Save the date for our
FIRST ANNUAL BARK-TOBERFEST
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12-8pm at Mill Race Park
Current opportunities:
VENDORS
We are seeking vendors - and especially food trucks - to make our event a success!
SPONSORS
Our event relies on generous sponsors! Learn more about partnership opportunities below.
WIENER DOGS
Calling all dachshunds for our wiener dog race, held at 2pm at Mill Race Park!
Fix the Future is happening at BCHS!
We are beyond excited for our partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation as a host shelter for Fix the Future and have already begun performing in-house spay/neuter clinics.
We will have lots more information to share about Fix the Future as we continue to expand, so be sure to follow our social media pages for updates.
What's new at BCHS?
Come see us!
We generally accept walk-ins during our open hours. Appointments are needed to schedule a meet and greet with an animal in foster care.
To make an appointment, please email us at info@bartholomewhumane.org
or call 812-372-6063 during open hours.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday - 12-5pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 12-5pm
Thursday - 12-5pm
Friday - 12-5pm
Saturday - 10am-1pm*
Sunday - Closed
*Thor's Pantry open Saturdays 10am-1pm
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Organization Statistics
2024
SHELTER INTAKES:
952 animals
435 DOGS | 517 CATS
2023 SAVE RATE: 94%
66% OF SAVED ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED
Animal Control
OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
Bartholomew County Animal Control
All hours: 812-372-1935
INSIDE CITY LIMITS
City Animal Control
Business hours: 812-376-2505
After hours: 812-379-1689
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Find us on social media to find out what's happening at the shelter!
