Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center — Valparaiso
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — currently listed by the Indiana DNR.
Address:
570 North 450 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone:
(219) 299-8027
Email:
info@humaneindiana.org
County:
Porter County
Website:
Humane Indiana
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Native mammals
Hawks and other raptors
Songbirds
Shorebirds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Orphaned wildlife
Injured wildlife
Current Indiana DNR permitting lists the center for mammals with certain species restrictions, birds including raptors, reptiles and amphibians.
Services Provided:
Wildlife rehabilitation
Wildlife intake
Medical treatment
Orphaned wildlife care
Injury rehabilitation
Release back into the wild
Wildlife education
Community outreach
About:
Humane Indiana Wildlife operates a wildlife rehabilitation and education center in Valparaiso. The center rescues, rehabilitates and returns native wildlife to suitable habitat whenever possible and also provides public education programs focused on wildlife and conservation. Animal intake is available seven days a week during posted seasonal hours.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
IndyHumane — Indianapolis
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
7929 N. Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone:
(317) 872-5650
Email:
prc@indyhumane.org — Pet Resource Center
County:
Marion County
Website:
IndyHumane – Find your future friend forever
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Owned pets needing support
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Foster care
Owner surrender assistance
Pet resource assistance
Low-cost vaccinations
Spay and neuter services
Microchipping
Pet behavior resources
About:
IndyHumane has served central Indiana since 1905 and operates its primary adoption center on North Michigan Road. The organization shelters and adopts dogs and cats while also providing preventive veterinary services, spay/neuter services and programs intended to help families keep pets in their homes. It is a limited-admission shelter rather than Indianapolis’ municipal stray-intake facility.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary — Brownsburg
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No — the organization specifically states that it is not licensed to accept wildlife.
Address:
8420 N. County Road 650 E
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone:
(317) 496-8467
Email:
oinkingacres@gmail.com
County:
Hendricks County
Website:
Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Pigs
Cows
Goats
Sheep
Donkeys
Miniature horses
Mules
Other farm animals
Services Provided:
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Permanent sanctuary
Neglect and abandonment response
Hoarding-case assistance
Medical care
Lifetime animal care
Animal welfare education
About:
Oinking Acres rescues and provides sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, abused and unwanted farm animals. Although the sanctuary began with a strong focus on pigs, it now houses a variety of livestock and other hoofed animals and works with individuals, shelters and agencies on farm-animal cases.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
The Pipsqueakery — Bloomington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — multiple Pipsqueakery rehabilitators appear on Indiana’s current permitted wildlife rehabilitator list.
Address:
8491 S. Rockport Road
Bloomington, IN 47403
Phone:
(812) 955-0067 — wildlife rehabilitation contact listed by Indiana DNR.
Email:
thepipsqueakery@thepipsqueakery.org
County:
Monroe County
Website:
thepipsqueakery.org
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Hamsters
Rats
Mice
Gerbils
Chinchillas
Degus
Prairie dogs
Squirrels
Opossums
Groundhogs
Beavers
Skunks
Turtles
Other small animals and native wildlife
Services Provided:
Small-animal rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Permanent sanctuary
Special-needs animal care
Veterinary treatment
Spay and neuter services
Pet adoption
Animal transfers
Wildlife release
Public education
About:
The Pipsqueakery specializes in small animals with complex medical or behavioral needs while also maintaining an active wildlife rehabilitation program. Its Bloomington facility has veterinary staff on site and provides sanctuary, rehabilitation and adoption or rescue placement depending on each animal’s needs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Humane Society for Hamilton County — Fishers
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
10501 Hague Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone:
(317) 773-4974
Email:
hshc@hamiltonhumane.com
County:
Hamilton County
Website:
hamiltonhumane.com
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Stray companion animals
Owner-surrendered pets
Animals seized by animal control or law enforcement
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Stray intake
Owner surrender
Animal-control sheltering
Foster care
Medical treatment
Microchipping
Lost-pet reunification
Community education
About:
The Humane Society for Hamilton County serves as both a humane society and the animal-control sheltering facility for Hamilton County. It accepts stray and other animals brought through local animal-control and law-enforcement agencies while also operating adoption, foster, medical and community programs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary — Albion
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes.
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No — Black Pine states that it is not licensed or equipped to rehabilitate native Indiana wildlife.
Address:
1426 W. 300 N.
Albion, IN 46701
Phone:
(260) 636-7383
Email:
info@blackpine.org
County:
Noble County
Website:
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Tigers
Bobcats
Bears
Wolves
Foxes
Primates
Exotic birds
Other captive-raised exotic animals
Services Provided:
Exotic-animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Lifetime care
Veterinary care
Animal enrichment
Public education
Exotic-animal welfare advocacy
About:
Black Pine provides permanent refuge for captive-raised exotic and wild animals that can no longer remain in their previous situations. The sanctuary does not buy, sell, trade or breed its residents and has been accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries since 2019.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
WildCare Inc. — Bloomington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — WildCare rehabilitators are currently listed by the Indiana DNR.
Address:
198 N. Hartstrait Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone:
(812) 323-1313
Email:
info@wildcareinc.org
County:
Monroe County
Website:
WildCare Inc. – Wildlife rehabilitation center in Bloomington, Indiana
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Native mammals
Opossums
Skunks
Squirrels
Foxes
Bats
Songbirds
Shorebirds
Waterfowl
Hawks and owls
Turtles
Snakes
Lizards
Frogs and salamanders
Services Provided:
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Injury rehabilitation
Wildlife release
Educational animal programs
Community outreach
About:
WildCare is a Bloomington wildlife rehabilitation organization founded in 2001. It treats injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife and holds permits through the Indiana DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA. Current Indiana DNR listings show WildCare rehabilitators permitted for a broad range of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Misty Eyes Animal Center — Avon
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes.
