Giving Tuesday-Because Foxy’s life matters
No one is sure just how Foxy ended up in such a rough state, but when she came to us with road rash over much of her body, we suspected she had been hit by a car. She needed help, and we were ready to help make her whole again. She is currently hospitalized receiving...
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What would we do without Mark?
We caught Mark doing what Mark does best, comforting our senior or injured animals in the infirmary. Mark has been with the shelter for many years, and now he has the very important job of taking care of the animals that need a bit more care. He always takes the time...
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Order your My Best Friend 2021 calendar!
Thank you to everyone who helped us raise $7,245 in online donations! Calendars can be ordered by using the link above. We anticipate they will be shipped on early January. $20 (plus shipping). We will have a limited supply available for purchase at the shelter and...
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Giving Tuesday-Because Foxy’s life matters
No one is sure just how Foxy ended up in such a rough state, but when she came to us with road rash over much of her body, we suspected she had been hit by a car. She needed help, and we were ready to help make her whole again. She is currently hospitalized receiving...
read more
What would we do without Mark?
We caught Mark doing what Mark does best, comforting our senior or injured animals in the infirmary. Mark has been with the shelter for many years, and now he has the very important job of taking care of the animals that need a bit more care. He always takes the time...
read more
Order your My Best Friend 2021 calendar!
Thank you to everyone who helped us raise $7,245 in online donations! Calendars can be ordered by using the link above. We anticipate they will be shipped on early January. $20 (plus shipping). We will have a limited supply available for purchase at the shelter and...
read more
MY BEST FRIEND Calendar Photo contest
Do you have a rescue pet who is your BEST FRIEND? We would love to hear your story. Beginning today, Rosie's Southside Animal Shelter is launching our first annual MY BEST FRIEND calendar photo fundraising contest. It's FREE to enter. Click the link, enter a photo and...
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Pets adopted in 2019
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Our Story
Executive director, 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.
