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 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.

***COURTESY POST***Missing from the area of Prairie Run since 11/7/2025. If you have seen this dog, please contact our o...
11/08/2025

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from the area of Prairie Run since 11/7/2025. If you have seen this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Update…returned to owner!Found 11/7/2025 in the area of Central and Pryor. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Ani...
11/07/2025

Update…returned to owner!

Found 11/7/2025 in the area of Central and Pryor. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Let’s talk TNR/Cat Colony caretakers…As we start off our new TNR project we are also asking for those caring for colonie...
11/07/2025

Let’s talk TNR/Cat Colony caretakers…

As we start off our new TNR project we are also asking for those caring for colonies to contact our office and register their preexisting colonies. This is free of charge and needs to be done yearly.

Some people asked how many cats are considered a colony? If you are caring for any number of outdoor cats contact our office to register.

Information required for registration: we will need your name, address, contact information, area the cat(s) are located, veterinarian(s) used for care of your colony, number of cats currently TNR’ed and estimated number of cats still needing to be TNR’ed.

Caretakers that register their colonies and are actively trying to reduce the numbers through TNR are not subject to warnings or citations. Proper documentation is vital so we can track the progress of this program.

If you need our assistance with TNR please let us know. We already have multiple areas that we have identified as trouble spots and will be focusing our attention to them. We will assess the situation and if needed will adjust where we focus our trapping.

We are looking forward to getting this program running smoothly and appreciate everyone’s support!

***Currently with Finder ***Update…owner located!Found 11/3/2025 in the area of Central and Willowcreek. If you recogniz...
11/04/2025

***Currently with Finder ***

Update…owner located!

Found 11/3/2025 in the area of Central and Willowcreek. If you recognize this dog please call our office 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 10/10/25 from the area of Pryor and Evergreen. If you have seen this cat please contact...
11/02/2025

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 10/10/25 from the area of Pryor and Evergreen. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***CURRENTLY WITH FINDER***Found on 10/31/2025 in the area of Swanson and Harmony. If you recognize this...
11/01/2025

***COURTESY POST***CURRENTLY WITH FINDER***

Found on 10/31/2025 in the area of Swanson and Harmony. If you recognize this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Portage Animal Control is excited to announce the start of our TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program. If you know of an area ...
10/31/2025

Portage Animal Control is excited to announce the start of our TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program. If you know of an area that has a high number of feral cats please contact our office. We can send an officer out to assess.

If you are the current caretaker of a colony please contact our office to register the colony, registration is free of charge.

If you have any questions please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

If you are interested in donating to the TNR program please contact us.

Portage Animal Control would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.
10/30/2025

Portage Animal Control would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

Found on 10-30-25 in the area of Lincoln St and Park Ave. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763...
10/30/2025

Found on 10-30-25 in the area of Lincoln St and Park Ave. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***Courtesy Post***Found 10/27/2025 possibly in the area of Nantucket and Wolf Rd. If you recognize this dog please con...
10/28/2025

***Courtesy Post***

Found 10/27/2025 possibly in the area of Nantucket and Wolf Rd. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

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6260 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
46368

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