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Welcome to Mid-Michigan adopt-a-pet! We are glad you found your way here!
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Please adopt a dog...  
~it matters to the one you save~

I want to remind people not to buy puppies that are for sale in parking lots.   A better choice is to adopt a dog or puppy from a shelter or rescue.  There are many reasons that buying a puppy from a stranger in a parking lot is not a good idea.  One of them is that you don't know the living conditions that the puppy is coming from, it may be a puppymill situation.  Another is that there are so many lovable pets in shelters that need a home.

Spay/Neuter Clinic-Mt.Pleasant
Low cost mobile clinic for cats & small dogs in Mt.Pleasant at Toni's Dance Studio (on Broadway on south side of road near the Broadway and Summerton intersection) every Friday.
Call Susan Hamilton DVM
(989)382-7870
for appointment.Call for prices.
 
Spay/Neuter Clinic-Remus
Low cost mobile clinic for cats & small dogs
for appointment call
989-330-5147
Mecosta Co Clinic
3861 12 Mile Rd.Remus, MI
First 'teen Tuesday of the month
this month May 18th.
(sign up required) Call for prices.

Visit our sister site
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Rescued dogs and cats in foster homes need loving homes-click link above to go to new website

Bruno is looking for a new home. Not good w/ cats.
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Click photo to read all about Bruno, Call Susan at 616-296-1323

FOSTER DOGS
Ask about all of these dogs that are in foster homes
at the shelter (989)773-9721. 

The picture above is Chloe.  Chloe will be 5 years old in October. She is spayed, housebroken and crate trained (she stays in her crate while I am at work.) Chloe loves to play and run outside but she loves to be with people and snuggle even more. She really is a good girl and listens when corrected.

Available Now. Loves the kiddie pool!
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ID 9780 "Lee" 1 year old male Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10143 "Grizzly Bear" male Rotweiler mix

Scooter (Foxy) in foster home
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click this photo for more about Scooter and contact info

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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Cicero

He Created You

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. I have done something," He replied. "I created you." ~The Animals' Savior Copyright Jim Willis 1999

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The shelter is in need of LEASHES, LEASHES, LEASHES and collars. Often when a dog gets adopted, leash and collar goes too. We could also use pet carriers and crates of any size, so animals can be taken to vet. If you have one you aren't using anymore why not donate it shelter? Everyone would be so grateful!
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Tips for you
 
1.never feel sorry or spoil  your dog
because he was homeless and in the shelter
just love them 
 
2.before you enter your house with your new dog,
take him or her for a long walk
so the dog can bond with you
 
3.watch the dog whisperer on
national geographic channel Fridays at 8pm
 
4. don't give your dog onions or grapes (raisins too)
they are toxic to dogs, chocolate is bad for dogs too
 

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Here in this house.........................

I will never know the loneliness I hear
in the barks of the other dogs 'out there'.
I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake
my world will not have changed.
I will never know hunger,
or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.
I will not shiver in the cold,
or grow weary from the heat.
I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness,
and be allowed to smell
all that can reach my nose.
My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.
Here in this house...

There will be an effort to communicate with me
on my level.
I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand,
I can enjoy the warmth of the words.
I will be given a name
so that I may know who I am among many.
My name will be used in joy,
and I will love the sound of it!
Here in this house...

I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.
I will never be used
to improve peoples' images of themselves.
I will be loved because I am who I am,
not someone's idea of who I should be.
I will never suffer for someone's anger,
impatience, or stupidity.
I will be taught all the things I need
to know to be loved by all.
If I do not learn my lessons well,
they will look to my teacher for blame.
Here in this house...

I can trust arms that hold, hands that
touch...knowing that, no matter what
they do, they do it for the good of me.
If I am ill, I will be doctored.
If scared, I will be calmed.
If sad, I will be cheered.
No matter what I look like, I will be considered
beautiful and thought to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old,
too ill, too unruly, or not cute enough.
My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.
I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes,
be as kind and as fair as dogs.

Here in this house...

I will belong.
I will be home.

Anonymous
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Read "The Journey" "In Their Words" and "How Could You"? essays here

Help homeless pets at Gratiot Animal Control HelpFurryFriends.com

If you would like to make a difference in the life of a homeless animal in Mid Michigan, send your donation to:
mid michigan adopt-a-pet
PO Box 802
Mt.Pleasant, MI 48804
An all volunteer group.
Your tax deductable donation goes directly
to the care of an animal in need.

to cat page

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Dogs at the Isabella County Animal Control Shelter
1105 S. Isabella Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sat. 9 am - 2 pm, closed Sunday
Phone: 989-773-9721
Updated: August 29, 2010
 
All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. 
 
