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cats and DOGS
A Magazine Devoted to Companion Animals
A home for Alyce – Page 22
Kent County Sheriff Department to
expand K-9 Unit – Page 20
The story of Luke – Page 16
CANTER on, Michigan!
Page 26
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CONTENTS
Animals for Adoption
Safe Haven Humane Society .........................................
7
Muskegon Humane Society ..........................................
8
Crash’s Landing .................................................................. 15
BestPals Animal Rescue ................................................... 17
Bellowood Rescue ............................................................. 18
Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue ............................................. 23
Noah Project ........................................................................ 24
Almost Every Month
Life with Sally ......................................................................
5
Business Card Directory ...............................................
6
Littke Dude NEEDS A
HOME – Page 8
Furry Philosophy ............................................................... 19
As the Kennel Turns ......................................................... 21
Calendar of Events ........................................................... 27
Community Resource Guide ........................................ 28
Features
Dogs love pork rawhide and bones ...................... 11
Shelter Reports ................................................................... 12
The story of Luke ............................................................... 16
Life with Sally – Page 5
Kent County Sheriff Department’s K-9 Unit...... 20
A home for Alyce ................................................................
22
CANTOR on, Michigan! ................................................... 26
Furry Philosophy – Page 19
Kittens need homes – Page 17
August 2016 • www.catsanddogsmagazine.com
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Dear Readers,
Why a black cover? It’s for the cats and dogs who
didn’t come out of the shelters and humane societies alive.
There are some legitimate reasons for euthanasia––if an
animal is sick, injured or has behavioral issues.
See pages 12 and 13 for 2015 shelter reports.
The first year I published shelter reports I only
included shelters in Kent and Ottawa Counties: Harbor
Humane Society, Kent County Animal Shelter and
Humane Society of Kent County (Humane Society of West
Michigan).
In 2006, these three facilities euthanized an average
of 21.89 cats and 8.42 dogs every day—including
weekends and holidays. That’s a total of 7,991 cats and
3,074 dogs.
In 2015, these three shelters euthanized an average of
5.92 cats and 4.03 dogs every day––a total of 2,164 cats
and 1,471 dogs.
What a difference! Intake is down, adoptions are up,
returned-to-owners are up and transfers are up.
There’s still room for improvement---helping the
animals who are considered unadoptable. And that is
already happening. There are rescue groups who take in
older pets, sick pets and animals who need a little help in
becoming what is considered adoptable.
I have the utmost respect for everyone who works in
shelters and rescue. Thank you for what you do.
Janet Vormittag
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Cats and Dogs
PO Box 996, Jenison, MI 49429-0996
616-777-0645
[email protected]
www.catsanddogsmagazine.com
Cats and Dogs, founded in 2006, is a free publication
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www.catsanddogsmagazine.com • August 2016
Life with Sally
What Has Sally
Given Me?
By Tricia L. McDonald
As many of you know from reading this monthly
column or the Life With Sally books, I was not a dog
person when we adopted Sally. She was supposed to be
my husband’s dog, but Sally had other plans. Almost from
the moment I pulled her out of the kennel and held her
pee-soaked body against me, we were best buds.
Twelve years later and I know the cancer in her body
is going to take her from me long before I am ready to
say good-bye. Not that I would
ever be ready. I started thinking
about everything Sally has given
me and realized it is a long list
of big and small things.
♥ Bed snuggler. I was
ready to be a good doggy
parent and teach Sally to sleep
in her kennel the first night.
Per the books I had read, I put
the kennel next to my bed,
placed Sally inside and when
she barked, I tapped on the top
and told her no. She started
whimpering and that did it. I
scooped her out of the kennel
and into bed with us. She has
slept with me ever since and
she is the best snuggler, either
lying between my bent knees or up by my stomach where
I can spoon her. Lately when I wake up, her head is on
the pillow and she is looking right at me when I open my
eyes.
♥ Source of laughter. Bull terriers are described
as clowns and in Sally’s case, that description is very
accurate. She loves to make us laugh. Seeing her run
toward or away from us, with her jaunty way of walking
brings a smile to my face. Add to that the way she licks
toads, drags rakes (and shovels) around the yard, eats
raspberries and blueberries off the bush, and steals
strawberries from your hand as you pick them—it is hard
not to be happy around her. I won’t even mention the
laughter that erupts when we dress her as a banana for
Halloween. Of course, that does not make her happy.
♥ Lap companion. Sally loves my lap. I cannot sit
anywhere in the house without Sally on my lap, or trying
to get on my lap. It works (and I love it) when I am sitting
on the couch, in the overstuffed reading chair, or on the
outside furniture. It does not work when I am sitting at
my desk. We came to that conclusion (she and I) after
many tries. There are occasions when I don’t want her on
my lap—like in the bathroom—but she thinks she should
always have access.
♥ Job creator. When Sally came to live with us,
I was trying to build my writing business. It was slow
going until Janet (from this magazine) asked if I wanted
to write a monthly column about Sally for Cats and
Dogs. I agreed and the project was the impetus for my
first book, Life With Sally – Little White Dog Tails. A
few years later Life With Sally – Still Spinnin’ Tails was
written, and then Life With Sally – Waggin’ More Tails.
I self-published all three books and the experience aided
in creating my business, Splattered Ink Press. We help
writers in all aspects of writing and publishing. Without
Sally, I would not have started writing the monthly
column, the books, or created my business.
♥ Overcoming public
speaking fear. One of the things
I had to do once the Sally books
were published was promote and
sell them. I had to get in front of
people and talk—which terrified
me. I joined a Toastmasters
group where I learned to
overcome my speaking fears and
learned leadership skills. Sally
and I were then able to make
many appearances at events and
in schools—a favorite thing for
both of us.
♥ Family member.
Growing up, our pets were
always disposable. If we got a
dog, we would have him until
he did something wrong and
then we would get rid of him. This happened with just
about every pet I can remember. As an adult, I never
understood the concept of having a senior pet. When I
met my husband, Mike, his dog was almost 10 years old
and my first thought was, why have a dog so old? I had
to re-think the importance of a pet’s place in the family.
With Sally, I have enjoyed spending these 12 years with
her and watching as she gets older. I know my heart will
ache when I lose her, but that too is part of what being a
family member entails.
This list could go on and on, but what it shows is that
what I have given Sally—a home, food, companionship
and love, will always pale with what she has given me.
You can purchase Life With Sally: Little White Dog Tails,
Still Spinnin’ Tails or Waggin’ More Tails in Grand Haven
at Must Love Dogs and The Bookman; and in Grand
Rapids at Schulers Books. You can order the book online at
splatteredinkpress.com or amazon.com. The cost is $13.95.
The books are also available on Kindle and Nook for $5.99.
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1,500-square-foot fenced in area for dogs
80-square-foot cat rooms
Located near the G.R. Ford Airport
www.familypetlodge.com
616-446-7013 – [email protected]
Who will take care of
your pets if you can’t?
Pet Trusts:
• Ensure your pets will be taken care of for the rest of their lives.
• Can be a stand-alone document or part of your Estate Plan.
• Different options depending on your needs and budget.
Don’t leave your pets’ future to chance!
