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Portage Animal Control For all lost or found animals in the City of Portage, please private message this page so we can post Sec. 10-54. - Redemption of impounded animals.

The owner of any dog or domestic animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this division may redeem it from the animal shelter designated by the board, upon the following conditions:

(1) For properly licensed domestic animals under section 10-33, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $30.00 for the first time any such animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redemption fee of $50.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $75.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. For unlicensed domestic animals, by paying to the clerk-treasurer a redemption fee of $50.00 for the first time any such domestic animal is seized or impounded by the animal warden; a redemption fee of $75.00 for the second occurrence; and a redemption fee of $100.00 for the third or any subsequent occurrence. (2) Presenting proof of the current city license tag for a dog if the owner is a resident of the city;

(3) If a dog, presenting proof of rabies immunization;

(4) If the dog has not been immunized against rabies, or the owner cannot show proof of a current rabies immunization, the owner must present a receipt showing prepayment of the cost of a rabies immunization from a duly licensed veterinarian, and within five days present to the clerk-treasurer, the current rabies immunization certificate; and

(5) Pay the animal shelter for the cost of the board and keep of any impounded dog or domestic animal, including all necessary treatment costs, for the period it was impounded. Release of the impounded animal to its owner may be denied by the animal warden if it is determined the animal is a danger to public health and safety of the citizens of Portage or for any other good and sufficient reason at the discretion of the animal warden.

Found together 10/15/2026 in the area of Lexington and Engle. If you recognize these dogs contact Portage Animal Control...
10/15/2026

Found together 10/15/2026 in the area of Lexington and Engle. If you recognize these dogs contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Found in the area of 625 W and 700 N. As a reminder, roosters are not allowed within the City of Portage. If you recogni...
10/13/2026

Found in the area of 625 W and 700 N. As a reminder, roosters are not allowed within the City of Portage. If you recognize this rooster or know anyone missing one, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!***COURTESY POST***Missing since 10/11/2026 from the area of Brookview Ave and Baldwin St. If yo...
10/12/2026

UPDATE: Back with owner!

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 10/11/2026 from the area of Brookview Ave and Baldwin St. If you have seen this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

Found on 10-11-26 in the area of County Line and Independence. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 21...
10/11/2026

Found on 10-11-26 in the area of County Line and Independence. If you recognize this dog please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!***COURTESY POST***Missing from the area of Swanson and McCasland since 10/10/2026. If you have ...
10/10/2026

UPDATE: Back with owner!

***COURTESY POST***

Missing from the area of Swanson and McCasland since 10/10/2026. If you have seen this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825.

UPDATE: Back with owner!***COURTESY POST***Missing since 10-7 from Hobart near Pintail and 700. If you have seen this do...
10/09/2026

UPDATE: Back with owner!

***COURTESY POST***

Missing since 10-7 from Hobart near Pintail and 700. If you have seen this dog, please contact our office at 219-763-1825 or the owner at the number on the post.

Update…returned to owner!Found 10/9/2026 in the area of Scott and Central. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Ani...
10/09/2026

Update…returned to owner!

Found 10/9/2026 in the area of Scott and Central. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Update…owner located!Found 10/4/2026 in the area of Wyandot and Shawnee. If you recognize this dog please contact Portag...
10/05/2026

Update…owner located!

Found 10/4/2026 in the area of Wyandot and Shawnee. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Found 10/1/2026 in the area of Bleacher and Pinstripe. This dog has been spotted in the Cardinal Crossing Subdivision fo...
10/02/2026

Found 10/1/2026 in the area of Bleacher and Pinstripe. This dog has been spotted in the Cardinal Crossing Subdivision for the past week. If you recognize this dog contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

Update…returned to owner!Found 10/2/2026 in the area of Airport and Elizabeth. If you recognize this dog please contact ...
10/02/2026

Update…returned to owner!

Found 10/2/2026 in the area of Airport and Elizabeth. If you recognize this dog please contact Portage Animal Control 219-763-1825.

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Portage, IN
46368

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