All dogs and puppies are $150. This includes license($6), county fee($15), HATS fee for medical charges that include spay/neuter, heartworm test,  vaccinations($119)and microchip($10).
(Dogs of the week are half the normal adoption fee)
 
It really is a good deal. Try to get all that done for that price. Keep in mind there are no guarantees. HATS works very hard to care for and vaccinate dogs but there may be health issues with a dog the shelter has no way of knowing about. The risk is yours. I say it's worth it.
 
There may be more dogs than these photos show
due to animals in quarantine or arriving during
 the week. There also may be less due to
 adoption and euthenizing. I try to update weekly.
 Thanks for looking!
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If you are thinking about adopting a dog, it is a good idea to bring any other dogs that will live with the dog to the shelter beforehand to make sure they get along.  Also, bring any children that will be around the dog to make sure the dog will behave properly around them.  This will prevent a dog from having to be returned for not working out in his new family. 

(note: if you want to adopt a pet from the Isabella County Animal Shelter, please visit the shelter as soon as possible. Euthenizing is done when space requires, therefore tomorrow may be too late. They do try to keep them as long as possible but their time is limited.) Please call the shelter for verification if you are driving any distance.
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Dogs of the Week
 
Chipper, Audie, and Bobbi

Available Now. Dog of the Week.
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ID 10435 "Bobbi" 4 year old female Beagle mix

Available Now. Dog of the Week.
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ID 10330 "Audie" 3 year old female German Shepherd mix

Available Now
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ID 10314 "Chipper" 9 year old male Beagle mix

Available 9/4
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ID 10786 "Macadamia" 9 month old female Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10802 "Bella" 1 year old female Pointer mix

Contact shelter for availability
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"Sebastian" 1 year old male Lab mix

Available Now. Housebroken, no children
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ID 10815 "Penny Sue" 5 year old female Terrier mix

Available Now
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ID 10218 "Prince" 1 1/2 year old male Pitbull

Available Now. Wonderful Boy.
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"Clyde" 1 year old male Pitbull mix

Check out some more great pictures of Clyde by clicking here.

Contact shelter for more info
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"Kenya" Female Boxer/Pug mix

Available Now
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ID 10317 "ZasZoo" 1 year old female Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10671 "Sabrina" 3 month old female Black Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10439 "Anna" 4 year old female Beagle mix

Adopted or Rescued the Week of 8/2
 
Max
Dodge
Millenium
Tanner
Rebel
Runner
Lia
Tia
Mia
Scruffy
Athur
Seeley
Scout
Lexi
Chip
Storm
Jezebelle
a couple other puppies
 
Adopted or Claimed the Week of 8/9
 
Sheba
Meadow
Kate
Nubbs
Lexi
Chief
Sassy
 
1 dog died
 
Adopted, Rescued or Claimed the Week of 8/16
Balto
Chevy
Pixie!!!!
Wolf
Koda
Paully
Bandy
male Bichon
Teeny
Mallory
Copper
Speedy
Chico
Woody
Ruby
Leslie
Star
Zeek
Remington
Jasmin
Aladin
 
Adopted the Week of 8/23
Hero
Marley
3 yellow lab puppies
Mackenzie
Olivia
Sancho
Chewy
Shay
Dori
Butch
1 Dog Died
if you need more info or adoption date
call Isabella County Animal Control
(989)773-9721
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Available 9/3. Sweet girl, loves attention.
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ID 10819 "Dolly" 3 year old female Pitbull mix

Available 9/1
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ID 10788 "Almond" 5 year old female Corgi mix

Available 9/2
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ID 10818 "Ana" 3 year old female Chow Chow mix

Available Now
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ID 10779 "Louie" 1 year old male Chihuahua mix

Available Now
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ID 10505 "Delilah" 2 year old female Boxer mix

Available Now. Doesn't like other animals.
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"Shyanne" 3 year old female Husky mix

Contact shelter for availability
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"Pepper" 1 year old female Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10718 "Maleena" 2 year old female English Springer Spaniel mix

Available Now
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ID 10696 "Silas" 7 month old female Hound mix

Available Now
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ID 10730 "Wrinkles" 3 year old male Beagle mix

Available Now
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ID 10499 "Maddy" 3 year old female Pitbull mix

Available Now
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ID 10700 "Sugar" 2 year old female Beagle mix

Available Now
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ID 10701 "Spice" 9 month old Beagle mix

Available Now. Sweet boy. Heartworm positive.
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ID 10287 "Buddy" 7 year old male Pitbull Shar Pei mix

Available Now
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ID 10665 "Jasper" 3 year old male Lab mix

Available Now
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ID 10683 "Wolf" 7 year old male German Shepherd mix

Available Now. Nice young dog.
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ID 10599 "Ivey" 10 month old female Pitbull mix.

Available Now
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ID 10438 "Cammy" 4 year old female Beagle mix