True Love is Rescued

The mission of Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue at risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes.

True Love is Rescued

The mission of Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue at risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes.
Photo by Bradley Michael Creative. bradleymichaelcreative.com

True Love is Rescued

The mission of Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue at risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes.
Photo by Bradley Michael Creative. bradleymichaelcreative.com

True Love is Rescued

The mission of Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue at risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes.

Shelter News

When it rains, it pours

We are once again asking for help….. To say we have been thrown some pretty extreme curveballs the past couple weeks is an understatement. Most of you know about the fire we had on February 13, but today we had 7 puppies hospitalized for parvo. 7 puppies We pulled...

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We suffered a devastating fire

In the early morning hours of February 13th, around 1 am, our barn was engulfed in flames. We are so thankful that a truck driver happened to be passing by and alerted authorities. Firefighters were able to get the fire put out before it spread too far into other...

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Thank you, Barkefellers-Indy South!

We want to thank Barkefellers - Indy South for the VERY much needed donations they brought us! As always we are grateful for your support! We will put everything to good...

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When it rains, it pours

We are once again asking for help….. To say we have been thrown some pretty extreme curveballs the past couple weeks is an understatement. Most of you know about the fire we had on February 13, but today we had 7 puppies hospitalized for parvo. 7 puppies We pulled...

read more

We suffered a devastating fire

In the early morning hours of February 13th, around 1 am, our barn was engulfed in flames. We are so thankful that a truck driver happened to be passing by and alerted authorities. Firefighters were able to get the fire put out before it spread too far into other...

read more

Thank you, Barkefellers-Indy South!

We want to thank Barkefellers - Indy South for the VERY much needed donations they brought us! As always we are grateful for your support! We will put everything to good...

read more

Furever Thankful Photo Contest is back!

Despite it being a tough couple years for so many, this is a good time of year to reflect and be thankful. For many of us, that means appreciating the furry friends that make life a little easier. Do you have a pet you are grateful to have in your life and would like...

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True Love is Rescued

True Love is Rescued

Pets adopted in 2020

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Our Story

Founder, Rosie Ellis started rescuing stray kittens in her home in 1987 and in 1994 she purchased the property where the shelter current resides.

After receiving her 501(c)(3) status in 1995, she and her staff starting building what you see today as Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter. From the very first kitten rescued, Rosie has been and continues to be an active member of the rescue and shelter community and works collaboratively with other leaders to reduce the suffering and pain of Indianapolis’ at-risk dog and cat community.

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We Need Your Help!

Southside Animal Shelter depends on your gifts of supplies and donations to save and shelter animals. Everyone can help. How will you?

We Need Your Help!

Southside Animal Shelter depends on your gifts of supplies and donations to save and shelter animals. Everyone can help. How will you?