Speedway Animal Rescue

29/12/2025

PETSMART CATS

We have two cats that have been at PetSmart for too long. Both of these girls are less adoptable, so they are continuously looked over. Yesterday they watched as 4 kittens found their forever homes 😭

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Click on their photos to learn more!

29/12/2025

🚨SOS URGENT FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED BY FRIDAY🚨

To foster: www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application
To adopt: www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

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We have been begging for a new situation for Benny since April. Benny was originally born into SAR in Nov 2019 and adopted with his brother, Bo. They were returned in March due to their owner moving. The person who originally offered to foster changed her mind within 24 hours and did not give us adequate time to find a new situation, so they were placed in what was supposed to be SHORT-TERM boarding. Bo was adopted months ago, but Benny is still in need.

Unfortunately, once dogs are considered "safe," we find that we are not able to move them, despite our continual pleas.

Benny is a 6-year-old, German Shorthaired Pointer mix. Living in long-term boarding is difficult for many dogs, ESPECIALLY sensitive breeds like GSPs. He has been showing escalating stress in this environment that is making him a danger to himself and others.

Now, I want to be perfectly clear: Benny is NOT a bad dog. Benny IS a dog whose nervous system has been overloaded for a very long time and is acting out in ways that are escalating. Last night, there was an incident involving Benny and another dog. A person who went to break up the incident sustained a level 2 bite and scratch in the process. It cannot be said for sure which dog bit, BUT, Benny was the instigator, and his instigating behavior has been escalating. He needs to leave boarding by Friday. Due to his anxiety and the need to protect others at this establishment, a difficult decision will be made if no foster is found.

While Benny IS typically good with dogs, the most ideal situation for Benny right now would be one where he can have solo time to decompress. He prefers female dogs, but again, I think the best thing for him right now is time where he can feel fully relaxed in a home environment. He is NOT suitable for a home with cats.

We have reached out to German Shorthaired Pointer groups and have either not received a response or been told he doesn't look enough like a GSP. We have begged other rescues. We have begged on Facebook.

If you aren't able to adopt or foster, can you please share?

28/12/2025

Now that Christmas is over, it's a great time to consider adopting a dog!

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

We have something for everyone!

Lives with cats: Kore

Lives with dogs: Kore (selective), Benny, Pumpernickel, Honey, Baxter, Jake (selective), Bug, Champ, Kanga, Candy, Dingo

1 and under: Dingo, Honey, Candy, Kanga

Senior: Jake (9 years),

Has lived with kids: Kore, Benny, Honey, Champ

Under 25 lbs: Jake (26 lbs)

DNA tested: Jake (Chihauhau/Schnauzer), Honey (Doberman/American Bulldog)

Special needs: Penny (deaf), Kore (deaf), Jake (Prozac and Keppra), Honey (Paxil)

In need of foster: Benny, Honey, Jake

Available for "forever foster" (SAR pays for indefinite care): Jake

22/12/2025

These are our currently available dogs - we have something for everyone!

To apply to adopt, see www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Lives with cats: Kore

Lives with dogs: Kore (selective), Benny, Pumpernickel, Honey, Baxter, Jake (selective), Bug, Champ, Kanga, Candy, Dingo

1 and under: Dingo, Honey, Candy, Kanga

Senior: Jake (9 years),

Has lived with kids: Kore, Benny, Honey, Champ

Under 25 lbs: Jake (26 lbs)

DNA tested: Jake (Chihauhau/Schnauzer), Honey (Doberman/American Bulldog)

Special needs: Penny (deaf), Kore (deaf), Jake (Prozac and Keppra), Honey (Paxil)

22/12/2025

There's still time to help us help them! 🎅🎄🎁

During the month of December, bring any of the items on this list to your next appointment (or you can just drop them off anytime!) and we'll donate it to our rescue partners at Indianapolis Animal Care & Control. We also have a tree in our lobby with 8 homeless pets from our friends at Speedway Animal Rescue that you can sponsor.

During this season of giving, help us help those that need it the most. ❤🫶🐾

22/12/2025

We see many accidents happen while animals are in the care of sitters. Be proactive, and be VERY firm in the rules surrounding your pets

Words of Wisdom!

21/12/2025

ADOPTION ALERT

Roo was adopted today!! We can already tell he is going to be so loved and spoiled!

20/12/2025

ADOPTION ALERT

Cinder has been adopted! If you recognize his adopter, that's because Cinder is going to be Tilly's new sibling!

20/12/2025

ADOPTION ALERT

We have a special adoption story to share. This little puppy was brought to Noah's Westside Animal Hospital last week with symptoms similar to megaesophagus. She was surrendered to the vet, who called us and asked if we would be willing to take her into the rescue and help diagnose the problem and give her a chance. Fortunately, it turned out not to be megaesophagus, but a foreign body (likely gravel or kitty litter). Our friends at Olive Animal Hospital offered to foster her until she was healthy. Thanks to their loving care, this little Christmas miracle made a full recovery. A family member of one of their clients saw her and reached out to adopt. Joy left today with her new family, and we are so happy that Noah's trusted us with her care, and that Drs Shelly and Mike helped her make a fast recovery.

20/12/2025

ADOPTION ALERT

Lumi, who was picked up by the street department earlier this month, has been adopted! She is going to be so loved in her new home!