Marion Animal Care and Control

01/01/2026

🐾 Question of the Day:
Can I find a home for an animal I found?

✅ YES — but there are important steps first.

Before rehoming a found pet, you must:
• Have the animal scanned for a microchip
• Make a genuine effort to locate the owner
• Allow at least 30 days for the owner to come forward

This gives the rightful owner a fair chance to be reunited with their pet and helps prevent accidental or illegal rehoming.

✅ After 30 days, if no owner comes forward:
You may begin responsibly rehoming the animal.

⚠️ Skipping these steps can result in legal issues and could take a loved pet away from their family.

If you ever need guidance on the proper steps, we’re happy to help! 🐶🐱

12/31/2025

🐾🖤 Meet Kovu 🖤🐾

Kovu has been patiently waiting for his forever home, and it’s time this handsome boy gets the spotlight he deserves. 💫

✨ About Kovu:
• Name: Kovu
• Age: 3 years old
• Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
• S*x: Male

Kovu is a sweet, loyal guy who does best with older kids and submissive dogs. He’s affectionate with people, and enjoys attention.

🏡 Kovu would love a home where he can be someone’s best buddy — whether that’s relaxing at home, going for walks, or just being near his people.

✅ Kovu is fully vetted:
• Neutered
• Up to date on rabies, DAPP & kennel cough vaccines
• Dewormed & flea treated
• Microchipped
• Heartworm tested (negative)

💰 Adoption Fee: $190

📍 Marion Animal Care & Control
📞 765-668-4491
📍 1021 E State Rd 18, Marion, IN

Kovu has been waiting far too long. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a big heart, come meet him and see if he’s your perfect match. 🐶❤️

12/31/2025

🐾😄 Meet Rosco! 😄🐾

If you’re looking for a dog who can make you smile even while he’s asleep, look no further than Rosco! This silly dude has mastered the art of napping and loves sleeping in the most unusual positions — legs in the air, twisted like a pretzel, or completely upside down. 💤😂

✨ About Rosco:
• Name: Rosco
• Breed: Boxer mix
• Age: About 1 year old
• Personality: Goofy, lovable, and full of charm

Rosco enjoys his naps just as much as his playtime and has a personality that keeps staff laughing daily. He’s the kind of dog who turns ordinary moments into joy — even when he’s snoring.

✅ Rosco is fully vetted:
• Neutered
• Up to date on vaccines
• Microchipped
• Dewormed & flea treated
• Heartworm tested

💰 Adoption Fee: $190

📍 Marion Animal Care & Control
📞 765-668-4491
📍 1021 E State Rd 18, Marion, IN

Come meet Rosco and see his legendary nap skills for yourself — we promise he’ll steal your heart (and probably your couch). 🐶💙

12/31/2025

🐾💙 Meet Chomp! 💙🐾

This sweet 6–7-year-old Pit Bull is a happy-go-lucky boy who lives for attention and love. Chomp is the ultimate kiss-giving champion — if you want a dog who will happily smother you in affection, he is your guy! 😘🐶

✨ About Chomp:
• Name: Chomp
• Age: 6–7 years
• Breed: Pit Bull
• Weight: 55–65 lbs
• Good with kids: Yes!

🚗 Chomp does great on car rides and loves to nap in the back seat.
🍪 He’s a great treat taker, very gentle, and absolutely adores being the center of attention.

🏡 Chomp would do best as the only pet, where he can soak up all the love he deserves.

✅ Chomp is fully vetted:
• Neutered
• Rabies, DAPP & Kennel Cough vaccinated
• Dewormed & flea treated
• Microchipped

💰 Adoption Fee: Adoption sponsored!

📍 Marion Animal Care & Control
📞 765-668-4491
📍 1021 E State Rd 18, Marion, IN

If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will love you with his whole heart — Chomp is ready to meet you. 💙🐾

12/31/2025

Do you know me?
Found on 3700 block of south Landis.
Brown and black is male
Blue and white is female
No collar
No chip

12/31/2025

🎆 CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY 🎆

Marion Animal Care & Control will be closed on Jan 1, 2026 New Year’s Day.

