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 redem

ption 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 7-24-25 in the area of Walnut and Central. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
07/24/2025

Found on 7-24-25 in the area of Walnut and Central. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Update…returned to owner.Missing since 7/22/2025 from the area of Bell and Blake. Last spotted in the area of Edgewood S...
07/22/2025

Update…returned to owner.

Missing since 7/22/2025 from the area of Bell and Blake.

Last spotted in the area of Edgewood St and Lexington Ave.

Please do not chase, contact our office with any sightings 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!Found on 07-19-25 in the Prairie Duneland Trail running between Central Ave and Airport Rd....
07/19/2025

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!

Found on 07-19-25 in the Prairie Duneland Trail running between Central Ave and Airport Rd. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

ATTENTION!!! 7/26/2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm Silverstray social rescue and Portage Animal Control will be holding a FREE m...
07/18/2025

ATTENTION!!! 7/26/2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm Silverstray social rescue and Portage Animal Control will be holding a FREE microchip clinic at the Portage Police Department 6260 Central Ave. Portage, In, 46368.

If you live within the city of Portage bring a copy of your current rabies vaccination and also get your FREE 2025 city pet license while you get your pet microchipped!

Microchipping is one of the easiest, and fastest, ways to get your lost pet home to you safely! Please come out and get your pets microchipped and get your 2025 Portage city pet license! Any questions please contact our office within normal business hours 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE: Back with owner!***Found on the 200 block of Camelot Estates on 7/18/25. If you recognize this dog please con...
07/18/2025

***UPDATE: Back with owner!***

Found on the 200 block of Camelot Estates on 7/18/25. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Update...Owner located!Found 7/17/2025 in the area of Ardmore and Walsh. If you recognize this dog please contact our of...
07/17/2025

Update...Owner located!

Found 7/17/2025 in the area of Ardmore and Walsh. If you recognize this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825

Update...OWNER LOCATED! This little guy will be reunited with his family shortly!Found by Portage Animal Control on 7/1...
07/15/2025

Update...OWNER LOCATED! This little guy will be reunited with his family shortly!

Found by Portage Animal Control on 7/15/2025 at Founders Square Park. No collar and no microchip. If you recognize this little guy please call our office 219-763-1825 he’s really missing his family.

***UPDATE*** Owner located Found on 7-12-25 on Capitol. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1...
07/13/2025

***UPDATE*** Owner located

Found on 7-12-25 on Capitol. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE: Owner located!***Found in the parking lot of Smoker's Friendly and The Region's Barbershop. If you recognize ...
07/12/2025

***UPDATE: Owner located!***

Found in the parking lot of Smoker's Friendly and The Region's Barbershop. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found together on 7-12-25 in the area of Hamstrom and Michael. If you recognize these dogs please contact our office at ...
07/12/2025

Found together on 7-12-25 in the area of Hamstrom and Michael. If you recognize these dogs please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!***COURTESY POST***Missing from Mercedes Ave since 7-10-25. If you have seen this dog please con...
07/10/2025

UPDATE: Back with owner!

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from Mercedes Ave since 7-10-25. If you have seen this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found 7/7/2025 in the area of County Line and Stagecoach. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-7...
07/07/2025

Found 7/7/2025 in the area of County Line and Stagecoach. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

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