We’re Moving!

At Humane Fort Wayne, we will always work tirelessly for the benefit of pets and the people who love them. Now, we’re moving into our new fur-ever home—so we can help even more pets find theirs!

Humane Fort Wayne

Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Center
901 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

DIRECTIONS

IMPORTANT INFO

We’re moving into our new facility in phases to ensure a smooth transition for both animals and staff. Mark your calendars for these events and dates!

ADOPTIONS

The animals have moved! Our shelter on Hanna Street is closed to the public. Animals are now available for adoption at 901 Leesburg Road!

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WELLNESS SERVICES

Our Wellness Clinic will be open for services at our Maycrest Drive location through December 28th. Then, our Wellness Clinic will be moving to 901 Leesburg Road!

Wellness services will be CLOSED from December 29th-January 5th due to the move. We will reopen for wellness services at our Leesburg Road location on January 6th.

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SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES

Spay/Neuter services are still operating as normal at our 1333 Maycrest Drive location.

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PET FOOD PANTRY

Our Pet Food Pantry distribution will continue normal distribution hours until further notice. Saturday pet food distributions are still occurring at Hanna Street from 9am-11am!

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Check out our new digs!

Increased Capacity for Animals

With twice as many dog kennels and three times as many cat colonies as our old space, we’ll be able to help more animals find their fur-ever homes while ensuring their time with us is comfortable.

Community Education Center

Here, we will help people in our community learn about what we do, and we will share best practices with shelter partners from around the region.

Improved Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Our new facility is designed for pets and people alike! Dog kennels have indoor and outdoor areas, and cat colonies feature large windows that give them outside views. Indoor training and outdoor play areas are also available for shelter dogs.

FAQs

Where is the new facility located?

The Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Center is located at 901 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

DIRECTIONS

How do I get there?

Traditional GPS applications will navigate you accordingly to 901 Leesburg Road. Our new building is located in between Citilink and the University of St Francis.

If you are currently in Fort Wayne, from heading east on Jefferson Boulevard, turn left onto West Main Street. At Leesburg Road, turn left. Humane Fort Wayne is .2 miles down on the left. If you reach the railroad tracks, you’ve gone too far.

Is construction still happening?

Yes. This project is over five years in the making, so a few minor items are still being wrapped up in the building and around the site.

Where do I park?

During regular business hours, you can park in our on-site parking lot, located at 901 Leesburg Road.

What services will be offered at the new location?

Services at the new location will include:

Canine and feline pet adoption
Animals will be available for adoption at the Leesburg Road Location after Tuesday, September 3rd.
Walk-in wellness services and routine care
Our current Maycrest Drive Clinic will be open for services as usual until a move date is selected. Watch for updates announcing the transition of services to the new Leesburg Road Clinic facility on our website and social media channels.
Low-cost spay and neuter surgery by appointment
Our current Maycrest Drive Clinic will be open for services as usual until a move date is selected. Watch for updates announcing the transition of services to the new Leesburg Road Clinic facility on our website and social media channels.

Is the clinic open?

Our Maycrest location is currently offering spay/neuter and wellness services. Our Wellness Clinic will be moving from Maycrest Drive to 901 Leesburg Road on January 6th!

We will be CLOSED for wellness services from December 29th-January 5th due to the move. Spay/Neuter services will continue to operate at our 1333 Maycrest Drive location.

What are the hours of operation for the adoption center and clinic?

Our shelter hours are:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday–Friday: 11AM–6PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11AM–4PM

Our clinic hours are:

Monday–Friday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED

To see wellness hours, click here.

What’s happening to the Hanna Street location?

The Hanna Street location will be renovated to become the headquarters for our Pet Promises program, which includes the pet food pantry, compassion foster, in-home services, and quarterly vaccine clinics. It will be Indiana’s first and only freestanding social services facility dedicated to pet owners and the pets they own and love.