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Indianapolis Animal Care & Control has animal care and control officers patrolling the streets of the city.  The most serious issue the agency faces is pet overpopulation.  In 2010, IACC cared for approximately 17,750 surrendered, homeless, abandoned, abused and neglected animals.

Animal care and control officers enforce all animal-related ordinances in Indianapolis.  Animal care and control officers perform the following services for the city:

• Impound animals running at-large
• Issue citations to people in violation of animal ordinances
• Conduct inspections for the licensing of facilities that sell, groom, and kennel animals
• Investigate cruelty, neglect, and animal-fighting cases and respond to complaints related to animals and animal welfare
• Rescue animals in distress or danger on an emergency basis; and
• Educate the public about responsible pet ownership

In 2010, animal care and control officers responded to over to 31,000 service calls.

Indianapolis Animal Care & Control will assist the public with sick or injured wild animals or wildlife confined in the living spaces of one's home.  For further assistance with wildlife or exotic animals, contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at 317-232-4010 or one of the organizations listed below:

• Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic - 317-879-8633.  Complete care for exotic, non-traditional pets, birds and injured/orphaned wildlife. (For 24-hour emergency assistance for injured/orphaned wildlife call 317-902-3825.)
• Avon Veterinary Clinic - 317-272-8706.  Complete veterinary care for exotic, non-traditional pets, bird and injured/orphaned wildlife.
  
• A Critters Chance - 317-585-9036.  A non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization specializing in wildlife rehabilitation and exotic/domestic pet rescue. A Critters Chance also offers humane wildlife nuisance prevention information and guidance.
• EARPS (Exotic Animal Rescue and Pet Sanctuary) - Exotic pet rescue and shelter.
• Ferret Rescue and Halfway House - 765-349-0265.  Ferret rescue, rehabilitation and adoptions.
  
• For the Birds of Indiana - 317-877-1187.  Wildlife rehabilitation.  DNR permit holder for raptor rescue and rehabilitation.
  
• Hillview Veterinary Clinic - 317-736-8880.  Complete veterinary care for exotic, non-traditional pets, bird and injured/orphaned wildlife.
  
• Humane Society of the United States wildlife resource guide.
• Indiana House Rabbit Society - 317-328-1428.  Rabbit rescue and adoptions.
• Indiana Horse Rescue - 765-659-5209.  Horse rescue, rehabilitation and adoptions.
  
• Indiana Turtle Care - Turtle rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary.
  
• Indy CLAW Rescue - 317-902-4025.  Exotic pet rescue and shelter.
  
• Providence Wildlife - 317-902-DUCK.  Wildlife rehabilitation.  DNR permit holder for raptor rescue and rehabilitation.