Animal Groups and Organizations
- Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
- www.ACC-D.org
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Dedicated to furthering development on non-surgical methods of pet population control.
- Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership
- (317) 774-8292
- AdoptArpo.org
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Unites animal-related businesses and groups in central Indiana to promote responsible pet guardianship.
- American Pet Cross
- AmericanPetCross.com
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Supports animals in the areas of disaster relief, adoption, advocacy and special projects.
- Animal Protection Coalition, Inc.
- (812) 729-7111
- AnimalProtectionCoalition.org
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Provides information about animal welfare legislation and other issues.
- Canine Companions for Independence
- (317) 251-8813
- CCI-Indy.org
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Local group supporting the national service dog program for sited disabilities
- CARE Community Animal Rescue Effort
- CARE.RescueGroups.org
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Non-profit volunteer-run group seeking to promote animal welfare through community awareness and responsible pet ownership.
- Cause for Paws
- (574) 753-5575
- ACause4Paws.com
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Cause for Paws promotes the development of human treatment of all animals through education, provides services and educational programs to further the well being of all animals through responsible pet ownership, promotes spay/neuter programs in the community, and facilitates some fostering of animals.
- CHANCE (Connecting Hoosiers for Animal Concerns and Education)
- Email: indychace@animail.net
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Works to bring animal welfare issues to the public.
- Companion Animal Parasite Council
- PetsAndParasites.org
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An independent council of veterinarians devoted to creating guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites as they relate to pets and people.
- A Critter’s Chance, Inc.
- (317) 585-9036
- ACrittersChance.com
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Specializing in wildlife rehabilitation and exotic pet rescue.
- Dogs Deserve Better
- (317) 418-1615
- DogsDeserveBetter.org
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Dedicated to freeing the chained dog and bringing him/her inside.
- FIDO: Friends of the Indianapolis Dogs Outside
- (317) 592-9616
- FIDOIndy.org
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An all volunteer animal welfare group focused on improving the quality of life of chained and outside dogs in Indianapolis.
- ICAN Indiana Canine Assistant Network
- (317) 250-6450
- www.ICANdog.org
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ICAN believes that dogs can be catalysts for positive change in people's lives. By building partnerships through the training and placement of assistance dogs, ICAN creates opportunities for at-risk youth, adults, and people with disabilities.
- Indiana Spay/Neuter Alliance (ISNA)
- (866) 957-7729
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6522 South Empire Road, Bloomington.
Provides statewide referral of low cost spay/neuter services and training on best practices for spay/neuter clinics.
- Indiana-PAW
- Indiana-PAW.com
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Excellent resource containing database of statewide shelters and pet events.
- Indiana-PAW (Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare, Inc.)
- (317) 345-6773
- indiana-PAW.com
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This is a Statewide organization (based in Carmel) that works with animal shelters and citizens across the State to reduce euthanasia of companion animals. Indiana-PAW's website contains a database of statewide shelters, pet events, and volunteer opportunities.
- Indiana Veterinary Medical Association
- (317) 974-0888
- INVMA.org
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Provides animal health information to the public.
- Indianapolis Pug Meet-Up Group
- Pug.Meetup.com/1/about/
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A group where pugs and their people can socialize and have fun.
- Indy Dog & Disc Club
- (317) 557-8536 or (317) 281-3398
- D-Dog.com
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Promotes the human/animal bond, exercise, fun, and safe canine disc play.
- Indy Feral Inc.
- (317) 596-2300
- IndyFeral.org
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Dedicated to trap-neuter-return and colony management for feral cats.
- K-9 Companion Zone
- IndyBarkPark.org
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Works with Indy Parks to develop designated off-leash areas in the city.
- Move to Act
- (317) 298-0992
- MoveToAct.org
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A watchdog organization devoted to improving the welfare of animals.
- National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals
- NAPRP.com
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Provides tools and information to help people involved in shelters and
rescue groups operate their organizations better and save more lives.
- Pals for Paws
- (765) 454-8796
- PalsforPawsInc.com
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A non-profit dedicated to help homeless animals by establishing a spay/neuter program, housing unwanted animals, and educating the public about responsible pet care.
- Paws and Think, Inc.
- (317) 577-1688
- PawsAndThink.org
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Provides innovative programming for at-risk populations in central Indiana.
- People and Animal Learning Services, Inc.
- (812) 336-2798
- PalsTherapy.org
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A nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities Program providing therapeutic riding and hippotherapy services to children and adults with disabilities and at-risk youth from South Central Indiana.
Email: pals@indiana.edu
- Spay Indiana
- (317) 767-0660
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A statewide referral service for low cost spay/neuter services.
Email: spayneuter@hoosierpets.org


