Pet Help in the Indianapolis Area
In Indianapolis and need help now? For an emergency, go to a 24-hour hospital below and tell them if cost is a barrier. To lower costs, start with the spay/neuter programs and low-cost clinics. For a bill you can’t cover, get a free funding plan.
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Emergencies and 24-hour hospitals
- MedVet Indianapolis (Emergency and Specialty) 24 hours
9650 Mayflower Park Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 · 317.872.8387
24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in Carmel with specialty services including cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, surgery and rehabilitation. Emergency patients can come in without an appointment. - IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital 24 hours
5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203 · (317) 782-4484
24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital on Indianapolis's south side offering critical care, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology and surgery. - Noah's Animal Hospital & 24-Hour Emergency Center 24 hours
5510 Millersville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46226 · (317) 253-1327
AAHA-accredited full-service animal hospital on Millersville Road with a licensed veterinarian and medical staff on site 24/7 for emergency and urgent care, plus wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, grooming and house calls. - VEG ER for Pets - Nora (Indianapolis) 24 hours
1480 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240 · (463) 260-0014
24/7 emergency vet hospital in the Nora area of Indianapolis offering emergency care for pets across Marion County. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointments are needed or taken; callers can speak to a doctor by phone. - Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care South (Indianapolis) 24 hours
4625 E Stop 11 Rd, Ste A, Indianapolis, IN 46237 · (317) 534-6000
Emergency animal hospital on the south side of Indianapolis open 24/7, 365 days a year, providing emergency medical, diagnostic and surgical care plus specialty services such as rehabilitation and laser therapy. - Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West (Indianapolis) 24 hours
6136 Crawfordsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46224 · (317) 491-1900
24/7 emergency animal hospital on the west side of Indianapolis providing emergency medical, diagnostic and surgical care.
Spay, neuter and vouchers
- FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic - Community Cats (TNR)
1505 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · (317) 638-3223
TNR/community cat package for unowned outdoor cats: spay or neuter, rabies and FVRCP vaccines, mandatory ear tip, a dose of 3-month flea/tick protection, long-lasting pain medication and in-clinic care, supported by the Ron & Linda Chinn Community Cat Fund. All 2026 community cat appointments are filled; the program is on winter hiatus and restarts in 2027.
Low-cost clinics and vaccines
- FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic - Vaccine Clinic
1505 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · (317) 638-3223
Low-cost vaccine visits for dogs and cats that include a basic assessment, vaccinations and parasite prevention recommendations, with heartworm tests, FIV/FeLV tests, nail trims, microchips and heartworm treatment also offered. - IndyHumane Vaccine Clinic, Spay/Neuter Clinic and Pet Resource Center
7929 N Michigan Rd · (317) 872-5650
Low-cost vaccine and preventive clinic open to the public (appointments plus limited walk-ins), a downtown spay/neuter clinic (cats, dogs and community cats; a deposit is required), and a Pet Resource Center that connects struggling owners with help to keep their pets.
Pet food
- FIDO Indy and Indy Neighborhood Cats Pet Food Pantry
1505 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · (317) 221-1314
Low-cost pet food and supplies, including kibble, canned food, flea and tick treatment, crates, treats, collars, leashes, toys, dewormer and cat litter, for registered FIDO Indy clients and community cat caretakers. Clients may visit once a month; new clients start at New Client Registration.
Keeping your pet, end-of-life care and pet loss
- Hendricks County Animal Shelter
Hendricks County
Hendricks County's animal shelter in Danville, with dogs and cats available for adoption. Rescue friendly. - Humane Society for Hamilton County
10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038 · (317) 773-4974
Animal shelter in Fishers offering dog, cat and barn cat adoption, public microchipping, pet surrender, lost and found listings, and training and behavior resources. It does not pick up stray animals. - Johnson County Animal Shelter
2160 N. Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131 · (317) 736-3924
Government-run, all-admittance animal shelter and the only shelter in Johnson County. Takes in all strays and owner-surrendered animals throughout the county and houses animals picked up by Johnson County Animal Control, with pets available for adoption. - Indianapolis Animal Care Services
2600 South Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221 · (317) 327-1397
City animal shelter. No appointments are needed for walk-up adoptions, though completing the online application first speeds things up. - IndyHumane Adoption Center
7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Central Indiana animal welfare organization serving pets in need since 1905, with adoptable dogs and cats, pet surrender and rehoming options, and a Pet Resource Center.
Paying for a bigger bill
Ask any hospital about payment plans, CareCredit or Scratchpay, and apply to more than one assistance program. Ways to pay a vet bill in Indiana lists the programs that are open now, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet, with a free fundraiser page if you want one.