Sue is Our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday

On Wet Nose Wednesday, always a fun time to meet new furry friends from the Humane Society of West Michigan, Brianna joined me to talk about Sue, our featured pet of the week.

This sweet senior lady, Sue, has been living it up in her foster home and has been an absolutely perfect house guest! She took a little bit of time to settle in, but now she enjoys sunning herself in the window, snuggling up on her foster's lap, and spending her days lazing about and taking naps. She has been a very good kitty sibling to her dog foster sibling, and she’s ready to find a loving furever home to retire to!

To learn more about Sue and the other adoptable cats in our care, please visit our website at hswestmi.org/adoptablecats

Give Baby Bruce Another Chance!

Bruce is an adorable, 10-month-old beefcake goofball who may seem like he doesn't have a care in the world, but Bruce needs your help to live the happy, healthy life he deserves!

Sara Cozolino

We welcomed Bruce into our care when his owners were unable to housetrain him. When he got here, HSWM staff quickly realized that this pup's urinary issues were just the start of his medical concerns, as poor Bruce was having issues with his legs locking up while he was walking. After we obtained x rays that appeared normal, our vet staff continued to monitor Bruce--but his condition began to go downhill. Because all of his tests were coming back negative, we sent Bruce for a neurology consult at Blue Pearl, where it was determined he likely has a subarachnoid diverticulum, which is an accumulation of fluid near his spinal cord in his neck. While his prognosis, given the proper treatment, is good, Bruce will need a pricey MRI and surgery totaling $10,000 before he is able to bounce back to the puppy he's meant to be, so we need YOUR help!

Courtesy Humane Society of West Michigan/Facebook

Please consider making a donation to support Bruce's medical costs--any amount makes a big difference! If there are any additional funds donated to this fundraiser, we will use them for other animals that have severe medical issues. You can find his fundraiser on our facebook page at facebook.com/hswestmi. Thank you, in advance, for helping to support pets who truly need you!

Junior Camp Counselors Needed

HSWM

Do you know a high school or middle school student looking for something fun to do this summer? They should join us for Summer Camps and become a Junior Counselor!

The junior counselors will help out with crafts, games, and of course, animal time! These volunteer positions are for kids ages 13-16, and can sign up for one week, two, or more. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, with the exception of mini camp which is from July 6th to the 8th.

Interested? Sign up today by emailing heducation@hswestmi.org

Birthday Party is one month away!

Humane Society of West Michigan is turning 139 years old this year, and we’re ready to celebrate like paw-ty animals! Join us for an exciting day of family fun with activities, games, music, and, of course, cake and ice cream, on Sunday, June 26th from 11am to 3pm.

Tickets are just $5 per person and children 4 and under are free, so save the date and purchase yours today at hswestmi.org/birthday.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.