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.

Found on 12-20-25 in the 100 block of Camelot Estates. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-18...
12/20/2025

Found on 12-20-25 in the 100 block of Camelot Estates. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Dogs are back home after their adventure!!Found together on 12/19/2025 in the area of May and Robbins. If ...
12/19/2025

***UPDATE*** Dogs are back home after their adventure!!

Found together on 12/19/2025 in the area of May and Robbins. If you recognize these dogs please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Found 12/11/2025 in the 1400 block of Camelot Manor. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-18...
12/11/2025

Found 12/11/2025 in the 1400 block of Camelot Manor. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

***CURRENTLY WITH FINDER***Found 12/11/2025 in the area of Marquette and Sea Horse. If you recognize this dog contact Po...
12/11/2025

***CURRENTLY WITH FINDER***

Found 12/11/2025 in the area of Marquette and Sea Horse. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Found 12/10/2025 in the area of Melton and Crisman. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-182...
12/10/2025

Found 12/10/2025 in the area of Melton and Crisman. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATEDFound together on 12-8-25 in the area of Robbins and Airport. Seen earlier in the area of US 6 and ...
12/08/2025

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED

Found together on 12-8-25 in the area of Robbins and Airport. Seen earlier in the area of US 6 and N 450 W. If you recognize these dogs please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found on 12-6-25 in Countryside Park off of US 6. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
12/06/2025

Found on 12-6-25 in Countryside Park off of US 6. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!Found on 12-1-25 in the area of Stone and Blake. If you recognize this dog, please contact ...
12/01/2025

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!

Found on 12-1-25 in the area of Stone and Blake. If you recognize this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Portage Animal Control would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed Thursday, November 27...
11/26/2025

Portage Animal Control would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, 2025 for the holidays.

With the wind advisory please make sure to check your gates are securely latched and the contact information on microchips and ID tags are current.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!Found in the area of Edith and Rose Ellen. If you recognize this dog please contact our off...
11/22/2025

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!

Found in the area of Edith and Rose Ellen. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

11/20/2025

If you are missing a black male Rottweiler from the area of US 6 and Augusta Blvd, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

11/18/2025

Update…owner located.

If you are missing a small black with white intact male dog from the area of Mulberry and Monnier please contact our office 219-763-1825.

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6260 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
46368

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

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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.