If you have an emergency, please contact 765-662-9981 or email [email protected]

You can also check out the links below for tons of helpful information while we’re closed:

📱 Report animal problems:
• MyCityMarion App

🐾 Resources if you lost a pet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U4omdWBSwg0KwKk9GOwGG6VPD2Ue5EzXQWYK0i0P9jk/edit?usp=drivesdk

✂️ Low-cost spay & neuter resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G3B6sWQ2MlS_nbCjuxS0SgS6XNXVgvEtJmC1NcByFLw/edit?usp=sharing

🏡 Resources for safely rehoming a pet (and ways to avoid rehoming):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12OEIc-qyWx__CZBqWJC2kmhQFTKWgvXDNh3yZ3q64zo/edit?usp=sharing

🔍 Resources if you found a pet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PepELbkcwVeErlW_r0UKSyydSjqzXn6npoRKyuKngg/edit?usp=sharing

We wish everyone a safe, happy New Year, and we look forward to helping our community and animals in the year ahead! 🐾💙

12/30/2025

🏡🐾 Question of the Day:
How often should you check your fence?

✅ At a minimum, you should inspect your fence:
• Once a week for general wear and tear
• After storms, high winds, or heavy snow
• After yard work or construction
• Any time your pet escapes or tries to dig, climb, or jump

🔍 What to look for:
• Loose boards or panels
• Rusted or broken chain link
• Gaps under the fence from digging
• Weak gates or broken latches
• Leaning posts
• Sharp edges that could injure pets

⚠️ A single small gap is all it takes for a pet to slip out and end up lost, injured, or worse.

✅ Bonus tip:
If your dog is a digger, add chicken wire or landscaping blocks along the bottom of the fence for extra security.

A secure fence helps keep your pet safe and your neighbors worry-free! 🐶🐱

12/30/2025

🐾💙 Meet Booker — Your New Best Friend! 💙🐾
Booker is a 1-year-old male Pit Bull with a big heart and even bigger energy! This handsome guy is loving, playful, and always ready for fun. He’s the kind of dog who greets life with a wagging tail and a smile. 😄🐶
🐕 About Booker:
• 1 year old
• Male Pit Bull
• Neutered
• Up-to-date on vaccines
• Microchipped
• Good with other dogs
• Great with all humans
• Energetic, affectionate, and eager to please
Booker would thrive in an active home that can keep up with his playful personality and give him plenty of love and attention. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s equal parts cuddly and fun — Booker is your guy! 🏡❤️
💲 Adoption Fee: $190
📍 Marion Animal Care & Control
1021 E State Rd 18, Marion, IN
📞 765-668-4491
Come meet Booker and see if he’s the missing piece to your family!

12/30/2025

🐾 Question of the Day:
Is it a crime to abandon an animal?

✅ YES — abandoning an animal is a crime.
Abandonment is considered a form of animal neglect and cruelty and is illegal. Leaving a pet on the side of the road, at a vacant property, tied up, or dumping them anywhere puts the animal at serious risk of injury, starvation, disease, or death.

⚖️ What abandonment can lead to:
• Criminal charges
• Fines and court costs
• Possible jail time
• Being banned from owning animals in the future

✅ If you can no longer keep your pet:
• Contact your local animal shelter or rescue
• Ask about rehoming resources
• Reach out for help with food, medical care, or behavior support
• Never just “turn them loose”

❤️ Pets depend on us for their safety. If you’re struggling, reach out — help is available.

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

update : Milkshake’s owner has been in contact! They’re new to the area and have agreed to neuter him and get him up to city and state codes. Milkshake will be going home Friday with a copy of the city ordinance. Yay! 🐾
happy tails -

Do you know me?
Found near The River Church on 9th street
Male
No chip
Black harnessesap