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Providing all the dignity you r
Forever Friend deserves
10950 Northland Dr.
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Splattered Ink Press
[email protected]
splatteredinkpress.com
616.638.0877
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Email:[email protected]
Cats and Dogs
[email protected]
616.777.0645
This Safe Haven Humane Society page is sponsored by the Spay Neuter Express
Our mobile veterinary hospital offers the
following services:
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* Vaccinations
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* We also have a Transport Unit available
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With stops throughout
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a no kill, non-profit shelter
RAINE is a sweet and affectionate
2-year-old pit bull mix. Raine was
recently brought to the shelter
from her foster home. Here is
what they had to say: As soon as
she felt settled she came out of
her shell and was silly and funny.
She runs faster than any dog I’ve seen. She especially
loved chasing her orange squeaker. She would collect all
the stuffed animals in the house and put them on our bed
and lick them, arrange them just so, cuddle in and take a
nap. She walks great on the leash, especially loves jogging
alongside her person. She knows sit, is getting really good
at stay, knows leave it, and was working really hard on
down. She is really good in the car. Raine would do best in
a home without small animals and young kids.
2640 Marquette Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8689
[email protected]
www.muskegonhumanesociety.org
“like” us on facebook! facebook.com/muskegonhumane
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Wednesday and Sunday
SAVE THE DATE!
It’s time to dust off your running shoes.
The Muskegon Humane Society’s 3rd
Annual 5k Dash for Dogs is almost
here! Join us Saturday, Sept. 17 at the
Holiday Inn Spring Lake, 940 West
Savidge, Spring Lake for this family-friendly event. You’ll
find lots to enjoy including a scenic run through the village
of Spring Lake, prizes, food, refreshments, live music, area
exhibitors and appearances by the stars of the day––our
adoptable dogs! Funds raised will support the mission of
MHS. Register today! Call 231-773-8689 for information!
SARA –– Little Miss Sara is a super
playful 1-year-old who was transferred
to us from another shelter. She is sugar
and spice and everything nice and
looking for someone special to love her.
ZEPPLIN prefers to party with big
people because he’s just not sure what to
think of the little ones, so a home with
no kids is a must! Although he is ready
and eager to show off what he already
knows, he’d love to learn more! We’d
hate to squash his dreams of a higher
education, so adopters must be willing
to enroll him in obedience classes. Stop
in and get to know Zepplin!
This page paid for by Clock Timeless Pets!
FLEMING is first and foremost a
giant lap cat. His super sweet nature
will melt your heart. Brought to us
a year ago, a starving stray cat, he
quickly became a favorite. Everyone
has doted on him, and he’s plumped
right out. But as much as we love
him, we want to see him find that
special forever home.
LITTLE DUDE is a 6-year-old fluff ball
looking for a nice quiet home to call his
own! His perfect home would be a calm
one with no kids. Unfortunately, his
previous owners allowed the kids in the
home to torment him and his sister Fancy,
so he isn’t fond of them. Little Dude is a
sweet boy with a very cute personality.
Stop in and meet him!
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Dogs love
pork rawhide and bones
Every day after dinner Sophie, an 11-year-old
weimaraner, gets a Pork Chomp to snack on. “She’s never
had dental or digestive problems,” said Christy Games, an
account manager with Scott Pet.
Scott Pet, Inc., headquartered in Rockville, Indiana,
was established in 1975 by T.E. Scott, an avid canine
enthusiast. Scott Pet is a family-owned manufacturer and
distributor of quality products for more than 40 years.
The company’s product lines have expanded to include
healthy chew treats and natural treats and is now one of
the largest producers of natural treats in the world.
In 2006, Scott Pet introduced the first dog chew made
from expanded pork skin under a patented process and
launched the Pork Chomps brand.
Pork Chomps are a 100 percent rawhide-free pork
skin dog chew made with a patented and proprietary
process. Removing 70% of the pork’s fat creates a cleaner
and healthier dog chew. Pork chomps are baked, not
fried, which results in a low-fat dog chew. Pork skin has a
natural flavor that is appealing to dogs and preferred 9 to
1 over rawhide dog chews.
“It’s a good way to clean your dog’s teeth,” Games said.
A 2012 University of Illinois canine digestibility study
revealed Premium Pork Chomps are 99.9% digestible. The
study also concluded that Chomps dissolved in a dog’s
intestinal system twice as fast as beef rawhide.
Pork Chomps are made in China because of the
availability of pigskin. They are manufactured in a
state-of-the-art facility built in 2013 that is certified
by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). GFSI was
established to ensure end-consumer confidence in the
delivery of a safer food while continuing to improve food
safety throughout the food chain.
Another popular Scott Pet product is Grillerz, which
are produced in Newport, Indiana with bones supplied
from regional suppliers.
A YouTube video shows the process: raw bones are
dipped in a proprietary seasoning mix and then roasted
for up to 18 hours. Once cooled, the bones are tested to
ensure quality and then packaged.
The plant has 50,000 square feet of freezer storage as
well as cooking and smoking ovens. The plant is divided
into two distinct parts, raw and finished products, to
eliminate the possibility of cross contamination.
During August and September, Family Farm & Home
is offering a discount on select Scott Pet products (see
page 10).
Family Farm & Home is one of the Midwest’s fastest
growing retailers. They have 50 stores in three states
Dogs enjoying Pork Chomps and Grillerz treats.
and that number continues to grow. The stores offer
more than 50 brands of pet food and also carry dog beds,
kennels, collars, treats and other supplies for dogs. In
addition, they carry food and accessory items for cats,
wild birds, indoor birds, gerbils and hamsters, pot bellied
pigs, ferrets, horses, cows, goats, rabbits, lambs and
llamas. To find the closest store near you visit their website at
www.familyfarmandhome.com. You can also “like” their
page on Facebook to keep up with deals and events. Cats and Dogs - 11
Kent County Animal Shelter
Humane Society of West Michigan
740 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(formerly Humane Society of Kent County)
3077 Wilson Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
2014
2015
DOGS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
1,280 1,427
RETURNED TO OWNER:
44
44
ADOPTED (Altered):
768 1,153
ADOPTED (Not Altered):
0
0
SOLD:
0
0
TRANSFERS:
17
26
SHELTER ANIMALS EUTHANIZED:
206
187
OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANIZED:
264
228
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
1,972
RETURNED TO OWNER:
25
ADOPTED (Altered):
1,459
0
SOLD:
0
TRANSFERS:
8
179
275
2,071
16
1,779
0
0
16
214
222
2014
2015
DOGS
2,590
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
638
RETURNED TO OWNER:
440
ADOPTED (Altered):
2
0
SOLD
149
TRANSFERS:
1,189
OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANIZED: 291
2,456
583
500
0
0
139
1,249
303
CATS
3,005
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
24
RETURNED TO OWNER:
563
ADOPTED (Altered):
3
0
SOLD:
413
TRANSFERS:
1,896
OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANIZED: 244
2,908
61
579
0
0
415
1,794
350
* Owner requested euthanized animals ARE included
in intake totals.
* Owner requested euthanized animals ARE NOT
included in intake totals.
