Humane Society of West Michigan

To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement & protection.

Managed Admissions Policy

Humane Society of West Michigan manages animal admissions coming into our shelter. This means that we mindfully balance the number of animals we intake in order to continue providing the best care and shelter for our current animals. This admission policy requires the public to schedule an appointment in order to surrender their owned animals to make sure that we have proper space available. This policy is based solely on space capacity and our goal to provide quality care without overcrowding. Our staff is dedicated to finding homes for all of our adoptable animals and this is only possible by limiting the number of animals admitted to the shelter.

Best Care Standards

We provide humane and responsible care for all animals and facilitate placement to appropriate homes.

CollaborationBrings Results

We cannot achieve our vision on our own. It requires collaboration with animal welfare organizations and other community partners in order to achieve our common goals.

Education Changes Behavior

Education directed toward an understanding of responsible pet care; the pet overpopulation problem; the need to spay and neuter pets can change citizen behavior over time.