No Room At Animal Shelter Means 'Tough Decisions,' $5 Adoptions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is out of space and inviting the community to take part in their Clearing the Shelters $5 adoptions event beginning Thursday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 28. Because IACS said they've "exhausted all efforts" in maximizing shelter space, the shelter said they've been forced to start making some tough decisions. Therefore, now would be the perfect time for anyone with room in their home and hearts to take advantage of the shelter's $5 adoption special, or foster an animal.

IACS said each $5 adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and heartworm testing.

The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

"Whether it’s short-term fostering or coming in to adopt – we are in desperate need of space. If you have space to help us save these animals, please consider fostering or adopting today," the shelter said in a Facebook post (below). (Subscribe to the Indianapolis Patch daily newsletter which is delivered to your inbox once a day to keep you updated with breaking news and other updates, for free. Make sure to "Like" Indianapolis Patch on Facebook).

All of IACS’ adoptable animals can be viewed on the shelter's Petfinder page.

If you can't adopt, there are several other ways to help IACS:

• Foster: If you'd like to be a foster, fill out a foster application or email Ashley.Temple@indy.gov.
• Consider other options: IACS said if you are considering surrendering your pet, please consider other options. Learn how Indy CARES - a not-for-profit program run by IACS staff and volunteers - can help.
• Donate money or supplies: You can find or donate needed supplies on IACS' Amazon wish list for the shelter animals. View how to donate money via Indianapolis Animal Care Services.
• Volunteer: Or, if you can't foster, adopt or donate, but want to get involved, join the IACS volunteer team, by signing up to become a volunteer online.

This is one of the many animals in our care looking to find their way home...

Join us in Clearing the Shelter from Thursday, October 25th - Sunday, October 28th. Help us make room for more animals like this and give a second chance to all the amazing animals waiting for a home! pic.twitter.com/Nm7ULNv5Yu
— Animal Care Services (@INDYACS) October 24, 2018

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