Harbor Humane Society (Ottawa County)
Allegan County Animal Shelter
14345 Bagley St., West Olive, MI 49460
DOGS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERED:
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERS:
2014
2015
879
261
329
71
0
200
34
7
714
284
320
8
0
54
35
10
1,461 1,417
52
36
927
652
8
132
0
0
159
514
156
240
4
2
in intake totals.
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(Managed by Wishbone Pet Rescue since April 2011)
2283 33rd St., Allegan, MI 49010
2014
2015
DOGS
658
649
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
209
191
RETURNED TO OWNER:
293
285
ADOPTED (Altered)
47
15
0
0
SOLD:
34
111
TRANSFERS:
43
68
1
2
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERS:
356
2
218
18
0
124
39
5
466
5
136
126
0
129
71
2
in intake totals.
Consider Adoption
Vector Control of Muskegon County
(Pound Buddies Rescue)
1300 E. Keating, Muskegon, MI 49442
Pound Buddies took over shelter operations October, 2010.
2014
DOGS
1,676
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
438
RETURNED TO OWNER:
250
ADOPTED (Altered):
293
0
SOLD:
290
TRANSFERS:
389
76
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERS:
2015
1,324
427
282
154
0
330
157
29
822
17
462
136
0
66
80
43
866
41
590
7
0
120
68
23
* . Owner requested euthanized animals ARE NOT
included in intake totals.
Ionia County Animal Shelter
275 Sprague Road, Ionia, MI 48846
DOGS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD
TRANSFERS:
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERS:
While homeless cats and dogs are being euthanized is
shelters and humane societies, please consider adoption.
Many of the pets sold in pet stores, through classified ads
and over the Internet come from puppy mills. Sometime
puppy mills sell directly to consumers through Web sites
designed to give the impression of a reputable breeder.
A puppy mill is a massive breeding operation where
hundreds of dogs are kept in overcrowded and often
unsanitary conditions without proper veterinary care,
food, water or human interaction. Puppies born in puppy
mills are often seriously sick, poorly socialized and
have hereditary and congenital defects from being bred
carelessly.
If you decide to a buy a puppy directly from
a breeder, don’t do so without seeing where the
puppies and their parents are raised and housed.
Reputable breeders should be glad to show you
how well they run their business and care for
their animals.
For additional information about the shelters on
these two pages and other animal rescues visit:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/
mdard/2015_Annual_Shelter_Report_528859_
7.pdf
Montcalm County Animal Shelter
154 Quarterline St., Stanton, MI 4888
2014
2015
605
187
229
2
0
124
38
28
611
184
283
0
0
80
23
38
DOGS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD
TRANSFERS:
615
10
431
0
0
33
82
33
CATS
RECEIVED/ADMITTED:
RETURNED TO OWNER:
ADOPTED (Altered):
SOLD:
TRANSFERS:
494
5
286
0
0
62
110
43
in intake totals.
2014
2015
540
95
155
61
0
70
140
19
397
96
139
18
0
83
35
26
775
4
126
31
0
150
450
14
802
2
357
19
0
180
225
19
in intake totals.
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The Story of Luke
By Janet Vormittag
“He deserves to have his story told. He’s such a special
guy,” said Barbara VanderMolen. The Walker resident
was talking about Luke, an elderly Chihuahua she adopted
from BestPals Animal Rescue.
Luke’s journey to VanderMolen’s home started at AlVan Humane Society in South Haven. After Luke’s owner
died, he was severely neglected for two weeks. A family
member finally surrendered him to the shelter. He had to
be syringe fed for a week and his teeth were so infected
they had to be pulled. Angela Miedema, the animal care
coordinator at Al-Van, wanted Luke out of the shelter and
in a home environment.
Michelle Kenat, the founder and executive director
of BestPals in Holland, agreed to take him. Luke wasn’t
housebroken, nor was he neutered, but he was friendly,
outgoing and got along well with other animals.
Kenat, who fostered Luke in her home, fell in love
with the half-pint, but felt obligated to put him up for
adoption when he regained his health––she knew she
needed to have space for the next dog who required
special care. But she didn’t think they’d find a home for
such an old dog––they guessed him to be about 15.
VanderMolen, 77, recently had to say goodbye to her
16-year-old Chihuahua, Bebe, whom she adopted when he
was eight. At her age, she doesn’t know how long she’ll be
able to care of a dog so she likes adopting older pets.
Kenat did a home visit after VanderMolen filled out
an adoption application. “They looked like they needed
each other,” she said of VanderMolen and Luke. She left
Luke for a two-week trial to see if the placement was a
good fit.
“Within a day he started following me around like my
shadow,” VanderMolen said.
His favorite place to sleep at night is next to her on
the bed under the sheets. She soaks dry dog food with
with hot water and then mixes it with canned meat for
Luke to eat.
VanderMolen took Luke to her veterinarian who said
he’s in good health except for missing his teeth. The little
guy weighs 5.3 pounds.
VanderMolen said Luke is spry and active. She’s
happy to report she can keep up with him––every day
they go for a walk, but they don’t go far. “What’s enough
for him, is enough for me,” she said.
Kenat was both happy and sad when the final adoption
papers were signed.
“This one got to me. I’m trying to refocus my love to
Sanford,” she said. Sanford is an 8-year-old bichon who
was rescued from an Amish puppy mill and is having a
hard time adjusting to life outside a cage (see page 17).
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Above: Barbara VanderMolen with, Luke, the elderly dog
she adopted from BestPals Animal Rescue.
Below: Michelle Kenat, the founder and executive director
of BestPals, with Luke.
BestPals Animal Rescue Center
The Mission of BestPals Animal Rescue Center is to provide a guaranteed
adoption for companion animals and to partner with other organizations to
provide a no-kill community.
Call for an appointment: 616.212.3368
We welcome you to visit our wonderful pets! 13888 Blair St., Holland, MI
Contact: [email protected] to foster or adopt
Summer hours: Saturdays, August 6 and 27 --- 10 a.m. to Noon. A special thanks to Noah’s Cemetery and Crematory for sponsoring our ad.
Missy is very playful and
likes to be held. A family
with a dog or older children
would be best. Foster-toadopt is an option to see
how she would fit into your
family. Adoption fee $60
Bridget is a 5 year old
female tuxedo kitty. She
is sweet, gentle and likes
cozy places. She prefers to
be an only pet. Adoption
fee $60.
Hops & Guinness are 10-monthold female and male with
beautiful tiger striped markings.
They are playful together but shy with people. Guinness is
the more cuddly of the two. They are doing well in a foster
home and ready to find a home together of their own.
Special adoption fee for pair is $40.
Whitney and her five kittens arrived
in May. She is a dilute calico around 2
years old. Her babies are 3 months old.
She is very affectionate and likes to be
held. Jack, Leah, Piccolo, Chloe and Ella
are being socialized. Spayed/neutered,
vaccinated, microchipped, FIV tested, dewormed.
Adoption fee $60 for adult/$125 for kittens. Pairs $200.
