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Helping PAWS, Inc.

Helping PAWS is dedicated to improving the lives of animals locally, and nationally; alleviating their suffering and elevating their status in society through the rescue and rehabilitation of animals in need and through the education of their community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, advocating the value of all animal life, in hopes to end the neglect and abuse of all animals and to end the devastating pet overpopulation through spay and neuter advocacy.

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Broad Ripple, IN
Marion County, IN
Hamilton County, IN
Johnson County, IN
Hendricks County, IN
Morgan County, IN
Shelby County, IN
Hancock County, IN
Boone County, IN

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

An adoption application is required prior to meeting any adoptable dog or cat and we also do home visits for dogs only.

Adoption application

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