Adopting a Dog? West Michigan Humane Society Has Yours Waiting

Holly is ready for YOU! She's looking for a home for the holidays!

This pretty girl is thicker than a snicker, and just as fun! Holly loves to be carried around like a baby and also loves to suckle on her favorite toys. It’s seriously so cute! She also has the CUTEST smile and wonderfully expressive puppy-dog eyes. Holly is down for whatever you want to do, as long as she has one of her fave toys with her. Want someone to watch Netflix with you? Holly is your girl!

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She knows how to sit and shake, and will do her very best to learn more tricks if it makes you happy. Poor Holly had a rough start to life and is looking for a home where she can be your only baby, furry or otherwise, with an owner who can help her unwind and relax in a calm, quiet environment. She just wants what every animal wants--a safe and comfortable home where she can be loved. Holly can't wait to meet her furever family soon!

If you’d like to adopt Holly, please visit our website at hswestmi.org/adoptabledogs

Home for the Holidays Foster Opportunity

Looking to help a shelter animal this holiday season? Then become a short-term foster for HSWM and give a shelter pet a Home for the Holidays!

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This short-term foster opportunity gives our pets a much-needed break from the shelter, and gives you a new furry friend to spoil! Sign up for this opportunity by this Thursday, December 15th, at https://form.jotform.com/223346216894057, to open your heart and your home for a week or more to a shelter pet who needs you.

Standard foster requirements apply, email our Foster team at foster@hswestmi.org with any questions!

Bonfire Apparel

Looking to buy a unique Christmas gift for the animal-lover in your life? Grab them (and maybe yourself) limited edition HSWM apparel featuring this brand new line-art design from Bonfire!

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We have multiple colors and styles available, so there's bound to be something your giftee will enjoy! Shipping takes about 2 weeks and supply is limited, so shop TODAY to have your items delivered around the holidays at https://www.bonfire.com/hswm-line-art

Plus, all of the proceeds will go to support the animals in our care, so you can spend guilt-free!

There’s still time to Sponsor a pet’s Stocking!

There's also still time to sponsor a shelter animal's stocking for the holidays so that no pet gets left behind at www.hswestmi.org/stockings!

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When you sign up to sponsor an HSWM rescue animal, that pet will receive a stocking or wreath full of goodies and treats. Plus, available dogs will have the opportunity to go on an exciting car ride to check out all of the local Christmas light displays!

Sponsorship is $20 for a small animal, $35 for a cat, $50 for a dog, or spoil one of each type of pet for $100! You will receive a story update and photo of the animals you sponsor, and not only will they be able to enjoy their gifts at HSWM, but any adopted animal will get to take their goodies to their new home with them too!

For all information, visit the Humane Society of West Michigan!

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