Sanford, an 8-year-old male,
bichon, is neutered, microchipped
and has all his vaccines. As an
Amish puppy mill dog, he hasn’t
had the best of care so he had to
have all his teeth removed. He is
great with other dogs and cats. He
needs to go to a family with another
dog. He is adjusting to life outside of a crate and working
on potty training. Adoption fee $80.
Amber was found in Zeeland by a
concerned couple. She is about 8 years
old. She’s a pretty petite calico who is
a quiet girl but will come to you to get
pets. She’s playful and getting used
to being picked up. She is sweet and
likes love. Spayed, microchipped and
vaccinated. Good with dog, kids and
other cats. Adoption fee $60
This page is sponsored by Noah’s Pet Cemetery and Crematory.
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Bellowood is a small, 501c3,
MDA-registered, non-profit
animal protection shelter
located in Cedar Springs,
Michigan. We strive to
match up the right dog/
puppy with the right family,
and to help the new families
with a smooth transition.
We are always available to
help in any way we can, 24
BELLOWOOD RESCUE hours a day, 7 days a week!
Call anytime! 616-754-6500.
www.BELLOWOODRESCUE.com
Dog Rescue · Cedar Springs, Michigan
616.696.2846 · [email protected]
Honey has finally arrived! We’ve been waiting months
for her to come into our program. She is a Treeing Walker
Coonhound who is about 1 year old. She’s a happy, sweet,
healthy girl. She loves to hunt and has been tested for it.
But that’s not all she’s good at––she loves to snuggle too!
For more information about adoption or to view our online
application, please visit www.bellowoodrescue.com.
Very nice 5-year-old
Bailey is looking for a
home to call her own.
She lost her home of 5
years when the owners
had a baby...so thru no
fault of her own she
lost her only home.
Mindy is so cute! She’s also
energetic, playful, intelligent,
lovable and friendly. She
likes to play with toys. She
bonds and wants to be with
her person. Mindy is quite
the character! Being a terrier,
she can also be stubborn and
demanding. She has a very
high energy level and is vocal.
She gets bored easy and will
find things to occupy her
mind if you do not. She needs
consistency with discipline
and praise. This young,
adorable girl could bring joy
and smiles into your life.
Phoebee is a 2-year-old,
beautiful blue and white
Staffie. She has been
thru obedience classes
and knows all of her
commands, she is smart
and sweet, but is active
and looking for a home
with no other dogs or cats
- surely no cats! An active
home will be best for her.
Looking for a home to be adopted together! Rex &
Robbie are two cute little brothers. They run around like
lightning, and are always trying to out do each other. They
are around a year old, and weigh maybe 15 pounds each.
This page is sponsored by Aquarius Lawn Sprinkling.
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We proudly take an active role in the
humane and ethical treatment
of all animals, great and small.
Furry
Philosophy
By Jodi Jarvis -Therrian
“Rescued is my favorite breed”-author unknown
Are you looking for a faithful companion to include
as a new family member? Adding a dog to your life is an
amazing and rewarding decision. The joy a new pet brings
can be priceless.
That being said, before you make that decision take
time to ponder what is best for you. Please think about
which pet will be best for your
lifestyle. If you do not have
time to walk a dog or are gone
for more than 10 hours a day,
maybe a dog is not right for
you at this time. Perhaps a cat,
bird or other pet would be more
appropriate.
If a dog is what you decide
on, research the breeds before
you take on the five to twenty
year commitment of another
life. Just because the cute little black lab puppy is the
most adorable bundle of love you have ever seen, doesn’t
mean it is right for you.
More times than we can imagine, people do just that.
When the little black puppy grows to be 60 pounds, needs
an abundance of exercise, and starts chewing everything
in the home–because that is one of his traits, the owner
may get frustrated.
When the owner becomes frustrated, the animal
may end up behind bars at a shelter facing death just
for being himself. Even if the dog is a mixed breed, you
can get a good idea of what the mix is and research the
combination.
A common misconception is you cannot get the
breed you are looking for by rescuing. For example, I
was surprised when I went to a Great Pyrenees Facebook
rescue page at how many there are available.
Researching your breed will give the information you
need to make an educated decision on whether or not
your lifestyle will be a good fit for that breed of dog.
If you have little time to exercise a dog, you should
look for a low-energy breed. If you are runner or love
the outdoors, an energetic breed would be better for
you. When dogs are bred, certain traits such as herding,
endurance, or hunting are deeply ingrained into their
being. They need ways to do what is instinctual.
Odin has Great Pyrenees in his mix and shows many
of the traits. Great Pyrenees are meant to protect the farm
and be kind to the animals on it. Odin most certainly
has those traits. He is kind to kitty Raven. When I used
to help rehab wildlife he was gentle and loving around
baby squirrels. When let outside he always checks the
perimeter.
Another prime example is I have a friend with a
Kelpie, Lilo. Kelpies were bred to muster livestock. This
friend does not have livestock, but realizes that her
dog was bred for a high-energy job. She takes that into
consideration and Lilo runs about four miles a day on the
treadmill. Lilo’s mom also exercises her through water
rescue, biking, sledding trick training and nose-work. She
knows if she does not fulfill the natural instinct in other
ways she would develop some of the OCD traits that other
busy breeds get such as spinning, chewing, shredding or
even self destruction.
There are many more
examples of characteristics that
happen when dogs are bred to
do certain jobs. The Internet
and libraries make it very easy
to do your homework and find
out what breed is best for your
lifestyle. If you have very low
energy and work a lot, look
for a breed that will fit that
lifestyle. Finding the breed
that is best for you will insure
a wonderful rewarding companion that enriches your life
more than words can portray.
Read the first chapter of my book and more articles
at www.furryphilosophy.blogspot.com. Find more
fun photos and updates by following me on Facebook
“Memory stones by Jodi” and “Furry Philosophy and
Memoirs Set in Stone.”
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Kent County Sheriff Department
plans to expand K-9 Unit
By Janet Vormittag
After a massive fire damaged the Faith United
Reformed Church on 120th Ave. in Ottawa County’s Olive
Township, Ritzey, an arson dog with the Kent County
Sheriff Department K-9 Unit, was called in.
“She’s a huge time saver for arson investigations,”
said Deputy Dale DeKorte, Ritzey’s handler. Ritzey went
through the burned out church in 20 minutes and didn’t
pick up a scent for accelerants. Investigators could then
look for an accidental cause for the fire.
Kent County Sheriff Department has three dogs in its
K-9 Unit. Besides Ritzey, there’s Bart a narcotics dog who
works in the vice unit and uses his nose to find heroin,
cocaine and other street drugs in buildings, vehicles and
in luggage at airports. Sabre is a patrol dog who sniffs out
narcotics, but she is also crossed trained to track people
and find objects such as guns.
The Department would like to add six more dogs to
its K-9 Unit. “There’s a great need for dogs,” said Lt Al
Roetman.
Three of the newcomers would be patrol dogs. “It’s
not always about catching bad guys. It’s about finding
missing kids and adults or about tracking suspects and
evidence collection,” Roetman said.
Two would be narcotic dogs used in a new program
at the correctional facility. Undersheriff Michelle LaJoyeYoung said the dogs would be in addition to x-rays
and personal searches used to find narcotics among
inmates. “It’s (using dogs) a growing trend in correctional
facilities,” she said. The dogs would help in random
sweeps within the jail and if staff received a tip an inmate
had drugs.
