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.

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.

What to do if you lose your pet in Portage.Our main goal for any lost pet is to get them home to their family quickly an...
11/17/2025

What to do if you lose your pet in Portage.

Our main goal for any lost pet is to get them home to their family quickly and safely. If for any unfortunate reason your pet gets lost in Portage please contact our office 219-763-1825. We will take some basic information (when did your pet go missing, where did they go missing from, description of your pet and contact information). You can also send us a photo through private messaging of your pet so we can put up a post on our page.

There are many ways you can ensure you’re contacted quickly, when your pet is found. Microchipping is a quick and effective way to get your pets home. Microchips can be inserted by your local veterinarian, animal shelter or by one of our animal control wardens. Our office can microchip your pet free of charge. Microchips work when they are scanned by a microchip scanner and the microchip company is contacted. The company will provide owner information to the agency so they can get the pet back home.

If your pet is not microchipped having a collar with identification tags also works. If the pet has a collar with tags the finder, or animal control, can contact the owner using the information listed. In the City of Portage you are required to have a domestic animal license for any pet that requires a rabies vaccination. These tags also help identify a pet if they are found.

If your pet has a collar, with no tags, another suggestion is to write your contact information on the collar with a permanent marker. Our office has collars in multiple sizes we can donate if you need a collar.

Lastly if your pet is a known escape artist there are GPS tracking options for pets. AirTags and other similar devices only work when near Bluetooth devices. There are other subscription service live trackers for pets such as Fi, Tractive and FitBark.

Our office strives to return pets directly back to their families and hopefully these suggestions can help create more successful reunions.

***UPDATE: Happily back with their owner!***Found on 11-15 in the area of Hamstrom and Lakewood. If you recognize this d...
11/15/2025

***UPDATE: Happily back with their owner!***

Found on 11-15 in the area of Hamstrom and Lakewood. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found on 11-13-25 in the area of Ardmore Ct. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
11/14/2025

Found on 11-13-25 in the area of Ardmore Ct. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Update...returned to owner!Found 11/13/2025 in the area of Abbey and Brower. If you recognize this dog please contac...
11/13/2025

Update...returned to owner!

Found 11/13/2025 in the area of Abbey and Brower. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing from the area of Sienna Ave. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1...
11/12/2025

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from the area of Sienna Ave. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Happy Veterans Day! Our office will be closed for the holiday. If you have an emergency please contact non emergency pol...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Our office will be closed for the holiday. If you have an emergency please contact non emergency police dispatch 219-762-3122 for assistance.

Found on 11/9/25 in the area of Willowdale Rd and Batson Ave. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219...
11/09/2025

Found on 11/9/25 in the area of Willowdale Rd and Batson Ave. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 11/8/2025 from the area of Beverly and Stone. If you have seen this cat, please contact...
11/09/2025

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 11/8/2025 from the area of Beverly and Stone. If you have seen this cat, please contact our office at 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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