Would You Like to Adopt a Dog? Babe Could be Your Answer

Just like her namesake says, this pup IS a total babe, and has some of the most amazing ears we've ever seen!

I had a chance to chat with Heather from the Humane Society of West Michigan about Babe. Heather said she is a bit shy with new people at first, but give her time to warm up and she's a total doll.

This pretty girl would prefer to be your only baby, furry or otherwise, but she promises to make sure you feel loved. Babe likes to play with toys, chow down on yummy treats, and has the most BEAUTIFUL smile!

If you’d like to learn more or add Babe to your family, please visit our website at hswestmi.org/adoptabledogs

Bark in the Dark is just one month away!

Join us for the 10th Annual Bark in the Dark, just about one month away! This Bark in the Dark will be unlike any other--going into our 10th year, we are changing things up--there will be less run and way more FUN! This year’s event, held on Saturday, October 1st, from 5-10pm, will feature live music, food trucks, drinks, and activities to create an entertaining, relaxed environment with great company–and as always, dogs are welcome!

Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for ages 5-17, and kids 4 and under are free. Adult tickets include a wag bag filled with goodies for you and your furry friend from our generous sponsors, and (for the over 21 crowd) a beverage ticket for the beer tent!

Purchase your tickets today at hswestmi.org/bark

Adoption Counselors Needed

Do you love animals? Fancy yourself a matchmaker? Then HSWM NEEDS YOU!

Join our team of volunteers as an Adoption Counselor to help adorable pets find the perfect loving homes! Adoption Counselors get to spend time interacting with our adoptable pets, and get to meet all sorts of amazing animal lovers along the way. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and willing to dedicate two or more hours per week--anytime during our open hours!

Interested? Visit our website to learn more at hswestmi.org/volunteer, or email volunteer@hswestmi.org to get your matchmaking journey started!

Foster Appreciation Week

We'd also like to celebrate National Foster Appreciation Week this past week by thanking all of our amazing fosters that allow us to care for over *300* pets more than our shelter space would accommodate!

Our foster program is the busiest it's ever been, and we couldn't do it without this amazing community stepping up to become foster families! Our kitten fosters especially have worked so hard this year, and are all literally life savers. If you know someone who has opened up their hearts and their home to a shelter pet, please thank them, as they give so much to the pets in their care!

If you’d like to join our foster family, we would love to have you! HSWM provides all of the training and supplies you’ll need to save the lives of rescue pets. Learn more about fostering and how to get involved on our website at hswestmi.org/foster.