic 4-year-old Australian Shepherd with a striking black and white coat. …
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Cass
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Cass! Cass is a 3-year-old German Shepherd mix weighing in around 70 pounds of loyal, lovable per…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Cherry
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Cherry! This 1 year old pit mix weighs around 45 lbs and is bursting with energy, personality, an…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
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Brandy Rose
Meet Brandy she is a 4 year-old Mountain Cur/ Lab mix. Brandy appears to have spent most of her life outside in a kennel. She came in with another dog…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Indiana
Programs that help Indiana adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Help paying for carePet Friendly Services of Indiana Spay/Neuter Services (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Statewide reduced cost spay and neuter for limited income pet owners at participating veterinary clinics.
- Low-cost vet careFACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic Services (opens in a new tab) — Indianapolis nonprofit clinic offering spay and neuter, vaccinations, preventive medications and heartworm treatment.
- Spay / neuterIndyHumane Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter surgery with pain medication and cone at the downtown Indianapolis clinic, booked online.
- Spay / neuterHumane Fort Wayne Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — High volume low cost spay and neuter clinic in Fort Wayne with financial assistance for qualified owners.
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Adopting a dog in Indiana — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Indiana?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Indiana, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in Indiana up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Indiana?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in Indiana?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Indiana welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in Indiana instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Indiana offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in Indiana good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
