Petey the pittie is ready to find his home! Check out his video
Meet Extraordinary Volunteer Alice!
Volunteer doesn't quite describe what Alice means to our shelter. She's been helping rescues since 2001 and we're so glad she found her way to Southside about four years ago. She usually puts in a full week and is always willing to do whatever the shelter needs. She...
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Pasta for Pets is March 2!
Pasta for Pets is our signature event! Join us for an evening of great food, drinks, dancing with DJ Gabby Love, a silent auction and a few special guests (hint-they have 4 legs)! Your support means the world to us! March 2, 2018 7pm-10pm Primo South Banquet and...
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Petey the pittie is ready to find his home! Check out his video
Meet Extraordinary Volunteer Alice!
Volunteer doesn't quite describe what Alice means to our shelter. She's been helping rescues since 2001 and we're so glad she found her way to Southside about four years ago. She usually puts in a full week and is always willing to do whatever the shelter needs. She...
read more
Pasta for Pets is March 2!
Pasta for Pets is our signature event! Join us for an evening of great food, drinks, dancing with DJ Gabby Love, a silent auction and a few special guests (hint-they have 4 legs)! Your support means the world to us! March 2, 2018 7pm-10pm Primo South Banquet and...
read more
Calling BIG dog lovers!
ADOPTED! Meet Oliver! This big, beautiful mixed breed boy is a shelter favorite! Our best guess is he is a mix of great Dane and pit bull. His whole body wiggles when he sees his favorite people, and he takes toys and treats gently. He would love an active family, and...
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Join us!
Volunteer orientation is the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. We hope to see you there!
Pets adopted in 2018
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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.
