Harrison County Animal Shelter, Adoption & Pets 2026

Official location

Harrison County Animal Control is listed at 3132 Hope Lane NW, Corydon, IN 47112.

Normal shelter contact

For standard questions, use 812-738-8163. Petfinder also lists rtimberlake@harrisoncounty.in.gov.

Emergency request

The county lists 812-738-3911 for the Harrison County E-911 Dispatch Center, limited to issues of public safety.

Adoptable-pet viewing

The county page lists adoptable animal viewing from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; Petfinder lists 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on select weekdays.

Spay/neuter clinic

The Health Department page lists a low-cost spay/neuter clinic located at the Animal Control Facility.

Bites must be reported

The Health Department says animal bites are to be reported to the local Health Department.

If your pet is lost

• Call Harrison County Animal Control at 812-738-8163.
• Check the facility in person during public viewing hours when possible.
• Search close first: barns, sheds, porches, ditches, tree lines, garages, crawl spaces and neighboring properties.
• Prepare proof of ownership: photos, vet records, microchip details, collar/tag/rabies records and timeline photos.
• Post a clear lost-pet notice with cross streets, date, color, size, collar and safe contact method.
• Call local vets and clinics in case someone brought the animal in for scanning or emergency care.
• For a public-safety issue after hours, use the E-911 Dispatch route listed by the county.

If you found an animal

• If safe, move the animal away from traffic without putting yourself at risk.
• Take clear photos before transport.
• Call Animal Control at 812-738-8163 for normal questions.
• If the animal is aggressive, injured, in traffic or causing immediate public-safety danger, use the emergency dispatch route.
• Keep the found animal separate from your pets and children.
• Ask about microchip scanning and the correct intake process.
• Do not leave an animal at the facility without staff or officer intake.

Report bites

The Health Department says animal bites should be reported by calling 812-738-3237.

10-day quarantine

The biting animal must be quarantined for 10 days and checked for annual rabies vaccines.

Rabies vaccination rule

Dog, cat or ferret age 3 months or older must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.

Bite report form

If not completed at the ER or physician office, the Health Department page provides an animal bite report form.

Fax / email route

The page says to fax the first page to 812-738-4292 or scan and email it to harrisoncountyhealth@gmail.com.

Strays or wild animals

Wild animals or strays may be tested for rabies if necessary.

Volunteer help

Call 812-738-8163 and ask about current volunteer needs, age rules, orientation and schedule.

Animal socialization

Facilities often need help giving animals attention, but exact duties must be approved by staff.

Ask before arriving

Do not show up expecting to volunteer immediately. Ask staff for the current process.

Pet screenshot, photo ID, payment, leash/carrier, household approval.

Photos, vet records, rabies proof, collar/tag details, microchip information.

Exact location, clear photos, safety status, whether animal is confined.

Victim details, animal owner if known, location, medical visit, bite report form route.

Call before driving

Hours differ between the county page and Petfinder. Confirm the exact public viewing window by phone.

Use screenshots

Pet listings change quickly. Screenshot the pet ID and listing before calling.

Do not leave animals

Never leave an animal at the facility without staff or officer intake. Abandonment can create penalties.

Ask exact fees

Adoption fees are not clearly published as one table. Ask the full total before visiting.

Rabies proof matters

Keep rabies records current. Bite reporting and quarantine rules depend on vaccine proof.

Rural search pattern

For lost pets, check barns, sheds, tree lines, ditches and neighbor buildings, not only streets.