In collaboration with the Bloomington Police Department, The Monroe County Humane Association’s Street Outreach initiative proactively visits community locations, encampments around town, and transitional housing facilities such as Kinser Flats and Crawford Apartments. This comprehensive approach ensures we engage with individuals experiencing homelessness and those in transitional phases of housing.
Our mission is to ensure that veterinary wellness care is accessible to pets belonging to these valued members of our Monroe County community. Furthermore, during the colder months, our initiative assists winter shelters in providing refuge from extreme cold weather conditions.
Services offered encompass basic vaccinations for dogs and cats, flea prevention, de-worming, nail trims, and comprehensive check-ups.
Pet owners wishing to avail of these services at Kinser Flats and Crawford Apartments should present identification and proof of residency.
This program has been made possible in part by a grant from the City of Bloomington via the Downtown Outreach Grants, emphasizing our community’s dedication to holistic care and support for all residents.
Outreach Day Schedule
This schedule stays the same every month.
11:00 am – Kinser Flats
12:30 pm – Shalom Center
2:00 pm – Crawford Apartments
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To arrange an encampment visit, please contact MCHA by phone, email, or text message to inquire about scheduling an on-site visit
(specific encampment destinations TBD on a month-to-month basis)
On-site visits are not intended for pets with health concerns or that present as sick/injured. If a minor concern presents, and the pet owner is able to find transportation, they may utilize one of the scheduled Walk-in dates to have their pets seen at MCHA’s Animal Care Campus (791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN, 47403) on the 3rd Friday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
2024 Outreach Schedule
Friday, April 5
Friday, May 3
Friday, June 7
Friday, July 5
Friday, August 2
Friday, September 6
Friday, October 4
Friday, November 1
Friday, December 6
2024 Walk-in Schedule
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 17
Friday, June 21
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16
Friday, September 20
Friday, October 18
Friday, November 15
Friday, December 20
Community Partners
If you are a representative of a community organization focused on assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or transitional housing in Monroe County, please contact the MCHA Outreach Coordinator directly via email at eaustin@monroehumane.org with any questions or concerns related to the pets of these community members.
Special Thanks
A special thanks to the City of Bloomington for its support of the Street Outreach Program through the Downtown Outreach Grant.
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 1334
Bloomington, IN 47402
ANIMAL CARE CAMPUS
791 S Fieldstone Blvd
Bloomington, IN 47403
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
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Monroe County Humane Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants to fund all of our programs and services. EIN: 35-6064277
The Monroe County Humane Association proudly collaborates, but is distinct from, the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. For services such as adoption, lost/found pets, shelter hours, and animal control, feel free to reach out to our friends at the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control at 812-349-3492. Together, we're caring for our community's animals.