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Rescue Directory

Indiana Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory

Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving Indiana.

Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.

An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.

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Dog Rescues

Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • Location: Mooresville, Indiana
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Care model: Foster network and ranch-based care
    Focus: Pit bull-type dogs · Overlooked dogs · Medical rehabilitation · Adoption

    Four Legged Ranch rescues dogs in need, including dogs surrendered because of medical or financial hardship. Its work includes veterinary treatment, recovery care, behavioral support, and foster placement.

    The organization matches dogs with suitable adoptive homes and promotes informed, positive education about pit bull-type dogs.

    Four Legged Ranch

  • Location: Central Indiana
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Care model: Foster-based rescue
    Focus: Bully breeds · Rehabilitation · Behavioral training · Responsible adoption

    Lucci’s House Bully Rescue helps at-risk bully breed dogs through rescue, rehabilitation, and foster care. Behavioral training and support help prepare dogs with additional needs for adoption into suitable homes.

    Supporters can contribute through fostering, donations, and supply wish lists.

    Lucci’s House Bully Rescue

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Cat Rescues

Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Indiana yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.

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Equine & Farm Animal Rescues

Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.

Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Indiana yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

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Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care

Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.

Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Indiana yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

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Wildlife & Nature Conservation

Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.

Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Indiana yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.

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