The sixth dog would be a comfort dog assigned to the
Children’s Assessment Center in Grand Rapids and used
during therapy sessions and eventually during courtroom
testimony. “It’s hard to make a child feel comfortable. A
dog will help,” Roetman said.
The initial cost for the six dogs is estimated at
$200,000. “That’ll cover everything to get the program
up and running,” Roetman said. The price covers the
purchase of the dogs, a three to five week training camp
for each dog and their handler to learn to work together,
and specialized equipment including vehicles.
Handlers in the K-9 Unit drive special vehicles to
accommodate their four-legged partners. The back
of the patrol SUV has a padded kennel––it has to be
comfortable since the dog is riding there much of the
day. It’s also equipped with a hot-n-pop, an alarm system
that monitors the inside temperature. If it gets too hot,
an alarm sounds, the windows roll down, a fan turns on
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Above: Deputy Dale DeKorte
and his K-9 partner Deputy
Ritzey.
Left: Deputy Ritzey in her
kennel in the back of the
patrol car.
and the air conditioning turns on automatically. Another
feature allows the officer to hit a button on his belt to
open the vehicle door so the dog can get out.
The K-9 dogs live with their handlers. “She’s a
dog until it’s time to go to work. Then it’s all about the
business,” DeKorte said. Ritzey knows it’s time to work
when DeKorte straps a pouch of dog food––her reward
for finding an accelerant is food.
DeKorte and Ritzey also work beyond Kent County.
“We won’t refuse any agency who requests her,” DeKorte
said.
The K-9 dogs are also attend community programs.
“They’re great educational tools,” said Roetman, adding
they make police officers more approachable. Ritzey is
often invited to be part of Life EMS Ambulance’s Camp
911. The free camp teaches children safety lessons such as
basic first aid, fire safety and water and boat safety.
Ritzey has been a K-9 dog for three years. State Farm
paid for her and her training. In 2015 she did 27 fire
investigations and 26 events and demonstrations.
Roetman said they have raised $16,000 so far. They
have several fundraisers in the works including a “round
up” event at Chow Hound stores and a meet-and-greet at
Chow Hound on Northland Drive. On August 20, they’ll
have an informational table at the Michigan Titanium
registration table at the Wolverine YMCA.
For more information on the K-9 Unit visit www.
trafficsquad.com/k9.
As The Kennel Turns
quandaries and musings from the shelter/rescue world
By Karen Kazyak
Picture this: I am driving my weekly shelter animal
transport, headed northbound on I-75 near Westbranch,
Michigan. It’s always rewarding doing these life saving
freedom drives. The dogs are safe and sound in their
respective crates; snuggled in on comforters spritzed with
lavender essential oil for a calming effect, ample toys for
their entertainment, treats abounding and soft music
playing in the background. For all intents and purposes,
all is well in the world, or so I thought. Next thing I know,
I am a car length behind a man driving a Ford F-150 truck
towing a trailer with a speed boat a fixed to it. I had to
take a double take, squint, and refresh
my gaze, because I simply could not
believe what I thought my eyes were
seeing. Yet, it was the truth. There a
top of the boat, on the trailer, behind
the truck barreling down the highway
at 80 plus miles per hour was a young,
untethered, panicked golden retriever,
bounding crazily from side to side, and
rendered airborne with each passing
bump. Instantly, my heart jumped
into my throat as I envisioned him
being tossed right out of the boat and
into oncoming traffic at full speed on
the highway. What on earth was this
man thinking? Where are the police
when you need them? Right then
and there I wanted to freeze time and
just be able to get that dog to safety. I
got into the passing lane in an effort
to come up along side of him, and share my concern for
his dogs life, when wouldn’t you know it, as soon as I had
gotten parallel to him, he veered right and took the next
exit off of the highway. Shaken up, I returned to the slow
lane and just reverberated with a mixture of fear, relief
and disbelief. How was this an option for him, to transport his pet
in this manner? Here I am, on a shelter transport and
my dogs are tucked in safe and sound: inside a van, in
spacious crates with all of the creature comforts I could
offer them. This man is transporting his own dog, and he/
she is, loose in the back of a precarious boat, racing from
side to side in a panicked, dangerous state. Fast forward to about two hours as I am headed
southbound, coming back from the transport, when I
find myself in a horrendous traffic jam. We are bumper
to bumper and at a complete stop on the highway. It’s
been a long day. Again, I look ahead of me, where there is
yet, another truck. This time the back contained a large,
army green, plastic dog crate. In it, a very hot, completely
stressed treeing walker coon hound whose tongue was so
far out I wondered if there as any left within its mouth. It
was every bit of 85 degrees that day. What was this man
thinking? That poor dog was at the mercy of a man who simply
wasn’t thinking when he put him into a dark, thick,
plastic, container, positioned in the back of a black truck
bed whose heat factor just doubled because of its color.
Couple that with a traffic jam, no breeze and the hot sun
beating down on every vehicle in sight, including the truck
in front of me, with the captive dog. People please; I implore you to use a little more
common sense when transporting your pets from point A
to B. How about putting the crate inside of the airconditioned cab of the truck? How about getting a canine
seat belt and tethering your pet into
the back seat of your vehicle, on a
pet safe blanket? How about simply
leaving your pet home on days that
are heat prohibitive if you simply
cannot bring yourself to transporting
them more humanely and safely? The
methods of transports I witnessed that
day alone, on that one transport drive,
were potentially deadly. And I am
certain, that had I stopped off at some
nearby shopping center and cruised
the parking lot, I would have happened
upon yet another pet in distress,
trapped in a hot car whose windows
were cracked a few measly inches open
waiting for its owner to come back
from shopping, hoping he/she does so
before it dies of heat stroke. As we enter the last leg of the
summer, the hottest time of the season, I beg you to make
a different choice for the safety of your pets. Transport
them in the air conditioning of your vehicle or simply
leave them back home inside your cool house. Millions of
animals die needlessly every year because of the heat. It’s
a horrible death, and an avoidable one, if only their owner
would have made a better choice on their behalf. Karen Kazyak, M.A., L.L.P.,
serves the two-legged and
four-legged members of
society. A psychologist with
extensive animal rescue
and shelter experience, she
has a passion to cultivate
statewide collaboration on
behalf of saving the lives of
homeless pets.
Contact her at KarenKazyak.com, kksaugatuck@gmail.
com or 1-616-422-7803. Cats and Dogs - 21
A Home for Alyce
By Sally Karasiewicz
A volunteer with Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue
Alyce is a petite, longhaired, soft little lady. Certainly
not the type of cat you would expect to see in a stray/
feral colony. But she spent several years relying on the
generosity of a man who built a building specifically for
his large colony of cats. Even though his colony was large
and continued to grow, the caretaker gave every cat a
name and kept a close eye on his critters.
Alyce’s colony was located in the country near
Caledonia, so there was always the possibility that cats
would become a victim of a hungry fox, coyote, etc. When
Alyce did not show up for breakfast for several days days
it was feared she had met that fate.
outdoor life. He nursed her back to health and contacted
Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue and Sanctuary hoping for help
in finding Alyce a home of her own where she would be
loved and accepted.
