Brown County Humane Society

Jackie Johnson

2024-03

We recently adopted a kitten from BCHS and are so happy with our experience. After losing one of our cats suddenly, it was tough to imagine adopting a new one. Jen made our visit and experience comfortable and painless. We got to meet all the sweet kittens and cats they had and it’s clear why they have such a fantastic save rate. The facility is spotless, the staff is kind and organized and they put a lot of love and care into the animals they have on site.

Alex Rittenhouse

2023-05

Had a great experience here. The facility seemed decently new and well kept. Quite clean and presentable. We adopted a kitten. Was able to spend time with cat. They had a carrier, food, etc. To send home with us during the transition. They have Cats, Dogs, and more to adopt. Staff friendly.

Samantha Wells

2023-05

Wonderful place! Staff and volunteers were very nice and helpful. The facility was clean. Everyone we spoke with was very informative about the dog we were interested in to ensure he was the right fit for us. The animals are well cared for here. We love our Finnick (aka Bixby) boy! Keep doing what you’re doing everyone! Thank you!

Gerald Arnold

2023-05

This place is great! Nice people. So many cats and dogs to choose from. I felt so bad leaving them there. They are looking for some love. I stayed till my wife dragged me out of there. Breaks my heart to see them in jail. Please take some time to visit them. Take one home. This is Ajax. We love him.

Ginger Bomb

2021-05

There's a lot of loving, compassionate, & caring individuals, that work, & volunteer here. They diligently work placingadoptive animal's to the best forever home! Great place to adopt your forever fur family member!

Christina Becker

2023-05

Brian and staff are awesome! Just adopted Audrey to share love with us and great dane puppy! The staff are very knowledgeable about a meet and greet with their dogs. Thank you!

Elle D.

2023-10

I've been a (feline) volunteer here for several years and have nothing but good things to say. I've adopted several cats through the shelter and love being able to give back. We really make an honest effort to make sure all the animals are taken care of, housing areas are clean, and our animals are healthy. I spend as much extra time as I can (while I'm doing chores) on socializing new intakes, especially if they are scared, so they can put on the charm to find a good home.I know some people get frustrated but please be patient with everyone. We aren't paid to do any of this as we all have jobs, families, and outside lives we're trying to balance while maintaining this shelter. It can sometimes be overwhelming. We're doing the best we can with what we have because we love our animals and only want the best for them.And more volunteers would be greatly appreciated!

Dumpster Termite

2024-02

Shouts out to the staff here, they helped me get my 4 feral cats spayed/neutered and all taken care of on the same day! Thanks to everyone who went out of their way to help me!

Kara

2024-04

Kind and professional! I absolutely love the facility and the staff are always so friendly!

Joy Woodcock

2018-05

This isn't our 1st trip to Brown County Humane Society. We adopted Ellie (Peggy) the pitbull almost 2 years ago. This trip we adopted Princess Fiona the kitten. Any time we need a new family member this is the only place we think of. They are so good to their animals and customers. Thank you for what you do!

James Redding

2021-05

Lost our 17 year old kitty. Found a super nice 2 month old DLH replacement at BCHS. He was immediately accepted by our remaining pair of 6 year old cats as a new playmate. Great cure for the pain of loosing a long term feline companion. Thanks Brown County Humane Society!

Samantha Monroe

2023-10

Adopted 2 kittens from here. They were able to send me home with a small bag of food to get them going. Staff was very courteous even in busy times.

Diana Biddle

2022-05

New state of the art animal shelter. Brown County Humane Society unveiled the new facility to the public on July 17, 2021.

Nikki Smith

2023-12

Nice place and clean kittens had a play area and lots of climbing shelves etc .

Amelia Sullivan

2023-05

They got some great funds to make this place spacious and nice for the animals, I know it’s come a long way to look and operate like this. Unfortunately their stray dog program is messy, their relationship with animal control seems unprofessional, I called the BC sheriff department animal control to inform them about two dogs I found running in the road, the woman at animal control asked me a couple of questions about the dogs and explained to me that she could come pick them up or she could call the BCHS to let them know I was bringing them over so the staff could come out with leashes and take them. I thought since they were already in my car and it was 10 minutes away I’d drop them off.She did not let them know that we were coming and that was frustrating to begin with, not as frustrating as dealing with Valerie running the front desk at this establishment. Valarie was very rude to me on the phone because of the confusion between the two places, to me?! but somehow did not care and wasn’t worried about not getting that call. To get the dogs “accepted” she asked me 20+ questions about the dogs breed and color and gender when I was sitting in the parking lot with them lol. I did not know all the answers because they are strays. I explained the best I could on the phone and she called me back and decided to finally come out to the parking lot to take the them. Thank goodness, Dogs all good. She told me that she would not take them without seeing my drivers license and then proceeded to input my personal information into the computer, Very weird, I’ve taken a lot of strays/ wild animals to care centers and this was excessive. She did not listen to me throughout our conversations around the dogs, she corrected me on many things I got wrong about the dogs like breed which I’m happy to know but she was just so abrasive and entitled about it. I was fed up towards the end and just said “thank you for taking them” and walked out knowing the dogs were in good hands.I have never encountered a Karen in the wild before, it was pretty interesting.Reality check, this is brown county, someone could have easily shot them, was trying to do a favor.Any ways please fix your relationship with animal control and your attitude.With peace and love<3

Robert W. Rogers

2024-04

First time at the new place. Really great place.

