Thinking of Rescuing a Dog? Meet Sweet 1-Year Old Loki!

Meet Loki, the one-year-old pup who's absolutely weekend ready and searching for his perfect companion to join him in enjoying the summer sun and fun! Loki is a bundle of joy and energy, eagerly awaiting a special someone to embark on exciting weekend adventures. Whether it's exploring local parks, going on hikes, or simply lounging in the backyard, Loki is always up for a good time.

But it's not all about the excitement—Loki is also a great cuddle buddy! After a day of adventures, he loves nothing more than curling up and getting some good snuggles in.

If you're ready to share your weekends with this lovable goofball, visit Humane Society of West Michigan or visit hswestmi.org to learn more!

140^th Birthday Party: We celebrated our 140^th year in the community on Sunday, June 25. We are so excited to share that 23 animals went home that day and over $16,500 was raised for the animals in our care. We celebrated with 160 guests! A huge thank you to our sponsors VCA, Meijer, Donald Tassell, and Camp Bow Wow!

Empty the Shelters:

WM is excited to share that BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with MetLife Pet Insurance to make this Summer National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event possible! HSWM will be participating July 6th-15^th. All adult dogs will just be $50 to adopt and adult cats will be $20!

Fourth of July Safety Tips: With the Fourth of July approaching, be sure to be prepared and set your pet up for success!

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Prior to the day, be sure to ensure your animal’s microchip or tag information are up to date.
Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound. Please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities and opt instead to keep them safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered, and escape-proof area at home.
Be sure to keep food/ alcoholic beverages out of your pet’s reach.

HAVE A HAPPY AND PET-SAFE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND!

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To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

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