Portage Animal Control

Portage Animal Control For all lost or found animals in the City of Portage, please private message this page so we can post Sec. 10-54. - Redemption of impounded animals.

The owner of any dog or domestic animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this division may redeem it from the animal shelter designated by the board, upon the following conditions:

(1) For properly licensed domestic animals under section 10-33, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $30.00 for the first time any such animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redemption fee of $50.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $75.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. For unlicensed domestic animals, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $50.00 for the first time any such domestic animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redemption fee of $75.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $100.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. (2) Presenting proof of the current city license tag for a dog if the owner is a resident of the city;

(3) If a dog, presenting proof of rabies immunization;

(4) If the dog has not been immunized against rabies, or the owner cannot show proof of a current rabies immunization, the owner must present a receipt showing prepayment of the cost of a rabies immunization from a duly licensed veterinarian, and within five days present to the clerk-treasurer, the current rabies immunization certificate; and

(5) Pay the animal shelter for the cost of the board and keep of any impounded dog or domestic animal, including all necessary treatment costs, for the period it was impounded. Release of the impounded animal to its owner may be denied by the animal warden if it is determined the animal is a danger to public health and safety of the citizens of Portage or for any other good and sufficient reason at the discretion of the animal warden.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 2/21/2026 from the area of Swanson and Brookview. Last sighting near 700 N and 500 by ...
02/23/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 2/21/2026 from the area of Swanson and Brookview. Last sighting near 700 N and 500 by Kohls. If you have seen this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE: Owner located before the post was even fully submitted!!***Found on 2-22-26 on Broughton Ave. If you recogniz...
02/22/2026

***UPDATE: Owner located before the post was even fully submitted!!***

Found on 2-22-26 on Broughton Ave. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Wind advisory!!!! There are obvious strong winds today please make sure the check your gates and fences. Double check th...
02/20/2026

Wind advisory!!!! There are obvious strong winds today please make sure the check your gates and fences. Double check that you have collars and tags on your pet before letting them outside. If your pet does get out please let our office know to be on the look out!

Found on 2-18-26 near Stagecoach Rd. If you recognize this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
02/18/2026

Found on 2-18-26 near Stagecoach Rd. If you recognize this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE…returned to owner***Found 2/18/2026 near County Line and Us Hwy 6. If you recognize this dog contact Portage A...
02/18/2026

***UPDATE…returned to owner***

Found 2/18/2026 near County Line and Us Hwy 6. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!!Found on 2-17-26 in the area of Sunrise and Eleanor. If you recognize this dog please cont...
02/17/2026

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!!

Found on 2-17-26 in the area of Sunrise and Eleanor. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825

Found together on the 1300 block of Camelot Manor. If you recognize these dogs please contact our office at 219-763-1825...
02/14/2026

Found together on the 1300 block of Camelot Manor. If you recognize these dogs please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found 2/11/2026 in the area of Peach and Sand. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1...
02/11/2026

Found 2/11/2026 in the area of Peach and Sand. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Dog has been safely and successfully caught. We are still asking for information regarding an owner though!...
02/10/2026

***UPDATE*** Dog has been safely and successfully caught. We are still asking for information regarding an owner though!

We are currently attempting to catch this dog in the area of Peach and Central. He is incredibly skittish, so a trap is being placed.

We ask that the public does not interfere with the trap or the dog, as any more chasing may scare him away from the trap's location.

The dog also does not seem to be afraid of traffic, so we advise caution if you are driving through this area.

If you recognize this dog or have any information about an owner, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 2-3-26 from Hammond. Owner has evidence that the dog may have been brought to Portage. ...
02/08/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 2-3-26 from Hammond. Owner has evidence that the dog may have been brought to Portage. If you recognize or have any information regarding this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Portage Animal Control is currently attempting to secure this dog that was located near the area of Stagecoach and Marin...
02/02/2026

Portage Animal Control is currently attempting to secure this dog that was located near the area of Stagecoach and Marine Dr. the morning of 2/2/2026. If you recognize this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825.

Found on 2-1-26 in the area of Evelyn and Lark. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
02/01/2026

Found on 2-1-26 in the area of Evelyn and Lark. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Address

6260 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
46368

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12197631825

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Portage Animal Control posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Portage Animal Control:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Our Story

We are a municipal Animal Control Agency. This page will feature pictures of lost and found animals, and news from the City of Portage, Indiana. Please do not use it to advertise or request personalized services.