Page last updated on May 10, 2026 at 10:33 am
Who We Are
A division of the Department of Public Works, Animal Care and Control operates the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter and provides animal control assistance for the City. Bloomington Animal Care and Control's mission is to address and respond to all animal needs in the community through education, enforcement and support in order to build a community where animals are valued and treated with kindness and respect.
Please contact us at (812)349-3492 with any animal-related questions or concerns.
Our Services
Pet Adoption
Seeking a companion animal? See the list of animals that are looking for a new home.
Lost & Found Pets
Get more information about lost & found pets.
Can't Keep Your Pet?
Details about surrendering your pet(s) to the Bloomington Animal Shelter
Animal Behavior Help
Current information and tips on animal control behavior.
Animal Control
Animal control responds to calls for animal related issues within the City limits.
How to help
Volunteering at the Animal Shelter
Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We are sorry, but the waitlist has filled in record time and is now closed until the fall. Please check back then for more information.
Foster Program
It has never been easier to help us save lives. In 2024, foster families took 56% of the animals that came through our shelter into their homes. Our foster team provided socialization, training, love and consistency to well over 1,800 animals in our community. Help us make that number even bigger!
Donations
Learn how you can help support the shelter through monetary and in-kind donations.