Cranberry is Our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday

Amy from the Humane Society of West Michigan wasn't able to come into the studio yesterday morning but we talked on the phone about Cranberry!

Today we'd like to introduce a Thanksgiving essential that your holidays won't be complete without--Cranberry the bun!

Just like the popular Thanksgiving condiment, Cranberry is sweet and saucy, and will bring joy to any family gathering! Cranberry is a gentle, social rabbit--content to hang out and do her own thing--but also interested in hopping about, exploring, and greeting her people with friendly head bumps. This bun is neat, tidy, and completely litter trained, she'd make a wonderful free-roaming rabbit! Cranberry LOVES kale, carrots, and other yummy fresh treats. This big beautiful bunny is full of heart, absolutely adorable, and hoping to find her furever home in time for the holidays!
If you'd like to adopt Cranberry, please visit our website at hswestmi.org/adoptablesmallanimals or contact our Adoptions Team at adoptions@hswestmi.org.

Giving Tuesday is nearly here!

Join HSWM in changing the lives of animals in need this upcoming Tuesday, November 30th--also known as Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, and Humane Society of West Michigan is aiming to raise over $55,000 for the animals in our care now, and in the future, and we cannot do it without your help! Donations made to HSWM will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $15,000 thanks to Chow Hound Pet Supplies and an anonymous supporter, for DOUBLE the positive impact on pets in need!

Humane Society of West Michigan is a 100% donor-funded nonprofit organization and contributions from people like you make it possible for over 4,000 animals to receive the care they need each year. Your support is critical to these vulnerable animals--a huge thank you again to Chow Hound for being one of this year’s matching donors to help support our pets and our mission!

How do I get involved?

You can donate anytime starting this week through our website at hswestmi.org/givingtuesday, or mail in a check over the phone by calling 616-791-8138, or by mailing a check with "Giving Tuesday" on the memo line to HSWM (3077 Wilson Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534).

A gift of $30 can provide care for one day for one animal, a gift of $50 can provide a spay or neuter procedure for one animal, and a gift of $100 can provide a microchip implant for 25 animals to ensure proper identification when lost.

If you're able to donate $50 or more this Giving Tuesday, you will receive a one-of-a-kind puppy painting from our amazing furry artists! Topaz and Opal, two paw-fessional artists were both available for adoption at HSWM, and although they have now found their forever homes, we are still so happy that they were able to help us create these unique and fun (paw)prints to thank you for your generosity and support!

Thanksgiving Safety

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate everything we’re grateful for, gather with family, and stuff ourselves full of delicious food! Keep in mind however that some of the things we feast on can be harmful to our pets, so to keep them safe and healthy, follow these tips from the ASPCA this weekend.

Most of us know to keep chocolate and alcoholic beverages away from our pets, but there are other items to avoid that you might not be aware of. For example, onion and garlic can be harmful to our furry friends, as can cooked bones from chicken, turkey, and ham. Raw bread dough, as well as grapes and raisins, can also cause damage to your pet, and as always, avoid anything with artificial sweeteners like xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs.

Instead, treat your furry friends to small amounts of unseasoned, cooked turkey, sweet potato or pumpkin, or even their very own chew bone from the pet store. Happy Thanksgiving, from our HSWM family to yours!

Please visit www.hswestmi.org to view profiles and learn more about adopting!