IndyHumane Downtown Clinic

Low-cost spay/neuter clinic providing high-quality surgery and pain control at an affordable price. Every visit saves lives, starting with your pet, and opens kennel space for another animal in need

IndyHumane was originally founded as the Humane Society of Indianapolis in 1905 by nine individuals who wanted to make a difference for those who were suffering. At the time, we took in not just abused and neglected pets, but women and children of abusive marriages and relationships, as well. As IndyHumane expanded to serve a larger number of animals, the organization’s footprint in the city expanded, eventually holding properties as far north as the Indianapolis Zoo. In the mid-1960s, leadership decided to consolidate and establish a single location. In 1965, we purchased a small farm at the corner of 79th Street and Michigan Road from local legend Otto Ray. The farmhouse and several outbuildings were converted to housing homeless and abused animals. In the late 1980s, a plan was put together to build a new shelter specifically for companion pets, and construction lasted between 1989 and 1991. Not long after, leadership realized the need to add more medical capacity, and the 12,000-square-foot IndyHumane Downtown Clinic, created with the assistance of Halstead Architects, has allowed us to continue expanding our services

Mission — IndyHumane’s mission is to improve animal welfare in central Indiana. We are committed to ending the cycle of pet overpopulation, providing affordable pet ownership, and ensuring the well-being, health and safety of all animals in our care. We strive to promote the human animal bond and the powerful impact this mutually beneficial relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community