Alyce learned how to maneuver on three legs very
quickly, and shortly after she arrived at the rescue she was
available for adoption.
Since Alyce had gone through some traumatic times,
Reuben’s Room hoped to find a home where she would
be the center of attention and showered with love. The
perfect home surfaced, and she became Kathy Kehl’s
senior companion cat. Alyce and Kathy bonded quickly.
Alyce is now spending her days safe and secure, living the
good life and being spoiled on a daily basis.
Thanks to many people helping along the way, Alyce
has made a successful journey from near death to a
wonderful forever home.
For information on Reuben’s Room Senior Program visit
our webpage at: www.reubensroom.petfinder.com.
M CP H N O Q F
But after a two-week absence, Alice returned to
her home. Unfortunately, when she returned she was
dragging a coyote trap with her. There is no way to know
how far away from the colony Alyce was when her leg got
caught in the trap. What is known is that it took the petite
little gal two weeks to get back to her sanctuary.
Alyce was rushed to South Kent Animal Hospital
where she underwent emergency surgery to remove the
damaged leg. Dr. Bob Jackson was called upon to do the
surgery and save Alyce’s life.
Having had a leg removed, it was apparent to her
caretaker that she would no longer be safe living an
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Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue
Finding Forever Homes for Cats and Kittens
P.O. Box 140201, Grand Rapids, MI 49514-0201
616 481-6878
www.reubensroom.petfinder.com
An all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit rescue, no-kill sanctuary.
Specializing in worry-free adoptions for seniors.
This month we are featuring some of very special cats. These are our cats who are
constantly overlooked either because of their special needs or their less-than-perfect
appearance. We know there is someone out there who can give these cats the loving home
they deserve, and we are hoping this page helps them come forward.
Five-year-old Petal is
profoundly deaf so she will
have to see you rather than
hear you. She was previously
adopted and did great––she
proved herself to be a wonderful
loving companion. But she did
develop a bad habit––Petal
started chewing on cords. Her
new home will need to purchase
inexpensive cord covers and that
will eliminate the problem.
Mollie is 8.5 years old and has had an eye
removed due to a ruptured cornea. The
loss of an eye has not hindered Mollie’s life
at all. She is a healthy, active cat who will
get along well with any family that brings
her home. She just needs to find a family
that doesn’t care about her looks but
rather her personality.
Snowflake started life out in a
snowbank after being thrown from
a car. She came to the rescue as a
kitten and this has been the only
home she has ever known. We would
like to change that. Snowflake has
personality plus, but she also has a
film over one of her eyes. While the
film does not affect her in any way, it
seems to be keeping her from having
a home of her own.
This Reuben’s Room page is
sponsored by
Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery.
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CANTER On, Michigan!
By Loraine J. Hudson
According to The Jockey Club, approximately 22,000
registered thoroughbreds were born in North America
in 2015*. Only a handful of those will go on to be stakes
winners or retire to a successful career as a broodmare
or stallion. So what happens to the ones who cannot race
anymore due to injury or age? What happens to the ones
who aren’t fast enough to race successfully, or who never
show promise enough to make it to the track at all?
Many of these horses could excel in new careers
such as hunter-jumper, eventer, cross country, polo, and
dressage or could enjoy the pleasure of trail rides, but
they need assistance to be transitioned successfully from
track life, and some require medical attention following
racing injuries. CANTER (The Communication Alliance to
Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses) is an organization
that helps off-track thoroughbred (OTTB) horses move on
to new careers.
CANTER was started in 1998 to solve a big problem.
Robbie Timmons, formerly of Channel 7 news, and a
Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
journalist, did a TV story on 200 thoroughbred racehorses
who needed to be re-homed when Detroit Race Course
closed. Due to her efforts to help raise public awareness,
all of the thoroughbreds were eventually placed, and
Robbie realized the importance of keeping efforts going
to support the horses she grew to love. She was one of the
founding members of CANTER Michigan. Since that time
16 regional and state CANTER affiliates have been born,
working together to promote thoroughbreds as show
animals, pleasure horses and companions once they leave
their lives on the track. Nationally, more than 23,000
thoroughbreds have transitioned through CANTER and
are now enjoying new careers.
CANTER Michigan takes in about thirty horses a
year from Hazel Park Raceway near Detroit, as well as
from racetracks in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
The organization pays approximately $700 per month
for each thoroughbred in its program of rehabbing,
retraining and rehoming, and the cost for each animal is
about $6,000 on average by the time the horse is adopted.
In a collaboration with Michigan State University, the
CANTER Michigan/MSU program not only provides lifesaving surgery for thoroughbreds, but offers advanced
educational opportunities for MSU veterinary students,
who assist with all aspects of surgery preparation,
anesthesia, arthroscopic surgery, and post-surgery care
for injured horses. MSU has established an “Equine
Rehabilitation Fund” that helps with surgery costs.
CANTER Michigan also accepts donations to help with
surgery costs at MSU, veterinary x-rays and treatment,
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Loraine J. Hudson
with her off-track
thoroughbred (OTTB)
Silver Blur. Photo by Sarah Cushion. farrier care, rehabilitation, training, transport and feed.
CANTER is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization with no
paid staff, including its Board of Directors. Every dollar
donated to CANTER is spent to transition OTTBs into new
careers and new homes.
One recent Michigan success story is that of
Equalway, a thoroughbred gelding retired in 2015
after winning 12 firsts, 14 seconds and 11 thirds in 62
lifetime starts. Equalway was adopted in February of
2016 by Allison Gaughan-McNab of Far Gone Farm in
Manchester, Michigan. Affectionately dubbed Carrot,
because of his spectacular coat color, Carrot is now
learning such things as how to be pastured with other
horses, how to go forward (not quite so fast!) under
saddle, how to yield and respond to the leg, and – last
but not least – how to enjoy carrots (the vegetable), a
feat Carrot the horse has not quite mastered. Allison’s
charming blog about Carrot, appropriately dubbed, “The
Carrot Blog,” (http://www.fargonefarm.net/carrots-blog.
php) helps keep readers up to date on Carrot’s progress,
and includes several photos of this handsome orange
gentleman. Carrot is a hopeful for the Thoroughbred
Makeover Contest, sponsored by the Retired Racehorse
Project – a $100,000 show and symposium at the
Kentucky Horse Park in late October.
To find out more about CANTER, please visit http://
canterusa.org/. The CANTER Michigan Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/CanterMI/?fref=nf contains
photos, videos, tips and success stories. It’s amazing to
see what some of these horses can do!
*http://www.jockeyclub.com/default.
asp?section=FB&area=2
Loraine J. Hudson is a member of the CANTER
Michigan Board of Directors and owner of the
incomparable OTTB, Silver Blur. Besides riding, Lori
enjoys writing young people’s books. Visit her Amazon
author page for a peek at some of her works. She writes
under a pseudonym, Judith Wade (http://amazon.com/
author/judithwade).
