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Sybil & Polly

Sybil and Polly have been moved from home to home. They need to find a permanent home with someone who is willing to take the time and have patience with them. While their foster mom has been working with them, they are still not fond of being held. You can read more about Sybil & Polly (and see other critters in need of homes), by clicking the "Adoptable Critters" button above.

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Welcome to A Critter's Chance!

C aring H earts for A nimals N eeding a C aring E nvironment

We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization specializing in wildlife rehabilitation and exotic/domestic pet rescue. While we're based in Indiana, we assist people and organizations throughout the country. In addition to caring for the animals we receive, we also offer the following:

  • Exotic/Domestic pet adoption (Wildlife is released back into their native habitat.)
  • Educational programs throughout central Indiana to both the private and public sectors
  • Working with local animal shelters and rescues (both government and private) to retrieve wildlife and exotic animals relinquished to their care. Most organizations do not have the knowledge or facilities to care for these animals.
  • Support to government officials for changing laws to better monitor animal treatment and to hold individuals guilty of animal abuse/neglect accountable
  • Networking with other community organizations to improve animal protection, treatment, and rescue efforts
  • Information on care of orphaned wildlife and exotic/domestic pets at community events and on our website

We truly strive to carry out our mission statement:
To be a voice for the animals; to educate the public about animal responsibility and ensure that animals are treated humanely and given a “chance.”  To make certain that every available resource is used to find adoptive homes for domestic animals and to return wildlife to their natural environment.

A Critter's Chance does not receive any government funding. We depend on the kindness of animal lovers and their contributions in order to care for the animals and cover our operational costs. If you would like to make a donation, you may use a credit card through PayPal by clicking the "Donate" button in the left-hand column. You may also mail a check to the address listed on our Contact page. If you are interested in other ways of helping, such as donating items, volunteering, or fostering, please click the "How to Help" button. We very much appreciate all help and donations! Without the kindness of fellow animal lovers we could not operate!

Our biggest needs: Not only are we trying to find homes for adoptable animals, but we need a home as well! We are looking for land in order to build a shelter/rehabilitation center. We currently have a network of foster homes that house the animals until they are adopted or released (which is the case with native wildlife). It would greatly help to have a center where we could house and care for animals, store supplies, conduct educational programs, have an adoption center for the adoptable animals, and also serve as a resource to the public when they find injured wildlife or need to surrender an animal.

Another item we could really use is a horse trailer. In the past, we have been able to borrow one for our rescues. It would be a great help to our group to have our own!

News & Events

New Brochure Design!

Click here to see our new brochure! We would like to thank Karen Kennedy for the design layout. We really love the new design! We would also like to thank Andrew Dove of Dove Printing.

Check us out on Pet Pals TV!!

Click here to see us on an episode of Pet Pals TV! There are a few stories before us, so please be patient and keep watching. We are in the third segment promoting the IVEC event we'll be attending on July 11th.

Injured Coyote

This poor boy came to us from Indianapolis Animal Care and Control. He was found stuck on a barbed wire fence he had tried to jump. After several days of TLC with one of our licensed rehabilitators, his wounds were healed, and he was ready to be released. Coyotes are often viewed as pests by some people, but this guy was very gentle and sweet while he was being cared for. We are happy to have played a part in saving him! A Critter's Chance believes all animals deserve a chance!


Donations Needed for Esther

Esther's story is a miracle in the making. She came to us after she was found as a stray in downtown Indianapolis. She was very ill and neglected. On top of her physical ailments, she was also pregnant. The prognosis for Esther and her babies wasn't good, but Esther is a fighter! Please click here to read her story.

Update: Esther is standing on her own and even taking a few steps!! Read her story, and updates, by clicking the link above.