Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) and Indy Parks and Recreation announced a new partnership that will bring a satellite adoption center to Broad Ripple Park.

"Our team is so proud to welcome the Adoption Center to Broad Ripple Park," said Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks Director. "Partnerships are key to our parks delivering the best services in the right places. And, now, we are offering a convenient place for our park customers and neighbors to connect with the city's Animal Care Services and explore adoption options."

The Indianapolis Animal Care Services Satellite Adoption Pavilion at Broad Ripple Park will have the ability to house both dogs and cats. The plan is to have it open during high-traffic periods at the park, and also during ACS' busier times when the shelter tends to fill up quickly.

"This adoption pavilion will give the thousands of animals that come through the shelter's doors each year a fighting chance," said Katie Trennepohl, ACS Director. "Tragically, some animals never get the chance to be adopted. This is one of many steps we are taking to ensure all animals at the shelter find new homes."

Designed by One 10 Studio, the building will also offer a shaded area for dog park users and will not decrease the size of the current dog park. Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 2018. Funding will come from a mix of both public and private sources, including the Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation.

"This partnership is important for both the shelter animals and residents who are looking to adopt a new pet," said Jason Larrison, BNS Director. "We anticipate being able to take this model and expand it to other parts of Marion County in the near future."

If interested in helping the shelter but unable to adopt, consider volunteering your time, fostering a cat or dog, or donating litter, canned pet food, cleaning supplies or any other item from the wish list. Monetary donations can be made online to the Friends Foundation or in person at the shelter, 2600 S. Harding Street.

Shelter Adoption Hours are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday: Closed.

Shelter Intake Hours are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday: Closed, and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For additional information on IACS foster, adoption and volunteer programs, please visit www.indy.gov/acs.

For more information on the Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation, visit friendsofindyacc.org.

For more information about Indy Parks, visit http://www.indy.gov/dpr.

Indianapolis Animal Care Services is focused on improving quality of life by protecting human and animal welfare through the proper promotion of animal stewardship in our city.

Indianapolis Parks and Recreation is focused on connecting communities by providing places and experiences that inspire healthy living, social engagement and a love of nature.