Labrador Retriever Mix: An adopted dog in Indianapolis, IN

Jetta is a nice, gentle middle aged dog in need of a little TLC. At the age of 7, Jetta has lost her home because her owners could no longer afford to care for her. She is probably overweight, but it's hard to tell underneath all that fur. What this old gal really needs is a good grooming to get out the tufts of winter coat that have accumulated over the years.

We did do some "tuft-plucking" of her coat before Jetta's photoshoot, and she was so very patient with us -- just standing there calmly as we pulled the loose hairs from her coat. What a big sweetheart! It's hard to imagine this nice old girl is having to start over. We just hope she lands in a loving home where she can live out her golden years in comfort and love!

Jetta is already spayed and is ready to go home today! She is currently staying in a foster home. Contact adam.garrett@indy.gov for more information about her.
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Jetta is a nice, gentle middle aged dog in need of a little TLC. At the age of 7, Jetta has lost her home because her owners could no longer afford to care for her. She is probably overweight, but it's hard to tell underneath all that fur. What this old gal really needs is a good grooming to get out the tufts of winter coat that have accumulated over the years.

We did do some "tuft-plucking" of her coat before Jetta's photoshoot, and she was so very patient with us -- just standing there calmly as we pulled the loose hairs from her coat. What a big sweetheart! It's hard to imagine this nice old girl is having to start over. We just hope she lands in a loving home where she can live out her golden years in comfort and love!

Jetta is already spayed and is ready to go home today! She is currently staying in a foster home. Contact adam.garrett@indy.gov for more information about her.

Indianapolis Animal Care and Control's adoption fee is $60 for all animals. This includes the spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate vaccinations (except rabies), a microchip, flea-preventative and a heartworm test (dogs) or FLV/FIV test (cats).

What to expect when you visit this animal: You will need to check in at the front desk of Indianapolis Animal Care and Control and provide a piece of picture ID. After a short wait, an adoption counselor will take you back to look at available animals. If you don't see the one you're looking for, ask for the animal by name and ID number. Dogs over 6 months of age may be taken to the outdoor kennels and/or an indoor greeting room so that you can get to know them. Ask the adoption counselor for assistance. (Be aware that the animal you are seeing may not have been let outside yet that day, and may need to potty and perhaps run some crazies off before settling down to get to know you. Also be aware that it may take a while for their true personalities to show through.) If you find an animal you want to adopt, give the kennel number or animal ID to the adoption counselor or the staff at the front desk. If the animal is not yet spayed or neutered, an appointment will be made as soon as you complete the adoption. Surgeries can usually be scheduled within 1-7 days of adoption.