Mutt Strut
The YMCA and the Owen County Humane Society’s Mutt Strut. More details soon.
Spencer, Indiana · Since 1993
Dogs and cats available for adoption.
Lost or found a pet? Owen County - Spencer IN Lost-Found Pets(a Facebook group, opens in a new tab)Adopt
These are the dogs and cats at the shelter today. Tap one you'd like to meet and your adoption application starts with them already filled in.
Kittens and puppies are under 1 year old. Small and popular breed puppies may cost more.
Apply to adopt
Step 1 of 6: The animal
Pick an animal from this page, or name one you met at the shelter.
Questions? Call (812) 829‑6247.
Give
Most of what it takes to run the shelter comes from neighbors like you. Monthly gifts help most, because they let us plan.
$206 cares for one dog or cat at the shelter for a whole year.
Make it out to Owen County Humane Society and send it to 2014 W Romona Rd, Spencer, IN 47460. Tax ID (EIN) 35-1835119. Giving in memory or in honor of someone? Tuck a note in with the check.
Drop your aluminum cans in our can kennel on the west side of the Save-A-Lot parking lot, 42 Bob Babbs Drive, across from Walmart. The newspaper trailer is gone, so aluminum cans only, please, and no trash. Thank you for helping us keep it tidy!

Food, litter and toys keep the shelter running. Send them from one of our wish lists, or bring them by any time we're open.
Volunteer and foster
There's a job for every kind of animal person, from walking dogs to folding towels. Tell us what sounds good and we'll be in touch.
Fostering gives a shy cat, a mama with kittens, or a dog recovering from surgery a calm place to land. We'll match you with an animal that fits your home and stay in touch the whole time. Fosters must be 25 or older, and we visit your home before the first placement.


Pick what sounds good. The waiver is below; your typed name is your signature.
Get pet help
Fixing your pet is the single best thing you can do for the animals of Owen County. It's healthier for them, and it means fewer litters ending up at the shelter.
Fix 'n' Friends (opens in a new tab), Linton
The Greene County Humane Society’s clinic, open to everyone.
Book online at Fix 'n' Friends (opens in a new tab) or call (812) 512‑1980.
Purrs and Paws (opens in a new tab), Ellettsville
Book online at Purrs and Paws (opens in a new tab) or text (812) 269‑8898.
Pets Alive (opens in a new tab), Bloomington
No proof of income or residency needed.
Book online at Pets Alive (opens in a new tab) or call (812) 349‑1349.
Hurt or sick pet and your own vet is closed? Call one of these on your way so they can be ready for you.
Pitties and Pals Veterinary Hospital, Bloomington
Walk-ins welcome. Monday, Thursday and Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(812) 245‑1122 · 719 W 2nd St (directions to 719 W 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47403, opens in a new tab)
IndyVet (opens in a new tab), Indianapolis, east side (Beech Grove)
Open 24 hours.
(317) 782‑4484 · 5425 Victory Dr (directions to 5425 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, opens in a new tab)
VSEC South (opens in a new tab), Indianapolis, south side
Open 24 hours.
(317) 534‑6000 · 4625 E Stop 11 Rd (directions to 4625 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46237, opens in a new tab)
VSEC West (opens in a new tab), Indianapolis, west side
Open 24 hours.
(317) 491‑1900 · 6136 Crawfordsville Rd (directions to 6136 Crawfordsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224, opens in a new tab)
VCA West 86th St. (opens in a new tab), Indianapolis, northwest side
(317) 872‑0200 · 4030 W 86th St (directions to 4030 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268, opens in a new tab)
The Owen County - Spencer IN Lost-Found Pets group on Facebook is your best bet for getting a pet home.
Events
Fundraisers, adoption days and get-togethers for animal lovers. Come out and support the shelter.
The YMCA and the Owen County Humane Society’s Mutt Strut. More details soon.
Saturday, May 8, 2027, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Harvest Moon Winery, Gosport
Our spring fundraiser at Harvest Moon Winery & Farms. More details soon.
New arrivals, adoption days, event news and the animals who just went home all go up on the shelter's Facebook page first.
Our story
The Owen County Humane Society is a small private nonprofit shelter on W Romona Rd in Spencer. We care for dogs and cats while they wait for a home, and work to make every match the right one, for the family and for the pet.
We are a limited admission shelter that does not euthanize animals for space or length of stay. We are not county funded, meaning all of our efforts are funded by adoption fees, fundraisers, donations and many volunteer hours. We believe there is someone for every dog and cat, and we are dedicated to finding that match.
Our mission is to instill reverence for all life and to enhance the human-animal bond by acknowledging and accepting the responsibility of humans as a species to cherish and protect the living creatures on this earth who depend on us for care.
Run by a volunteer board, a small staff, and a lot of very dedicated volunteers.

Visit us
Stop by to adopt or drop off a donation any time we're open: Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
No need to call first. A quick call ahead helps if you would like our undivided attention, since we may be in the middle of an adoption. Closed most major holidays.
2014 W Romona Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
Questions before you come? Call us at (812) 829‑6247.
Contact
Questions about an animal, adopting, volunteering, or how to help. We answer as soon as we can.
Your message goes straight to the shelter's inbox. For anything urgent, please call (812) 829‑6247.
Lost or found a pet? Post a photo in the Owen County - Spencer IN Lost-Found Pets (opens in a new tab) group on Facebook. It's the quickest way to reunite them, and most pets are found close to home.

