Adoption fees cover the first vaccination(s), Flea & Tick Treatment/Prevention, and de-worming of all dogs/puppies or cats/kittens 8 weeks and up. We require all potential adopters to fill out the adoption application above. Once we receive your application we will call to schedule a Meet & Greet. Upon an approved adoption, we then require all adopters to provide a photo I.D., and if not already completed, obtain a prepay receipt from the veterinarian of their choice for the spaying/neutering and the rabies vaccination along with set up the appointment for the animal to be adopted. If you Rent, we will need a copy of your current Lease and/or written/verbal approval from your landlord allowing you to have a pet in your residence.

Owner Surrenders will only be accepted and scheduled if JCAS has space, after you have filled out the owner surrender waitlist form above, contacted your Veterinarian, local animal rescues, and training facilities to find a solution and/or alternate placement for the animal with no resolution. We DO NOT accept animals with a bite history, and/or any behavioral issues. There is an Owner Surrender fee of $125.00 (cash or check ONLY) that will be due at the time of Surrender if approved. If you need a list of local cat/dog rescues please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request one be sent to you.

We are located approximately 3 miles of Interstate 65 (exit 215 - US 114 E) in northwestern Indiana. Travel eastbound on 114 (also known as Clark Street) towards Rensselaer. We are located on the left hand side across from the Jasper County Fairgrounds behind the new EMS building. The Jasper County Highway Department is located to the west and the Jasper County Airport is to the east of our shelter.