Fishers, IN Animal Ordinances: Cat Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Requirement
- Register colony with Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic
- Method
- Trap, neuter, ear-tip, vaccinate
- HOA rule
- Needs HOA/homeowner approval
- Penalty
- Up to $500 per occurrence
Summary
Fishers bans feeding a feral cat colony unless it's a registered managed colony run under trap-neuter-return with ear-tipped, vaccinated cats, under § 91.06(C).
It shall be unlawful for a person to provide food, water or shelter to a colony of feral cats, unless: (a) The colony is an approved managed colony, registered with Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, Inc.; (b) The food, water or shelter is provided in conjunction with the implementation of trap, neuter, and return methodology as set forth below; and (c) The caregiver is using ear tipping on feral cats in order to be identified as a spayed or neutered and a vaccinated member of a managed colony.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Fishers City Code § 91.06(C)(4) makes it unlawful to provide food, water, or shelter to a colony of feral cats unless the colony is an approved managed colony registered with Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, Inc., the care is provided as part of trap-neuter-return, and the caretaker ear-tips sterilized cats. § 91.06(C)(3) additionally requires home owner or neighborhood association approval before an assistance program can operate a colony there. § 91.06(C)(8) gives a caretaker a written warning and a chance to come into compliance before a violation is charged.
Violations & Fines
Feeding or sheltering an unregistered feral cat colony is a violation carrying up to $500 per occurrence under § 91.99, though § 91.06(C)(8) requires a written warning first before penalties apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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