Pet and Animal Rescues in Michigan

There are many reasons why a rescue group is important to a community. They help take care of the feral cat population by capturing, spaying and neutering them and the releasing them back to their colony. Feral cats do not make good pets. Most of them have been wild all their lives and do not know how to live with humans. Every day, more animals are put to sleep in America than human babies are born. By offering low cost spay/neuter programs these rescue groups help control the pet overpopulation problem. IF they are in rural areas, many of them rescue horses from auctions that would send them to slaughter houses to be made into pet or yes even human food.

These organizations are private, tax exempt organizations. Any adoption fees or donations are tax deductible. If you need to get rid of a pet, do not just let it go. Bring it to a shelter or rescue group and let it find a new family. They are always in need of donations and not only money. Check out the want lists on the sites. Many of them can use old blankets and other items that you might not need and are looking to get rid of. They can get a donation if you donate a used car in their name. They hold bottle drives and make good use of the deposit money they get back. They get paid for used cell phones and used printer cartridges. They get what they need and you get a tax donation. It is a win, win situation.. If you can donate just an hour or two a week, become a volunteer. Many of the groups and shelters have special programs for children to become volunteers. It is a great learning experience. Become a foster family for an animal while they are waiting for a permanent home. Shop in their on line stores. They have very nice gifts for that animal lover in your life. Participate in their fund raisers. Many of the shelters have interesting things going on like , tag sales, raffles etc. Many of them operate thrift shops They are always looking for used clothing and other items that are in good condition to see there. Maybe you are looking for something. Give their thrift shops a try. You never know what you may find. Everything goes to the animals. Maybe you are looking to go out for a dinner. Did you know that many of these organizations have fund-raising dinner and some of them have local restaurants that will donate a portion of a days receipts to a local shelter? So contact your local center and see what special things they have going on

Theses rescue groups arranged by county. If you do not see a shelter or rescue group in your county, call the one nearest you. If they cannot help, they will be glad to refer you to one who can. Be sure to check nearby states. A shelter and or rescue group should be an important part of the community, a place where everyone get involved in o ne way or the other.

Allegan County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

A New Start on Life (cats and dogs)
http://www.anewstartonlife.com/

Antrim , Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

A. C. Paw (cats and dogs)
http://www.acpaw.org/
They offer a low cost spay/neuter program. Check the events page for up coming vaccination clinics.

Calhoun County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Second Chance Stable ( horses only)
http://secondchancestable.bravehost.com/index.html
They rescue horses from being slaughtered for food. If you are considering a horse, check them out first.

Emmet County , Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Petsafe Rescue Alliance (cats and dogs)
http://www.petsaferescue.com/

Macomb County , Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

All About Animals Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://www.allaboutanimalsrescue.org/

Marquette County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

The Marquette County Humane Society
http://www.upaws.org/
Check out the events page, they have some fun things coming up.

Mecosta County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Michican Friends Rescue Shelter (cats, dogs and birds)
http://www.geocities.com/betsyshaven/

SOS Animal Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://www.sosanimalrescue.org/
They have a low cost spay/neuter program. Check out the event page. They have some fun things coming up.

Missaukee County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Missaukee Humane Society (cats and dogs)
http://www.mhs-pets.org/

Monroe County , Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Alliance for Spay-Neuter and Pet Rescue ( cats and dogs)
http://www.asnpr.rescuegroups.org/
They do not accept animals from the public. They rescue animals from the Monroe Shelter and find them homes. They have a low cost spay/neuter program. Check out the events page for up coming adoption clinics.

Oakland County , Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Almost Home rescue Group (cats and dogs)
http://www.almosthomerescuegroup.com/
Check out the events page for up coming adoption clinics

Michigan Animal Adoption Network ( cats ,dogs and small animals)
http://www.mi-aan.org/
Check out the events page for up coming spay/neuter clinics and for some fun events they have coming up.

Michigan Animal Rescue League (cats and dogs)
http://www.michigananimalrescueleague.org/
They have boarding services available. Check out all the great events on the main page.

Motor City Ferrets (ferrets only)
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/ferretsetc/
They will pet sit your ferret for 3 a day Not a bad deal at all.

Second Chance Chins(chinchillas only)
http://www.geocities.com/secondchancechins/
The site has a lot of information that you need to know before you decide to take a chinchilla for a pet.

Sanilac County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

The Sanilac County Animal Control Shelter(cats and dogs)
http://www.sanilacpets.com/
They are not a no kill shelter. IF you can take a pet from them, you will really save a life

Van Buren County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Adopt a Friend for Life of SW Michigan (cats and dogs)
http://www.adoptafriendforlife.org/

Wayne County, Michigan Animal Rescue Groups

Rescued Hearts (dogs only)
http://www.overeasy.org/rescued_hearts.htm
They are a new organization and are looking to develop a spay/neuter program. They can use some help to get going.