What could be more fun than adopting a puppy from ARPO?

Going to a birthday party with other ARPO siblings!

Last August, a group of ARPO adopters got together to celebrate the 1st birthday of the "B" puppies. Click here  for pictures.

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A Few Quick Facts about ARPO:

• ARPO adopted out 277 companions in 2006.
• Adoption fees only cover about 1/2 of the medical costs for each animal. The rest comes from donations, grants and fundraisers.
• All ARPO adopted pets are spayed/neutered prior to going to their new homes.
• ARPO qualifies for the highest Petsmart Charities "Rewards Program" as a result of our adoption policies/procedures using extensive application screening, home visits before placing animals, after-adoption follow up program, and ensuring no animals are released unaltered.
• ARPO available pets are shown at the Petsmart in Castleton on the north side of Indianapolis.

ARPO's Mission

• To encourage and assist existing and future pet owners in providing a good quality life for their pets.
• To temporarily shelter stray, abandoned, neglected, abused and surrendered cats and dogs in a clean, comfortable, and safe environment while providing the best quality of life and medical care possible.
• To facilitate the adoption of these companion animals into stable, loving homes.
• To promote pet ownership as a lifetime commitment.
• To cooperate with other animal-related organizations for the purpose of reducing the population of unwanted cats and dogs through adoption, spay/neuter and educational programs.
• To further educate the public regarding the important benefits of the human/companion animal bond.
• To promote respect for creatures of all species.