We’re Moving!
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 moved 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
IMPORTANT INFO
We’re moving into our new facility in phases to ensure a smooth transition for both animals, staff, and our community. Check out the latest info!
ADOPTIONS
Animals are available for adoption at 901 Leesburg Road!
WELLNESS SERVICES
Our Wellness Clinic has moved 901 Leesburg Road! Our Wellness Clinic is open for routine wellness walk-ins during the week and appointments on Saturdays.
SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES
Spay/Neuter services are still operating by appointment only at our Spay/Neuter Clinic located at 1333 Maycrest Drive.
PET FOOD PANTRY
Our Pet Food Pantry will continue normal distribution hours. Saturday pet food distributions are still occurring at Hanna Street from 9am-11am!

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
The Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Center is located at 901 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
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.
During regular business hours, you can park in our on-site parking lot, located at 901 Leesburg Road.
Services at the new location will include:
- Canine and feline pet adoption
- Walk-in wellness services and routine care
Our Wellness Clinic has moved 901 Leesburg Road! Spay/Neuter services for the public are still operating at our Spay/Neuter Clinic at 1333 Maycrest Drive.
Our shelter hours are:
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday–Friday: 11AM–6PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 11AM–4PM
To see wellness hours, click here.
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. Stay tuned for more info!
You can reach us at:
- SHELTER: 260 744-0454 or [email protected]
- CLINIC: 260 420-7729 or [email protected]
- PET FOOD PANTRY: 260 207-4187 or [email protected]




Support Our New Home
Thank you to our supporters—our new home wouldn’t be possible without you!
Want to support this work? Make a donation to our capital campaign.