Calendar
Pet Adoptions, Fund-raisers, Events
August – Cherish your Chihuahua (limited space, must request
when scheduling). Get your Chihuahua or Chihuahua mix fixed
and a nail trim for just $20 at C-SNIP. Call 616-455-8220.
Wednesdays – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays – 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. Cat and kitten adoptions at Carol’s Ferals and Friendlies,
4600 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids. (Brooknelle Pet Resort)
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heaven
Can Wait Animal Haven cat and kitten adoptions at PetCo, 5239
Harvey St., Muskegon. 231-737-5644.
Saturdays – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Barry County Animal Shelter
Cat Adoptions at ACE Hardware, 111 E Main St., Hastings.
Sundays – Noon to 2 p.m. and Thursdays – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
or by appointment, 826-0927. Cat and kitten adoptions at Focus
on Ferals, 7962 Clyde Park, Byron Center.
August 6 – Music & More Fest, Lamar Park (Wyoming, MI)
Family activities, a craft fair, disc golf, beer tent, three country
bands, followed by an outdoor movie. A portion of the proceeds
will benefit Crash’s Landing & Big Sid’s Sanctuary. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/musicandmorefest.
August 6 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Humane Society and Animal
Rescue of Muskegon County Adoption National Pet Adoption
Weekend at Petsmart, 1720 E Sherman Blvd., Muskegon.
August 6 – Noon to 3 p.m. West Michigan Critter Haven will
have some of their foster animals at Pet Supplies Plus, 3110 28th
St., Grand Rapids.
August 6 – 9 a.m. to Noon. BestPals Animal Rescue will have a
booth at the Chip N’ Dip (bath and microchip) Event at Ottawa
Animal Hospital, 2691 120th Ave., Holland.
August 6 & 13 – Noon to 3:30 p.m. Lake Haven Rescue
Adoption Days when we bring available dogs to Pet Supplies
Plus, 4920 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville. In addition, Lake Haven
does daily adoptions of declawed/altered cats and kittens at the
Grandville Pet Supplies Plus and our other locations as follows:
Pet Supplies Plus, 3593 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand Rapids; Chow
Hound, 7485 Cottonwood Dr., Jenison; Chicago Drive Vet Clinic,
6418 Industrial Dr., Jenison. www.lakehavenrescue.org.
August 6 & 27 – 10 a.m. to Noon. BestPals Animal Rescue
open hours. Stop in and visit our adoptable dogs and cats, 13888
Blair St., Holland. bestpalsarc.wix.com/bestpals.
August 6, 13, 20 & 27 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hearts of Hope Dog
Rescue “Meet and Greet” at PetSmart, 4645 Canal Ave. SW,
Grandville.
August 7 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Crash’s Landing Meet & Greet Open
Adoption. Great opportunity to get in some summer lovin’ with
our wonderful cats! No appointment necessary. 1545 Diamond
NE, Grand Rapids. Contact [email protected].
August 7, 14, 21 & 28 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pound Buddies
Rescue Adoption Event at PetCo, 5239 Harvey St., Muskegon.
August 13 – Noon to 2 p.m. Bellwether Harbor, 7645 W 48th
St., Fremont, microchip clinic. Appointments should be made
but walk-ins are welcome. Plus, have an engraved dog or cat ID
tag made. www.bellwetherharbor.org or (231) 924-9230.
August 13 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pound Buddies Rescue Adoption
Event at Verizon Wireless, 5350 Harvey St., Muskegon.
August 13 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11th annual Dogarama in
Downtown Zeeland, feelthezeel.com. (See page 2.)
August 13 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Humane Society and Animal
Rescue of Muskegon County Adoption Event at Chow Hound,
628 North Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven.
August 14 – Crash’s Landing Volunteer Informational Session
and Tour. Looking for a fun and rewarding experience? Consider
becoming a volunteer! Learn about our organization, tour our
facility and mingle with our friendly felines. RSVP to volunteer@
crashslanding.org.
August 16 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Feral Haven Fund-raiser. Food
and fun at Culver’s, 3035 West Shore Drive, Holland.
www.aferalhavenmi.org.
August 17 – Bellwether Harbor Pet Pals for kids ages 8-14. A
hands-on Humane Education Program where kids learn shelter/
home animal health care, dog and cat grooming techniques, dog
training and agility and animal safety. Call for times and sign up.
Bellwether Harbor, 7645 W 48th St, Fremont, (231) 924-9230.
August 20 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tyson’s Place Animal Rescue
will have a booth at Dog Days of Summer at Grand Ravines Dog
Park, 3991 Fillmore St, Jenison.
Event at Agard’s Lawn and Service, 150 Ottawa St, Muskegon.
August 20 – Registration 9:30 to 11:30. 1st Annual Allegan
Eagles “Runnin the Roads Car & Motorcycle Poker Rally.” $10
per person. Raising funds for Wishbone Pet Rescue & Sylvia’s
Domestic Violence Shelter. For information Facebook @ Allegan
Eagles #2315 or call 269-673-5596. (See page 4.)
August 21 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Crash’s Landing Meet & Greet
Adoptions. Forget the dog days of summer. At Crash’s Landing,
it’s all about the cats! 1545 Diamond NE, Grand Rapids. For
more information, contact [email protected].
Event at Tractor Supply Co., at Tractor Supply Co, 6435 Airline
Hwy, Fruitport.
Sept. 12.– 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. BestPals Animal Rescue Fundraiser, dine in or drive thru at Culver’s, 520 A Way Dr., Grand
Haven. BestPals receives 10 percent of the sales.
Sept. 15-16 – Getting to the Goal, Michigan’s No Kill
Conference. (See page 14.)
Sept. 18 – 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. GR Veg Fest 2016 at the
DeltaPlex Arena, Grand Rapids. See ad on page 2,
www.grvegfest.com.
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Community Resource Guide
Cemeteries
Clock Timeless Pets
1469 Peck St., Muskegon, MI 49441
231-722-3721 - www.clocktimelesspets.com
Noah’s Pet Cemetery & Crematory
2727 Orange Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
www.noahspetcemetery.com
Oak Haven Pet Crematorium & Cemetery
10950 Northland Dr., Rockford, MI 49341
www.oakhavenpc.2295 – 616-866-2295
Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery
2755 64th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
616-538-6050 – www.sleepyhollowpc.com
[email protected]
Humane Societies/Shelters
Allegan County Animal Shelter
2293 33rd Street, Allegan, MI 49010
269-686-5112 - www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI299.html
Harbor Humane Society
14345 Bagley Street (at US 31), West Olive, MI 49460
616-399-2119 - www.harborhumane.org
Humane Society of West Michigan
3077 Wilson Drive NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616-453-8900 - www.hswestmi.org
Ionia County Animal Shelter
3853 Sparrow Drive, Ionia, MI 48846
Kent County Animal Shelter
740 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-632-7300 - www.accesskent.com/kcas
Montcalm County Animal Shelter
155 Quarterline St, Stanton, MI 48888
Estate Planning (including pets)
The West Michigan Estate Planning Center
6739 E Fulton, Suite A-10, Ada, MI 49301
www.michiganpettrust.com
Pet Boarding/Sitters
Canine Country Club In-home pet sitting and dog walking
231-755-3230
Family Pet Lodge
Cageless cat and dog boarding, near the G.R. Ford Airport
www.familypetlodge.com
Holiday Pet Resort & Salon
Boarding, Grooming, Day Care
10950 Northland Dr., Rockford, MI 49341
www.holidaypetresort.net – (616) 866-2294 – 800-776-8498
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Pet Villa – Lodging, Daycare, Grooming
3934 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
www.thepetvilla.com
Urban Tails – Full Service Pet Siting and Dog Walking
Hedda Britt-Martin, Owner
310 Diamond Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Tx: 616-206-4585 – Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/HeddaatUrbanTails
Pet In-Home Hospice
Heaven at Home Pet Hospice
Dr. Lauie Brush, DVM
616-498-1316 – www.pethospicevet.com
Pet Supplies
Family Farm & Home
Hundreds of dog and cat items! 22 locations
www.FamilyFarmAndHome.com
Pet Training
Klosters K9 Obedience
Private, in-home dog training. Reasonable.
