Welcome to the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership

The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, Inc. was established in 1998 by a group of Indianapolis citizens concerned about the continuing high rate of euthanasia in our city. ARPO seeks to unite animal-related businesses and organizations in central Indiana for the purpose of promoting responsible pet ownership and decreasing the number of companion animals surrendered to shelters. ARPO is funded solely by donations and is staffed entirely by volunteers. We do not have a shelter, so all of our adoptable animals are housed in temporary foster homes until loving permanent homes are found. If you would like more information on becoming a foster parent, please contact us.

ENCOURAGE

COOPERATE

SHELTER

EDUCATE

FACILITATE

RESPECT

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Our Featured Dogs

Flurry Litter: Daisy Mae
 

Flurry is a brave, fluffy Great Pyrenees mix puppy who loves everyone, plays hard, chats often, and gives the sweetest...

Great Pyrenees & Mixed Breed
Female
4 Months Old

OUR FEATURED CATS

Truffles is a brave, cuddly sweetheart recovering from injury—full of love, purrs, and hope for a bright future.

Domestic Medium Hair
Female
10 Months Old

Upcoming Events

april, 2026

25apr11:00 am4:00 pmIPAAW Putt from the RuffBroad Ripple

26apr3:00 pm6:00 pmKitten Shower @Smitten Kitten

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