Karl Keesler

2023-08

What an exceptional experience, the staff were highly informative and helpful. You can really tell that they love the animals and there job.

Becky Crider

2022-05

Gorgeous building, wonderful kennels that all lead to their outside kennels, all kennels have raised cots and blankets; the community cat rooms are fantastic! The wall systems with shelves and boxes are amazing, too. We've adopted once here and will continue to watch for more family friends! 🐾

Laura Wert

2023-05

Great volunteers and staff who work diligently to rehome Brown County's fur babies that were left behind. Great location, beautiful building and even better place to pick up your new best friend.

LawrenceGSD

2020-05

Staff was friendly and helpful. Was looking to adopt a dog and they could inform me well on the ones I was interested in. I decided to tell them my lifestyle and with that they brought out the dog I fell in love with.They very much care for their animals and spend time getting to know them. They gave me paperwork of the things they tested them with, from health to socialization. My vet also appreciated their detailed information.

Matthew Jarrett

2021-05

A small but compassionate shelter that truly cares about the animals they place. My Lola (fka Harley) was happy, affectionate, and SO ready for her new home, even though she had clearly been abused, beaten (figured that out after the adoption) and was found abandoned. They took awesome care of her for a month, and now she's a wonderful part of my little family!

Sun Flower (Sunflower)

2022-05

Facility is very clean. Staff are so nice and welcoming. You can see that the animals are loved and well taken care of. I appreciate the work they do. I highly recommend people adopt from here.

Carni Vore

2024-03

Stopped in to make a delivery. Very clean facility with kind employees.

Stephanie Pierce

2023-05

This shelter is AMAZING! All of the staff are very friendly and clearly care for every animal in the shelter. This is a clean, safe environment for sweet animals that need forever homes.

Alex Cravens

2019-05

I adopted my little dude from here. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

Bobbi M

2020-05

As others have mentioned, the Spot program is amazing. They truly care a lot about the animals and often advertise for the less adoptable. A clean, friendly no-kill shelter will always have my support.

Melissa Parker

2022-05

Wonderful facility! Clean, bright, inviting environment and lots of room for the animals. They are well taken care of at the Brown County Humane Society.

DogWood Ranch

2020-05

Hands down the best shelter in Indiana. They do not out dogs down due to volume they take time to figure our situations to help these dogs thrive while in between homes. Such great people and a great facility!

Kate L'Heureux

2022-05

I believe in always leaving my true opinion on businesses that earn praise, or deserve warning. This is a warning. My partner had been in contact with this shelter for weeks before visiting in order to find the right cat for her lifestyle. She works remotely at home in an apartment. Somehow that turned into my friend taking home a feral cat that had no business being contained indoors at all. As a direct witness I can say there was zero warning or instruction surrounding this adoption. Unable to catch the tiny scared cat, her only resort was calling animal control to set a trap. The woman working for them was also shocked and extremely angry to hear about this inexcusable action on part of the shelter.When we came in for the visit we were told the cat she wanted had almost gone to Petsmart within the hour, and we were lucky to get to her first. The only information about the chosen cat was that she was incredibly shy. They acknowledged that a tipped ear meant the cat had been once wild but we were reassured it was when she was very young and that she is ready for a home now. The only time the office manager spoke to us concerned payment. As a witness, I can fully say that at no moment did they instruct her to take any special precautions with the cat.I’m extremely disappointed in this shelter, not only did they lie and take money from someone hoping to house a cat that NEEDED one, not a feral cat, but also zero responsibility was claimed by BC when contacted. The shelters only defense was that they ‘warned her’ to follow the steps. But why would someone allow a feral cat to be adopted into an apartment? This is wrong and BC is INhumane for refusing to even come back for the cat that obviously should have been protected. I’m just glad that poor thing didn’t have to go to Petsmart, probably an even worse environment for her.

Ho-Mac Heating and Cooling, Inc. Indpls., IN

2018-05

Came there on a Friday.. unaware that they aren't open until noon... nevertheless, the very nice staff there let us in anyway. Animals seem well tended, and we weren't hovered over.. which was nice.. the only small negative was that all animals did not have a description sheet stating what breed, reason that they were there, etc. But overall, VERY HUMANE PLACE AND GREAT HELPFUL STAFF