Pets
To say we like animals here at Indianapolis Monthly
is quite the understatement, so we couldn’t wait to dig into creating this guide celebrating Indy’s pet scene. You’ll find expert advice on keeping your furry companions happy and safe, inspiration for fun outings, and an introduction to sweet and sassy local shop pups and felines. Hear from devoted pet parents whose best buddies changed their lives. (You may want to grab the tissues.) We reveal how to bathe a cat without losing an eye and the life of a mischievous skunk—We’ve got our eye on you, Kipper. Whether your heart belongs to a big ol’ mutt or you’re thinking of rescuing a rabbit, here’s your roadmap for living your best pet-loving life.
Written by Eve Batey, Jeana Harris, Amy Lynch, and Sam Stall|Edited by Christina Vercelletto|Illustrations by Mallory Heyer
The Life Of Raising Bunnies
Rabbits are high maintenance pets. A local rescue tells all.
Pet Rescues And Adoption Shelters
If you’ve ever thought of adopting, or even briefly fostering, an animal in need, now is the time.
Surviving The Loss Of A Pet
One Broad Ripple cat owner reflects on the painfully short time he had with each of the pets who passed through his life.
Pet Resource Guide
Here are the services doting parents of fur babies will want to know about now.
Retrieving A Lost Four-Legged Loved One
Would you really know what to do if your dog was lost?
Raising Skunks
A Fortville animal lover who has two skunks—the size of corgis— details what it takes to raise them.
Leaders Of The Pack
Meet a few of Indy’s most popular “petfluencers.” The cute pics and clever antics of these local dogs have generated quite a social media following