Hank is an 8-year-old sweetheart with a calm, confident presence and a heart made for snuggling. Described as affectionate, chill, and delightfully lazy, Hank is the kind of dog who’s happiest lounging nearby, soaking up love, and keeping life low-key. He’s friendly, easygoing, and a total cuddle bug—an ideal companion for someone who appreciates a relaxed pace.
Behaviorally, Hank is a dream. He’s consistently calm and easy to handle, with relaxed body language and loose tail wags during exams and procedures. He tolerates handling well and enjoys human attention, making him a wonderful candidate for a quiet, loving home.
Hank does have ongoing medical needs that require follow-up care outside of the shelter. He is significantly overweight, which contributes to stiffness and overall health strain. Initial bloodwork showed signs consistent with inflammation and a low thyroid value (which may indicate an underlying thyroid condition and needs further testing), as well as low platelets that may be due to sample artifact and require confirmation. His chemistry values were otherwise unremarkable. On physical exam, Hank was noted to have dental disease, heavy shedding, overgrown nails, mild skin changes on his joints, and debris in his ears—findings that suggest chronic care needs best managed in a home with a veterinarian.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services does not currently have an on-site veterinarian, and with limited resources, advanced diagnostics and ongoing medical care cannot be provided in-house. Hank would truly benefit from an adopter or rescue partner who can help him get the medical attention he needs and support him on a healthy, comfortable path forward.
If you’re looking for a sweet, snuggly senior who gives love freely and asks for little more than comfort, patience, and care, Hank could be your perfect match.
Adoptions are free and include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving with you. To view our current available animals, please visit: https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet.
Hank is an 8-year-old sweetheart with a calm, confident presence and a heart made for snuggling. Described as affectionate, chill, and delightfully lazy, Hank is the kind of dog who’s happiest lounging nearby, soaking up love, and keeping life low-key. He’s friendly, easygoing, and a total cuddle bug—an ideal companion for someone who appreciates a relaxed pace.
Behaviorally, Hank is a dream. He’s consistently calm and easy to handle, with relaxed body language and loose tail wags during exams and procedures. He tolerates handling well and enjoys human attention, making him a wonderful candidate for a quiet, loving home.
Hank does have ongoing medical needs that require follow-up care outside of the shelter. He is significantly overweight, which contributes to stiffness and overall health strain. Initial bloodwork showed signs consistent with inflammation and a low thyroid value (which may indicate an underlying thyroid condition and needs further testing), as well as low platelets that may be due to sample artifact and require confirmation. His chemistry values were otherwise unremarkable. On physical exam, Hank was noted to have dental disease, heavy shedding, overgrown nails, mild skin changes on his joints, and debris in his ears—findings that suggest chronic care needs best managed in a home with a veterinarian.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services does not currently have an on-site veterinarian, and with limited resources, advanced diagnostics and ongoing medical care cannot be provided in-house. Hank would truly benefit from an adopter or rescue partner who can help him get the medical attention he needs and support him on a healthy, comfortable path forward.
If you’re looking for a sweet, snuggly senior who gives love freely and asks for little more than comfort, patience, and care, Hank could be your perfect match.
Adoptions are free and include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving with you. To view our current available animals, please visit: https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet.
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Interested in adopting from IACS? Here’s how our adoption process works:
1. Look at our available animals for adoption online
2. Fill out our online adoption application with the name of the pet you have fallen in love with, OR leave it blank and our adoption counselors will help you pick your new best friend.
3. Submit the application and then come to the shelter.
Walkup Adoptions Daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we would encourage you to still fill out the adoption application online to help speed the process along at the shelter. https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet
Interested in adopting from IACS? Here’s how our adoption process works:
1. Look at our available animals for adoption online
2. Fill out our online adoption application with the name of the pet you have fallen in love with, OR leave it blank and our adoption counselors will help you pick your new best friend.
3. Submit the application and then come to the shelter.
Walkup Adoptions Daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we would encourage you to still fill out the adoption application online to help speed the process along at the shelter. https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet
Adoptions are currently being done 7 days a week. Walkup Adoptions are open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we encourage you to fill out our adoption application online to speed the process along at the shelter: https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet
Adoptions are currently being done 7 days a week. Walkup Adoptions are open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we encourage you to fill out our adoption application online to speed the process along at the shelter: https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet
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Indianapolis Animal Care Services is the state's largest animal shelter with an average annual intake of 10,000 animals. In addition to being a lost and found resource, the shelter has wonderful animals for adoption, a successful volunteer program, and is the enforcement agency for animal-related laws in the city of Indianapolis/Marion County.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services is the state's largest animal shelter with an average annual intake of 10,000 animals. In addition to being a lost and found resource, the shelter has wonderful animals for adoption, a successful volunteer program, and is the enforcement agency for animal-related laws in the city of Indianapolis/Marion County.
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