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
616 S. County Road 800 E.
Avon, IN 46123
Phone:
(317) 858-8022
Email:
adoption@mistyeyes.org
County:
Hendricks County
Website:
Home | Misty Eyes Animal
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Owner-surrendered pets
Services Provided:
Dog rescue
Cat rescue
Foster care
Pet adoption
Medical care
Animal rehabilitation
Owner-surrender assistance
Humane education
Community outreach
About:
Misty Eyes Animal Center is an Avon-based companion-animal rescue founded in 2011. The organization uses foster homes for many of its animals while also operating its adoption center and Kitty City facility for cats and kittens. It provides adoption services as well as humane-education and community programs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Exotic Feline Rescue Center — Center Point
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
2221 E. Ashboro Road
Center Point, IN 47840
Phone:
(812) 835-1130
Email:
office@efrc.org
County:
Clay County
Website:
Exotic Feline Rescue Center
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Tigers
Lions
Leopards
Cougars
Bobcats
Servals
Lynx
Other exotic felines
Other rescued exotic animals
Services Provided:
Exotic-feline rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Lifetime care
Veterinary care
Animal enrichment
Large-animal enclosure management
Public education
About:
The Exotic Feline Rescue Center provides permanent homes for exotic felines and other animals that have been abused, abandoned, neglected or otherwise have nowhere suitable to live. The Center Point sanctuary does not breed or sell its animals and maintains veterinary care and enriched environments for its residents.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center — Huntertown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — currently listed by the Indiana DNR for raptor rehabilitation.
Address:
17688 Lima Road
Huntertown, IN 46748
Phone:
(260) 241-0134 — Raptor Rescue Hotline
Email:
info@soarinhawk.org
County:
Allen County
Website:
Home | Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Eagles
Vultures
Other birds of prey
Services Provided:
Raptor rescue
Emergency raptor intake
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary treatment
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Flight conditioning
Release back into the wild
Raptor conservation education
About:
Soarin’ Hawk specializes in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. The Indiana DNR currently lists the organization for hawks, owls, falcons, eagles and vultures, and its public rescue hotline is used for injured or orphaned raptor calls.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Humane Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
901 St. Francis Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone:
(260) 744-0454
Email:
shelterinfo@humanefw.org
County:
Allen County
Website:
Humane Fort Wayne – Animal Shelter and Veterinary Clinic
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Abandoned pets
Transferred shelter animals
Services Provided:
Dog and cat rescue
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Medical care
Behavioral rehabilitation
Foster care
Spay and neuter services
Low-cost veterinary care
Pet food assistance
Community cat programs
Pet retention assistance
About:
Humane Fort Wayne serves dogs, cats and their families throughout northeast Indiana. Animals entering its care receive veterinary treatment, behavioral assessment and rehabilitation before adoption. The organization also operates veterinary clinics and pet-support programs designed to help animals remain with their families.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Loving Heart Animal Shelter — Lafayette
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes.
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
512 Veterans Memorial Parkway E
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone:
(765) 413-0521
Email:
lovingheartanimalshelter@gmail.com
County:
Tippecanoe County
Website:
Home | Loving Heart
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Abandoned companion animals
Homeless pets
Animals needing rehabilitation
Services Provided:
Dog rescue
Cat rescue
Sheltering
Foster care
Pet adoption
Medical treatment
Animal rehabilitation
Spay and neuter
Socialization
About:
Loving Heart Animal Shelter is a no-kill, all-breed rescue serving dogs and cats. Founded in 2009, the organization provides temporary shelter, foster care and rehabilitation with the goal of placing animals into permanent homes.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Brown County Humane Society — Nashville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
128 S. State Road 135
Nashville, IN 47448
Phone:
(812) 988-7362
Email:
shelter@bchumane.org
County:
Brown County
Website:
Brown County Humane Society
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Stray animals
Abandoned pets
Owner-surrendered pets
Under-socialized cats
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Dog and cat adoption
Lost-pet reunification
Owner surrender
Behavior training
Spay and neuter assistance
Feral cat TNR assistance
Pet food assistance
Barn-cat placement
Community outreach
About:
Brown County Humane Society operates the only animal shelter in Brown County and accepts the county’s homeless dogs and cats regardless of health, temperament or perceived adoptability. It also provides spay/neuter assistance, pet food assistance, behavioral support and programs for community and under-socialized cats.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO) — Fishers / Indianapolis Area
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
P.O. Box 6385
Fishers, IN 46038
ARPO is foster-based and does not operate a public animal shelter.
Phone:
(317) 774-8292
Email:
adoptions@arporescue.org
County:
Hamilton County / Central Indiana service area
Website:
ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, Inc.) – Tails of Resilience
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Stray companion animals
Abandoned pets
Neglected animals
Surrendered pets
Services Provided:
Dog rescue
Cat rescue
Foster care
Pet adoption
Medical care
Animal socialization
Spay and neuter support
Responsible pet ownership education
Shelter diversion
About:
The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership is a foster-based rescue founded in 1998. ARPO temporarily houses stray, abandoned, neglected, abused and surrendered dogs and cats in volunteer foster homes while providing medical care and preparing them for permanent adoption.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026