Pet Ownership
| North Willow Farms advocates responsible dog ownership. This means common-sense things like proper care and feeding and lots of love. Keep your dogs under control while on a walk or run, and clean up after it. City ordinances apply, as do North Willow Farms covenants and regulations. North Willow Farms is an animal and child friendly community. Please help keep it that way! |  |
Lost Pet
If your dog, cat, or ? has gotten lost, email communications@northwillowfarms.org, so a neighborhood email can be sent out. Include a digital picture, if possible. |
| Humane Society Pet Park, 7929 N. Michigan Dog Behavior Issues IndyParks Bark Parks |
Stray Animal
| The VCA Animal Hospital, 1/2 mile west of Michigan on 86th St. (open 24 hours) or the Humane Society at 7929 Michigan Rd. can check for an ID chip in a stray dog or cat. Do not call the police or Eagle-Trident! IYou can email website@northwillowfarms.org so a neighborhood email can be sent out. Include a digital picture, if possible. Strays can be taken to Animal Care and Control, 327-1397, 2600 South Harding St. during business hours, or call the Humane Society, 872-5650 ext 126, and they will make an appt. for you to meet Animal Control at their shelter at 7929 Michigan Rd. Both organizations can explain their policies. The Humane Society no longer accepts strays directly from the public. Municipal Code Section 531, Article VII, Divisions 2 and 3 deal specifically with Impoundment and Disposition of Animals. |
Feral Cats
| If a cat is silent and runs from you or fights with your cat, it may be feral (wild). If the cat is causing problems, contact IndyFeral. This organization will provide help explore options for dealing with the animal(s). |
Dangerous Dog
| To report an animal attack immediately, call 911. Business Hours To report a dog at large that seems dangerous or aggressive call the Mayor's Action Center, 327-4622, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm. Your report will be passed on to Animal Care and Control (ACC). Do not call our security company. Nights & Weekends After 5:30 and on weekends and holidays call Animal Control directly, 327-1397, or police dispatch at 327-3811. Either the police or Animal Control will come out, depending on the situation. Do not call our security company. After reporting the attack, please pass the information along to a Board member. |
Useful Animal-related Links
| Indianapolis Dept. of Public Safety The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, 774-8292 Companion Animal Association FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, 638-3223, 1505 Massachusetts Ave. Friends of Indpls. Dogs Outside (FIDO), 592-9616 The Humane Society of Indianapolis, 872-5650 Indiana PAW, 345-6773 Indy Pit Crew, 592-9614 Move to Act, 298-0992 "Heighten community awareness of animal welfare issues and advocate for improved policies and practices" Petfinder (all animals, all Indpls. area shelters) Southside Animal Shelter, 710-2831 Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, 767-7771 Tails a' Waggin' Rescue, 644-0511, Whitestown IndyPaws.com (a pet forum in the Indpls. Star; not a clinic, shelter or pet-finder) Indy Tails Pet Magazine National Foundations: The Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life: Helping People and Their Pets International Society for Animal Rights |
Laws governing animals.
| Regulations beyond North Willow Farms covenants and rules concerning domestic animals are covered by Animal Municipal Ordinances, Section 531, of the Indianapolis/Marion County Code. |