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Humane Fort Wayne

Animal shelter in Fort Wayne, IN

Everything we do—from adoption and retention programs to clinic services, community outreach and education—stems from our core value, love. We believe when pets have safe and loving homes, they thrive. And with their loving companionship, so do we.

We’re for people. We’re for pets. We’re for Love, Unleashed.

Humane Fort Wayne is a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter.

Contact Adoption Team
Address
901 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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Meet their adoptable pets

901 Leesburg Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Humane Fort Wayne

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MeMe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
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Catnado

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
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Chappo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
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Moon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
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Margo

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Fort Wayne, IN
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Felix

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Fort Wayne, IN

Shelter FAQs

Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, Huntertown
Allen county and surrounding counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

After finding a pet, our team will make sure they think it'll be a good fit. Then the adoption process can continue to the contracts and after a vet check after 10 days.

Adoption application

https://humanefw.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

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Diana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Defiance, OH
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Sahara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Marion, IN
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Ollie

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 5 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
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Babette

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 12 yrs 7 mos
Marion, FL
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Obi

Australian Cattle Dog/Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Angola, IN
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Granite

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Portland, IN

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