As the festive season fills homes with joy and togetherness, the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is making a heartfelt plea for its 12 most deserving pets, still waiting for a family to call their own.
“These sweet souls haven’t been overlooked because of who they are,” said Lily Darling, HSHC’s Community Engagement Manager. “They’ve been overlooked because the right person hasn’t come along yet. This holiday season, we ask the community to open their hearts and homes to these 12 amazing pets. They’re not just waiting—they’re hoping for a miracle, and they need you now more than ever.”
To help these animals find their forever homes, HSHC has waived adoption fees for its “Featured 12” as part of its Home for the Holidays Adoption Special. As an added bonus, each adoption includes gifts tailored to support pet owners:
- Dogs come with a free training package from Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center.
- Cats enjoy five complimentary nights of boarding at PetSuites Fishers.
All adopted pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and come with a starter bag of food and a free wellness exam at a participating veterinary clinic.
Darling emphasized the urgency of the campaign: “The shelter should never be where these animals spend the holidays. They deserve to wake up in a home, safe, loved, and surrounded by people who will cherish them for the rest of their lives. This is not just a plea for adoption—it’s a lifeline.”
To adopt, prospective pet parents should bring:
- A completed application (available at hshcadoptions.com).
- All household members.
- Dogs for meet-and-greets (if applicable).
- Proof of their landlord’s pet policy, if renting.
- A government-issued ID.
As the holiday season brings hope and warmth, HSHC urges the community to make room for one more member at the table—and in their hearts.