Gordo is a friendly, wiggly dog who enjoys meeting new people and handles the shelter environment well. When approached at his kennel, he greeted calmly with a loose, happy body and was easy to leash. He walked down the aisle without reacting to other dogs and headed outside with confidence.
During a dog-to-dog introduction, Gordo initially showed some stiffness and had slightly raised hackles as he approached the other dog. Once the other dog relaxed and lay down in the grass, Gordo quickly followed suit—his body loosened, his tail wagged softly, and his hackles dropped. The two dogs exchanged play bows and took turns trying to chase each other, maintaining loose, friendly behavior throughout the interaction. Gordo returned to his kennel with no issues. He walked past other dogs without reacting, went right into his kennel, and was easy to unleash.
Gordo is a social, adaptable dog who benefits from calm introductions and quickly transitions into relaxed, playful behavior. He would do well in a home that can continue providing positive interactions and steady structure.
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.
Gordo is a friendly, wiggly dog who enjoys meeting new people and handles the shelter environment well. When approached at his kennel, he greeted calmly with a loose, happy body and was easy to leash. He walked down the aisle without reacting to other dogs and headed outside with confidence.
During a dog-to-dog introduction, Gordo initially showed some stiffness and had slightly raised hackles as he approached the other dog. Once the other dog relaxed and lay down in the grass, Gordo quickly followed suit—his body loosened, his tail wagged softly, and his hackles dropped. The two dogs exchanged play bows and took turns trying to chase each other, maintaining loose, friendly behavior throughout the interaction. Gordo returned to his kennel with no issues. He walked past other dogs without reacting, went right into his kennel, and was easy to unleash.
Gordo is a social, adaptable dog who benefits from calm introductions and quickly transitions into relaxed, playful behavior. He would do well in a home that can continue providing positive interactions and steady structure.
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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