Animal Outreach of Shelby County

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Joey Hoyt for winning the truly amazing custom guitar at the Midnight Blue - The Lou Gramm & Foreigner Tribute concert tonight at The Strand Theatre. Concertgoers raised an impressive $410, enough to fix 6 community cats at the next spay day at the end of the month. Thank you Midnight Blue founder Paul for all you did tonight to help us help community cats 🙂.

05/01/2026

Community yard sale inside the Parks Department building Saturday 9am-2pm!

04/28/2026

Meet Nox, a stunning 3-year-old beauty with a silky black coat that shimmers like midnight velvet! This confident girl knows exactly what she wants: all your love and attention, and she's not shy about asking for it. Nox is a true people kitty who will be front and center whenever you're around, ready to soak up every bit of affection you have to offer.

With her sleek appearance and charming personality, Nox is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a devoted feline friend. She's affectionate, engaging, and always eager to be part of your daily routine. Whether you're relaxing on the couch or going about your day, Nox will be right there with you, making sure you never feel alone.

This independent lady appreciates having her own space, especially when it comes to mealtime and her favorite cozy spots. She'll do best as your one and only feline companion, where she can shine as the star of the show without having to share the spotlight. While she's willing to coexist with other cats from a respectful distance, Nox will truly flourish in a home where she can be the sole recipient of your love and attention.

If you're looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will shower you with devotion and fill your home with joy, Nox is ready to meet you! This wonderful girl can't wait to find her forever family.

If interested visit her bio at

The adoption fee includes distemper vaccinations, rabies vaccination (if age allows), spay/neuter, flea/tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping.

04/22/2026

You can view our winning video at
https://vimeo.com/1184420281

Did you miss the first annual Pawflix Awards? Don't worry! All winning submissions are now available on a Youtube Playlist.

Congratulations to:
- Best Rural Shelter/Rescue Video
Animal Outreach of Shelby County - Best Cat Rescue Story
- Community Hero Award
Humane Society of Tipton County Indiana - Funniest Animal Welfare Video
Indianapolis Animal Care Services & Peaceful Souls Rescue - Best Dog Rescue Story

Watch them all here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQAHyXhKJzqwSjh23lNdvOOMSwve6WI7f&si=M9EzUJRiv4Ri6xvM

04/20/2026

Meet Forrest 🧡—a 9-year old orange tabby with a gentle soul and a tender heart. Forrest has had a tough time finding his forever home, probably because he’s a little shy around strangers and has been moved from place to place, meeting lots of new people along the way.

Recently, when his foster mom reconnected with him, Forrest hugged into her and refused to let her set him down—a perfect reminder of the affectionate, loving cat he truly is once he feels safe.

Forrest has experienced some big changes, including the loss of his home and the loss of his bonded friend while in the shelter, so he’s navigating a new chapter and will need a patient, understanding home where he can feel secure again.

He may be shy at first—especially around men, other cats, and sudden noises-but once he warms up, his affectionate side shines bright. He loves head rubs and scratches and will happily nuzzle your hand when offered. 💛

At bedtime, Forrest shows just how sweet he can be: he enjoys sleeping in bed with his foster mom, alternating between cozy snuggles right beside her and stretching out at the foot of the bed. He also adores cardboard scratching pads, which are one of his favorite comforts.

Forrest would thrive in a calm, quiet home with someone willing to give him time, gentleness, and reassurance. In return, he’ll reward you with soft snuggles, loyal companionship, and the kind of love only a grateful, gentle cat can give.

If interested visit his bio at Shelbycats.com/adopt

04/11/2026

We’re out here supporting Gina (fellow crazy cat lady but in all the best ways) with Milli Vanilli 2.0 at the CASA Lip Sync Battle!! What a fun crowd!

04/08/2026

Spring kittens? Don’t kit-nap them!

04/07/2026

Should be a great time at PurrCon at PopCon Indy! Thank you PetVet365 for your partnership and to KJ OnAir for connecting us! It’s an adoption match!! Stop by our booth!

03/24/2026

This cat may have looked pregnant, but if someone had waited because they “couldn’t stand the thought” of a spay-abort, she likely wouldn’t be here at all. 😭

She’s only 6 months old. Just a baby herself.🍼 And she was in heat with pyometra. Pyo can look like a pregnancy from the outside, but it is a severe uterine infection that is fatal if left untreated. Without a spay there wouldn’t have been a second chance for her.

Instead, Kirsten saved her life by getting her to the Clinic yesterday. ❤️‍🩹 Her infected uterus and ovaries were removed and she was given antibiotics to take care of any remaining infection.

This girl is 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 why TNR MATTERS‼️ Without intervention, she wouldn’t have made it through the summer. Her story could have ended before it really even began.

Sometimes what we 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 is kind isn’t what 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Some people don't even want to consider an option they deem to be "cruel" or "morally wrong".

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 is a young cat forced to become a mother and raise her kittens outdoors with all the dangers that presents.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 is her body being worn down, going into heat over and over, bred repeatedly, never getting a break. Pregnant again before she's even done nursing the last litter.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 is allowing litter after litter to be born into the same struggle, only to repeat the cycle all over again.

Real compassion isn’t always easy, but it’s what prevents that suffering before it starts. ❤