animal welfare

The new law takes into account hoarding, animal abuse in domestic violence situations and law enforcement animals being killed.

Statewide

New state law to increase penalties for animal abuse, neglect

WFIU Staff

A new state law effective July 1 will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect and remove liability for damages when someone takes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle.

Eleven dogs and three cats were surrendered to Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

Local News

Woman charged with harming animals in Indianapolis after prior cruelty conviction

Zak Cassel

Krystal Scott and two others surrendered fourteen animals to Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

The collaborative plan supports a five-year goal to reduce the suffering of animals and make the community safer for pets and their owners.

Local News

Indy group urges community input and action to improve animal welfare

Martin Schauss

The non-profit organization Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside, or FIDO, is asking for input on a community-wide plan to improve Marion County animal welfare.