Today's furry friend is a brave and super sweet kitten that the Humane Society of West Michigan has fallen in love with while they have been caring for his medical needs--Liberty!

The handsome Liberty, our favorite pectus excavatum boy, got his chest plate removed recently, but unfortunately despite our best efforts, his second chest plate didn’t work either. A new owner could attempt an internal correction with an experienced veterinary surgeon, however, some cats with pectus excavatum never develop clinical distress, so it's impossible to know if his chest defect will cause symptoms for Liberty or if it will alter his life expectancy."

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Despite his medical condition, he is the most lovable kitten ever and we're all obsessed with him! His foster family says, "We love Liberty so much and he’s an incredibly sweet and tolerant boy and no matter how long he has! He loves to cuddle, and whoever scoops him up will be so lucky to be loved by him!"

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If you'd like to adopt Liberty and give him a loving "furever" home, please visit our website at hswestmi.org/adoptablecats.html

Family Photo Fundraiser 

Smile, because we're hosting a family photo day!

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With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to get those last-minute photos taken to share with your friends and family. HSWM has beautiful acres of land that are perfect for outdoor shots! We will be hosting this event this Sunday, November 13th, from 9am to 5pm. Each session will be 15 minutes long and cost just $35!

Sign up today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdW-LHpXmoSsjBms4LPLc1-qhRk-vIXNwbxQ6HBlK30CotWA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1ZYORjOpDkfbvZbRgGUvKE0DeyN8yAu_m8fYEkZblC0hBFGLhQq7TXbCw

Support HSWM for Giving Tuesday 

On Tuesday, November 29th, Humane Society of West Michigan will be participating in the global day of giving known as Giving Tuesday!

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Donate to support our mission on this important day, and your donation will be matched, up to $15,000, to DOUBLE the positive impact on animals in need!

Mark your calendars, and together let's fundraise to help support rescue pets!

National Shelter Appreciation Week

Help us celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation week this week!

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Working at a shelter can be both incredibly rewarding and incredibly taxing as well. As a 100% donor-funded non-profit, it would be completely impossible to do all of the good work we do without your help, so we are always grateful for this community's support!

If you'd like to show us your appreciation this week, you can donate, foster, or volunteer! Learn about opportunities to get involved with HSWM at https://www.hswestmi.org/support.html

Why do cats have whiskers? Why do they meow? Why do they nap so much? And answers to 47 other kitty questions:

Why do they meow? Why do they nap so much? Why do they have whiskers? Cats, and their undeniably adorable babies known as kittens, are mysterious creatures. Their larger relatives, after all, are some of the most mystical and lethal animals on the planet. Many questions related to domestic felines, however, have perfectly logical answers. Here’s a look at some of the most common questions related to kittens and cats, and the answers cat lovers are looking for.

 

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