There is something special about a person who is willing to open their home to an animal who needs somewhere to land. It might be a dog who has lost the only home they've ever known, a dog coming out of a shelter, or one who simply needs a safe place to stay while a rescue works to find the right permanent home.

As animal shelters across the country face rising intake and capacity challenges, IndyHumane reported a 36% increase in adoptions in 2025, while expanding care for more animals in need across central Indiana. New year-over-year data show measurable progress in lifesaving outcomes, reunifications and access to care, even as stray intake rose significantly.