Portage Animal Control

Portage Animal Control For all lost or found animals in the City of Portage, please private message this page so we can post Sec. 10-54. - Redemption of impounded animals.

The owner of any dog or domestic animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this division may redeem it from the animal shelter designated by the board, upon the following conditions:

(1) For properly licensed domestic animals under section 10-33, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $30.00 for the first time any such animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redem

ption fee of $50.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $75.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. For unlicensed domestic animals, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $50.00 for the first time any such domestic animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redemption fee of $75.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $100.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. (2) Presenting proof of the current city license tag for a dog if the owner is a resident of the city;

(3) If a dog, presenting proof of rabies immunization;

(4) If the dog has not been immunized against rabies, or the owner cannot show proof of a current rabies immunization, the owner must present a receipt showing prepayment of the cost of a rabies immunization from a duly licensed veterinarian, and within five days present to the clerk-treasurer, the current rabies immunization certificate; and

(5) Pay the animal shelter for the cost of the board and keep of any impounded dog or domestic animal, including all necessary treatment costs, for the period it was impounded. Release of the impounded animal to its owner may be denied by the animal warden if it is determined the animal is a danger to public health and safety of the citizens of Portage or for any other good and sufficient reason at the discretion of the animal warden.

Portage Animal Control, along with Pivot, want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chewy who provided this donation to he...
08/25/2026

Portage Animal Control, along with Pivot, want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chewy who provided this donation to help support our community following the recent devastating storm. Your generosity is making a real difference for families, individuals, and pets who need a helping hand.

We realize some families are facing continued hardship and we would love to provide some relief. If you are in need of dog or cat food please contact our office at 219-763-1825, or e-mail [email protected], to check our available foods.

Found on 8/22/26 at the Portage Riverwalk. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
08/23/2026

Found on 8/22/26 at the Portage Riverwalk. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 8/21/2026 from the area of Truman and Eisenhower. If you have seen this cat please cont...
08/22/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 8/21/2026 from the area of Truman and Eisenhower. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: BACK WITH OWNER***Currently with Finder ***Found 8/21/2026 in the area of Carnation and Poinsettia. If you recog...
08/22/2026

UPDATE: BACK WITH OWNER

***Currently with Finder ***

Found 8/21/2026 in the area of Carnation and Poinsettia. If you recognize this dog please call our office 219-763-1825.

***Courtesy post ***Update…home safe!Missing since 8/20/2026 from the area of Holmes and Swanson. If you see this dog pl...
08/20/2026

***Courtesy post ***

Update…home safe!

Missing since 8/20/2026 from the area of Holmes and Swanson. If you see this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***UPDATE...HOME SAFE!Missing from the area of Old Porter Rd and Crisman. If you have seen this cat, ple...
08/19/2026

***COURTESY POST***

UPDATE...HOME SAFE!

Missing from the area of Old Porter Rd and Crisman. If you have seen this cat, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found on 8-18-26 in the area of Brookline Dr and Parkside Dr.  If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 21...
08/18/2026

Found on 8-18-26 in the area of Brookline Dr and Parkside Dr. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing from the area of Savannah Ave and Sarah St. If you have seen this cat, please contact our off...
08/15/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from the area of Savannah Ave and Sarah St. If you have seen this cat, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

08/13/2026

If you are in need of dog or cat food and do not have the ability to travel please contact our office. We have limited amounts of both dog and cat food for emergency donations. 219-763-1825.

Our supplies are limited and you must live within the jurisdiction we cover if you need help getting supplies to you. If you are outside of Portage we can assist getting you in contact with local resources.

08/12/2026

Due to extensive storm damage please make sure you, and your pets, are safe! Our response times to calls will be extended in most circumstances due to road conditions.

Address

6260 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
46368

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12197631825

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