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 3-29-26 in the area of Belmont and Independence. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763...
03/31/2026

Found on 3-29-26 in the area of Belmont and Independence. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!Found on 3-28-26 in Lakeshore Campground. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at...
03/28/2026

UPDATE: Back with owner!

Found on 3-28-26 in Lakeshore Campground. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing from the area of Old Porter and Boardwalk. If you have seen this cat please contact our offic...
03/28/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from the area of Old Porter and Boardwalk. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!CURRENTLY WITH FINDERFound on 3-27-26 near Lakeshore Campground. If you recognize this dog pleas...
03/28/2026

UPDATE: Back with owner!

CURRENTLY WITH FINDER

Found on 3-27-26 near Lakeshore Campground. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found 3/25/2026 in the area of Airport and 700. If you recognize this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825.
03/26/2026

Found 3/25/2026 in the area of Airport and 700. If you recognize this dog please contact our office 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!Found on 3-24-26 in the area of Hamstrom and Lakewood. If you recognize this dog please con...
03/24/2026

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!

Found on 3-24-26 in the area of Hamstrom and Lakewood. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

CURRENTLY WITH FINDER***UPDATE*** Owner locatedFound on 3-21-26 on the trails near Camelot Estates. If you recognize thi...
03/22/2026

CURRENTLY WITH FINDER

***UPDATE*** Owner located

Found on 3-21-26 on the trails near Camelot Estates. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!Found on 3/21/26 in the area of Locust and Concord. If you recognize this dog please contac...
03/21/2026

***UPDATE*** Back with owner!

Found on 3/21/26 in the area of Locust and Concord. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Update…returned to owner!Found 3/20/2026 in the area of Brookview and Swanson. If you recognize this dog contact our off...
03/20/2026

Update…returned to owner!

Found 3/20/2026 in the area of Brookview and Swanson. If you recognize this dog contact our office 219-763-1825

Found 3/20/2026 at Bass Pro. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.
03/20/2026

Found 3/20/2026 at Bass Pro. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

***COURTESY POST***Missing since 3-10-26 from the area of Ingram Manor. If you have seen this cat please contact our off...
03/16/2026

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 3-10-26 from the area of Ingram Manor. If you have seen this cat please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found on 3-14-26 in the area of McCool and Bruce. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.
03/14/2026

Found on 3-14-26 in the area of McCool and Bruce. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

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6260 Central Avenue
Portage, IN
46368

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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