Humane Society of St. Joseph County Indiana

Animal shelter in Mishawaka, Indiana

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2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545

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Adoptable Pets at Humane Society of St. Joseph County Indiana

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Shelter FAQs

Welcome to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County Indiana's website. Incorporated in 1886, we are one of Indiana's oldest service organizations and still the areas largest animal care facility. Servicing the greater St. Joseph County region and multiple municipalities, the HSSJC sees over 10,200 animals each year. Providing a vast array of community services and educational programs the Humane Society of St. Joseph County truly looks to embody it's motto of "WE CARE" on many levels. Operating the Department of Animal Welfare, the Humane Society of St. Joseph County's Humane Officers respond to over 14,000 cruelty, neglect, and abuse calls each year. Comprising a team of highly trained officers with specialized study in everything from equine science to criminal justice, the Department of Animal Welfare is dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals within our community!
We serve St. Joseph County Indiana, including Mishawaka City. We do NOT serve the city of South Bend.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Center is open for walk-in visitors Monday-Saturday 2:00pm-4:30pm. We strongly encourage all parties interested in adopting fill out an online adoption application 48 business hours prior to visiting:
1. Apply to adopt by filling out the adoption application at www.humanesocietystjc.org
2. Wait patiently as a Humane Society staff member processes your adoption application. This process may take up to a week but we strive to finish processing applications within 48 business hours of receiving them.
3. We will call you and set up a specific time for you to visit the shelter and meet the animal(s) you are interested in.
4. At the appointment time you’ll be able to meet our adoptable pets. If it’s a match, you’ll take your new adoptable pet home the same day!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Humane Society of St. Joseph County Indiana

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Cavachon Charleston

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Bichon Frise

Male, 5 mos

Mishawaka, IN

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Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
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Pyredoodle Percy

Great Pyrenees/Standard Poodle

Male, 1 yr 7 mos

Mishawaka, IN

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Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
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GD Baron Blue

Great Dane

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos

Mishawaka, IN

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Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Good with dogs
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