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Pet Explorer Day Camps are a great opportunity for kids 6 to 12 years old to learn all about the shelter! During the summer we have one week camp options available and during the spring, our Spring Break camps brings one-day camp options for your kiddos. 

A typical day at camp includes learning about the shelter, exploring animal-related careers, making treats for the animals in our care, playing games, crafts and of course - ANIMALS!

 

2024 SPRING BREAK CAMP

Children may only attend one day of camp 

Price: $40 for the day

Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm - please provide your child's non-perishable lunch and snack

Monday, April 1 ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT*

Tuesday, April 2 ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT* 

Wednesday, April 3 ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

Thursday, April 4 ages 9-12

Friday, April 5 ages 9-12

 

Register for spring break camp 2024

 

 

2024 PET EXPLORER SUMMER CAMP DATES

Children may only attend one week of camp

Registration will go LIVE on Monday, March 4 at noon! 

Price: $150 (includes a camp t-shirt)

Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm; drop off 8:50

Week 1 June 3 - 7 for ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT*

Week 2 June 10 - 14 for ages 6-8 

Week 3 June 17 - 21 for ages 9-12 

Week 4 July 8 - 12 for ages 9-12 

Week 5 July 15 - 19 for ages 9-12 

Week 6 July 22 - 26 for ages 9-12 

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 2024 DECK THE HOWLS 

One-day Winter Camp

Coming in December 2024

 

 

TEEN BUDDIES

Teens 13 to 18 years old can apply to be Teen Buddies to assist with camps. Teen Buddies serve as role models for campers, assist camp counselors with cleaning and prepping activities and help supervise the campers during animal interactions. 

 

  • New Teen Buddies can assist with one week of camp and returning buddies can request multiple weeks.
  • Teen Buddies are expected to help the entire duration of camp (9 am to 3 pm). 
  • Teen Buddies that are between the ages of 13-14 are only able to assist with our 6-8 year old camps (June 3-14) because they are too close in age to our 12-year-old campers in our 9-12 year old camps. 

 

Applications for our 2024 Teen Buddy program will be posted here on March 4! 

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Questions? Email our Humane Education department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

or call (260) 427-5508

 

 

 

Over the Counter Medication Form

Prescription Medication Form  

2022 Parent Packet

2022 Teen Buddy Packet

Adoption Lobby Hours:

12:00 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month

Closed Mondays FOR ADOPTIONS
To submit a pet adoption profile, you must do so 15-minutes before closing to allow sufficient time for processing.

Adoptions number:

260-427-5502


Business Office Hours (lost & found pets, citations, or other law enforcement concerns):

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
CLOSED Saturday & Sunday


Animal Control Officer Assistance
260-427-1244
9am-8pm Monday - Friday
After 8pm, weekend & holidays,
call 260-449-3000

After Hours / Immediate Officer Assistance:
1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Emergencies
260-449-3000


General Contact Information:
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne IN 46808
260-427-1244
After 8 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 449-3000 for assistance.
Fax: 260-427-5514


It is our mission to serve our community in a humane, public safety capacity while working to keep pets with loving families by providing education opportunities and resources or facilitating re-homing or adoption when necessary.

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