Humane Society of Marion County — a No Kill Shelter

Animals for Adoption

Give a homeless animal their forever home. Browse our available dogs and cats below.

Adoption Fees

Current Fees — through June 30, 2026

Dog Fees

Puppies (6 months and under)$175
Dogs (7 months or older)$50
Dogs (7 years or older)$0
Dogs (90+ days in shelter)$0

Cat Fees

Kittens (6 months and under)$75
Cats (7 months or older)$25
Cats (7 years or older)$0
Cats (90+ days in shelter)$0

New Fees — effective July 1, 2026

Dog Fees

Puppies (11 months and under)$175
Dogs (1 year – 6 years)$100
Dogs (7 years or older)$0
Dogs (90+ days in shelter)$0

Cat Fees

Kittens (6 months and under)$100
Cats (7 months – 6 years)$50
Cats (7 years or older)$0
Cats (90+ days in shelter)$0

Ready to Adopt?

Submit an application online or visit us in person. We'll help match you with the perfect companion.

Available Animals

Live listings pulled directly from our shelter management system — updated in real time.

Off-site adoptions: Some of our animals are available at partner locations including PetSmart, Petco, PetSense, and Pet Supermarket. If an animal is at an off-site location, the location will be listed alongside their name in parentheses.

Adoption Requirements

Please review all requirements before submitting an application.

  • You must be 21 years of age or older.
  • You must live in a residence that allows pets.
  • The pet you have chosen must fit within any weight and breed requirements your landlord or community may have. (Remember, puppies get bigger!)
  • If you already own animals, they must be up to date on their core vaccines, including but not limited to rabies and other current preventions.
  • We also perform meet & greets between all dogs and family members in the household.
  • If a cat is present in the home, we must perform a "cat test" in-shelter.
  • Although Marion County doesn't have a law limiting the number of pets allowed in a home, HSMC will not adopt more than two domestic animals at once and will not adopt to a household that already owns seven or more domestic pets.
  • You must provide a current driver's license or state-issued identification.
  • You cannot currently be in violation of the animal control ordinance, and you cannot have had any serious animal control ordinance violations in the past.
  • If you are currently enrolled or have been participating in our Happy Paws food program for the past six months, you would not be eligible for adoption.
  • If you are currently enrolled in our community service program (and haven't completed all hours), you would not be eligible for adoption.

Required Vaccines

  • Rabies
  • DAPP / DAPP2 / DHPP
  • Bordetella
  • Under 6 months: must have Parvo testing
  • Over 6 months: must have Heartworm testing or 6 months of preventative
  • Vaccines no more than 90 days past due — must be current before adopting