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South Bend Animal Resource Center

Hours: Lost and found Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Adoption counseling and animal meetings Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm by appointment. Animal Welfare Officers patrol Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
City of South Bend
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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City animal welfare services: dog and cat adoption by appointment, fostering, lost and found reports and stray admission, animal surrender, owner resources, pet education, stray dog pickup, cruelty and neglect investigation, dog licensing and permits.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 521 Eclipse Place, South Bend, IN

Hours: Lost and found Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Adoption counseling and animal meetings Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm by appointment. Animal Welfare Officers patrol Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Complete the SBARC adoption application, then visit by appointment. For lost and found reports, dial 311 or visit during business hours.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

South Bend Animal Resource Center official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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