Putnam County Animal Care

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! It's the perfect excuse to spoil them rotten. Remember to give your pups an extra hug and tell them how much they're loved. Let's make today all about our four-legged best friends! ❤️ Show us your best friend!

08/16/2026

What an amazing day at our 2nd annual Doggie Pool Pawty! The rain stayed away and all of the doggies enjoyed playing in the pool. Hopefully we didn’t miss anyone's doggie picture!
Thank you to Greencastle Parks & Recreation Department and Ashley Crady for hosting this event. To all of the volunteers that handed out pup cups, gave treats and ensured everyone stayed safe in the water...THANK YOU!! This event would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers who show up everytime! Thank you to Lauren for ensuring all the doggies were up to date on their vaccines.
Thank you to our sponsors, Bree Kortesmaki for the dog toys and The Wonder Weims Skip and Casey (Allison Leer) for the pup cups!
Can't wait to see everyone next year!

08/15/2026

Today's the day! Rain should stay away during this event, may be overcast but the doggies dont care! Come on out, have some fun and support the animal shelter!

08/14/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Paws crossed the rain stays away!
Come join the fun!

08/11/2026

LOOKING FOR OWNER...
Found at Cloverdale Agri Center 8/10/26. No microchip or collar.

07/31/2026

Show us your special mutt!

Today we celebrate mixed-breed dogs who bring unconditional love, loyalty, and joy.

Every mutt has a unique story and personality—playful, goofy, or snuggly—and reminds us to celebrate differences.

Consider adopting one of our shelter mutts; your perfect match may be waiting.

Give your mutt extra love today—belly rubs, an adventure, or quality time.

Happy National Mutt Day! Celebrate their uniqueness and remember every mutt deserves a loving home. ❤️🐶

07/28/2026

Mark your calendars! It's our 2nd annual Doggie Pool Pawty! Bring your doggies to the Greencastle Aquatic Center on Saturday, August 15th from 11am - 2pm. Reminder to bring proof of vaccinations for the puppers!

07/21/2026

🐾💦 Make a Splash at Pool Pawty 2026! 💦🐾
Calling all dog lovers! Grab your furry best friend and join us for an afternoon of tail wags, pool fun, and making unforgettable memories at our Pool Pawty!
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Greencastle Aquatic Center
403 S. Bloomington Street, Greencastle
For just $5 per dog, your pup can enjoy:
🐶 Pool play and splashing around
🦴 Treats and refreshments (for purchase)
🐾 Fun with other friendly pups
📸 Plenty of adorable photo opportunities!
Important Reminder:
✅ Proof of current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations is required for every dog. Please bring your dog's current vaccination records with you at check-in.
This paw-some event is hosted by Greencastle Parks & Recreation in partnership with Putnam County Animal Care.
Whether your dog loves to swim or just wants to cool off and socialize, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Tag your fellow dog lovers and let us know which pup is coming to make a splash! 🐕🌊💙
All proceeds benefit the animal shelter.

07/18/2026

Our sweet Amos has finally left the building! Over 1700 days, slowly aging in the shelter, always overlooked (he was an escape artist). I have loved this boy since the day he came in. Always gentle, loves everyone, always wanting attention and butt rubs!
Live your best life sweet Amos! We are gonna miss you but you finally have a home that you deserve! ❤️❤️

07/17/2026

Great information! Thank you West Central Indiana Lost Dog Recovery team!

🧡 🐾 PSA —- DRONES & LOST DOG RECOVERY 🚁 🐾

When a dog goes missing, everyone wants to help. While drones can be a valuable tool, they are not the first step in every recovery. In fact, using a drone at the wrong time can make a safe recovery much more difficult.

All experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled volunteer Lost Dog Recovery organizations throughout Central Indiana have access to trained and certified drone pilots when the time, weather, terrain, and the dog’s behavior make drone deployment appropriate. Teamwork is the only way, ALWAYS.

Why we don’t recommend immediately calling a drone:

• It can startle a frightened dog, causing it to flee farther away.
• It can disrupt the dog’s established travel and feeding patterns.
• It may push the dog out of an area where a recovery plan is already working.
• Aerial sightings do not equal containment—many dogs still require humane traps to be safely recovered.
• Flying a drone at the wrong time can delay recovery instead of helping it.

Unfortunately, many people advertising drone services respond to lost pet posts before a recovery plan is in place. While some are experienced professionals, others charge hundreds of dollars for flights that produce no results—or worse, push the dog out of the area where it had begun to settle. Sometimes into very dangerous situations. There has been instances where dogs have been hit by cars when startled by a drone.

Our goal is always the same:
Safe containment—not pursuit.

Every dog and every situation is different. That’s why we encourage owners to contact an experienced Lost Dog Recovery organization first. If a drone is the right tool, we have the resources and partnerships to bring in trained, certified drone pilots at the appropriate time.

Finding a dog is only the beginning. Bringing that dog home safely is the mission… One Clear Plan! 🧡🐾