Need a gift idea? Our annual nut sale is back!
Once again, we are offering high quality nuts and candies. They make great gifts and proceeds benefit our shelter. Please email rosie@ssasi.org and we will email you an order form. Order deadline is October 1, 2019.Thanks as always for your...
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Riders to the Rescue!
Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson is once again going to the dogs! Their annual fundraiser benefiting Rosie's Southside Animal Shelter, Riders to the Rescue, is September 28 from 11am-3pm. Join us for lots of fun including adoptable dogs, a silent auction, doggie...
read moreNina Mason Pulliam grant award-THANK YOU!
Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter is happy to announce the award of $100,000 from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for upgrades to our facility that will improve the lives of the cats and dogs while in our care.The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust was established...
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Need a gift idea? Our annual nut sale is back!
Once again, we are offering high quality nuts and candies. They make great gifts and proceeds benefit our shelter. Please email rosie@ssasi.org and we will email you an order form. Order deadline is October 1, 2019.Thanks as always for your...
read more
Riders to the Rescue!
Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson is once again going to the dogs! Their annual fundraiser benefiting Rosie's Southside Animal Shelter, Riders to the Rescue, is September 28 from 11am-3pm. Join us for lots of fun including adoptable dogs, a silent auction, doggie...
read moreNina Mason Pulliam grant award-THANK YOU!
Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter is happy to announce the award of $100,000 from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for upgrades to our facility that will improve the lives of the cats and dogs while in our care.The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust was established...
read moreProud to partner with Indianapolis Animal Care Services
One of our greatest accomplishments has been to be of help to our city shelter. We are proud of our partnership with Indianapolis Animal Care Services and will continue to do what we can to lessen their load! From January 2017 until now we have pulled 1396 animals...
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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.
