Indy Animals News Today

A former mayoral candidate has donated funds to help improve animal care in Indianapolis. The gift comes from Jefferson Shreve, who vowed to give his mayoral salary to the effort if elected.

Jefferson Shreve as donated funds to help improve animal care in Indianapolis

The city announced the selection of a new site for Indianapoliss animal shelter, after a previous location required more environmental clean-up.

The not-for-profit has already reached 95% of its fundraising campaign's $7 million goal for the $37 million project, which is now set to be built at 5001 E. Raymond St.

Funding for the facility includes a $19 million bond approved by the City-County Council. Friends of Indy Animals already has raised money.

Jefferson Shreve rolled out a detailed plan Tuesday to improve Indianapolis Animal Care Services, one day after Mayor Joe Hogsett revealed his own agenda for helping the city's crowded, understaffed animal shelter.

An additional $1 million in funding for a new animal shelter in Indianapolis will come from a grant to Friends of Indy Animals and help fill a funding gap.

The new facility will replace the existing Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter at 2600 S. Harding Street.

Love is in the air for humans and their four-legged companions.

The ban may not last long as the Indiana state legislature is considering a bill to prevent cities like Indianapolis from passing such bans.