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

PROMOTE

Our Featured Dogs

Chill, cuddly 5-month old pup seeking adventure and snuggles. Smart, sweet, loyal—and ready to love his forever family.

Terrier - American Pit Bull & Mixed Breed
Male
5 Months Old
Radley
 

Radley is a very sweet dog once he's comfortable with you. Loves to play with other dogs!!!

Shepherd - German & Pinscher - Miniature
Male
2 Years Old

OUR FEATURED CATS

Elide
 

Meet Elide—happy, playful, and paralyzed, but full of life! Loves snuggles, wrestles, and rocks her purr-maid tail like a champ.

Domestic Long Hair
Female
6 Months Old

Upcoming Events

september, 2025

06sep12:00 pm2:00 pmAdoption Event at Petco Speedway

13sep8:00 am12:00 pmBroad Ripple Farmers Market

14sep12:00 pm3:00 pmIrvington Farmer's Market

18sep6:00 pm8:00 pmTails and Ales at Broad Ripple Brew Pub

21sep12:00 pm4:00 pmARPO’s Whiskey & Whiskers presented by West Fork Whiskey Co.

25sep(sep 25)1:00 am21oct(oct 21)1:00 amNine Lives Cat Cafe Residency

27sep8:00 am12:00 pmBroad Ripple Farmers Market

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