Grandville, Michigan 49418
www.klostersk9obedience.com
Wolf Song Enterprises, LLC
Animal behavior consulting, Animal training, Animal talent
1657 S. Getty, Suite 28, Muskegon, MI 49442
[email protected] – 231-744-7141
Rescue Groups
A Feral Haven -- Advocating for feral cats in Ottawa County
www.aferalhavenmi.org – 616-399-1774
[email protected]
A New Start on Life – Specializing in puppy mill dogs
www.anewstartonlife.com - 1-866-716-9393
Allies for Greyhounds of West Michigan, Inc.
866-929-DOGS - http://www.afgwm.org
Australian Shepherd Rescue in Michigan
www.arim.org
Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT)
www.basenjirescue.org - [email protected]
Bellowood
All breed canine rescue. Cedar Springs, Michigan
www.bellowoodrescue.com – 616-696-2846
Bellwether Harbor
P.O. Box 475, 7645 West 48th St., Fremont, MI 49412
231-924-9230 - www.bellwetherharbor.org
BestPals Animal Rescue Center
13888 Blair St., Holland, MI 49424
Call for appointment, 616-212-3368
www.bestpalsarc.wix.com – [email protected]
Cannonsville Critters – Helping cats in Montcalm County
Michelle Hocking, 989-287-2553
Michigan Basset Rescue 501 (c) (3)
616-786-3494 – 248-786-3494 – www.michiganbassetrescue.org
Carol’s Ferals –Trap-Neuter-Return
616-560-0555 – www.carolsferals.org
Muskegon Humane Society - a no kill, non-profit shelter
2640 Marquette Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
231-773-8689 - www.muskegonhumanesociety.org
Cat Tales Rescue
Muskegon, 1-231-798-1033
Crash’s Landing - Cat Rescue & Placement Center
No-kill, Non-profit 501(c) organization
Dr. Jennifer Petrovich, owner
616-821-6065 - www.crashslanding.org
Adoptions: [email protected] or 616-821-5085
Intake: [email protected] or 616-826-1303
Fundraising: [email protected] or 616-826-8038
General Info: [email protected]
Volunteering: [email protected]
Faithful to Felines - Cat rescue in Muskegon County
www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI75.html – [email protected]
Focus on Ferals - Trap-Neuter-Return
616-826-0927 - www.focusonferals.org.
Golden Years Alaskan Malamute Rescue
Shirley Thomas, 231-766-2170 - [email protected]
www.goldenyearsamr.org
Grand River Rover Rescue
Lyons, MI – 517-647-6992 – [email protected]
www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI706.html
G.R.A.C.E. Greyhound Retirement, Adoption, Care, and
Education - www.houndsofgrace.org
Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue
616-336-1707 – www.greatlakesgoldens.org
Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue
www.greatlakesweimrescue.com - 1-877-SAV-A-WEIM
Headin’ Home Pet Rescue, Inc.
www.headinhomerescue.org - 616-886-1474
Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue
616-366-8455 - [email protected]
www.rescueofhope.com
Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven
Low-cost spay/neuter transport and feline adoptions
231-737-5644
Keeper Kitties Rescue
313-400-5949 – [email protected] – kkrescue.org
Keeshond Rescue Central States
www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL119.html – 847-922-2240
Lake Haven - Non-profit rescue for cats and dogs
www.lakehavenrescue.org
LuvnPupz - Rescue - Rehabilitate - Rehome
www.luvnpupz.org – [email protected]
Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary - a no-kill dog sanctuary
www.mackenzies.info - 616-693-2490
Michele’s Rescue
www.michelesrescue.com - [email protected]
Noah Project - a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter
5205 Airline Road, Muskegon, MI 49444
www.noahproject.petfinder.com - 231-865-1264
Pet Tales Rescue
Kentwood, MI – www.pettalesrescue.com
Pound Buddies Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
1300 East Keating Ave., Muskegon, MI
231-724-6500 - www.poundbuddies.org
Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue - Jeanine Buckner
A no-kill, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
616-481-6878 - www.reubensroom.petfinder.com
Safe Haven Humane Society
P.O. Box 55, Ionia, MI 48846 – Fax: 517-579-5948
616-522-1611 – [email protected] – www.shhspets.com
Saving Argo Dog Rescue
501 (c) (3) organization – 616-318-7373
www.savingargo.com – [email protected]
The Long Dog Retreat Dachshund Rescue
501 (c) (3) organization in SW Michigan
www.thelongdogretreat.org – 757-647-5146
TLC Chow Rescue
616-738-0438 - www.tlcchowrescue.com
Vicky’s Pet Connection
www.vickyspetconnection.com
Voice of Animals Rescue
www.voiceofanimals.petfinder.org
West Michigan Critter Haven – small animal rescue
www.wmicritterhaven.org - [email protected]
West Michigan Ferret Connection
Education - Boarding - Adoptions - Rescue
Dee Gage, 616-447-2978 - [email protected]
Westie Rescue Michigan
248-879-2479 - [email protected] - www.westierescue-mi.com
Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance
P.O. Box 124, Douglas, MI 49406
(800) 475-0776 - www.wishbonepetrescue.org
Wild Dog Rescue
2525 Blue Star Highway, Fennville, MI 49408
[email protected] - www.mosseyhollow.com
Spay/Neuter
C-SNIP – reduced cost spay/neuter
1675 Viewpond SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
616-455-8220 - www.csnip.org
Spay Neuter Express – Mobile low-cost spay/neuter clinic.
616-897-8865 - www.spayneuterexpress.com
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Continued from page 29
West Michigan Spay and Neuter Clinic
6130 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415
www.wmspayandneuter.org – 231-366-7067
Specialty Businesses
Aquarius Lawn Sprinkling
3210 Kissing Rock Ave., Lowell, MI 49331
616-897-6565 - www.aquariuslawns.com - [email protected]
Critter Cottage - Adoption/outreach for Vicky’s Pet Connection
7205 Thornapple River Drive SE, Ada, MI
616-682-4855 - www.vickyspetconnection.org
Shelby’s Place - Thrift store for Harbor Humane Society
12360 Felch St, Holland, MI 49423
616- 392-6050 – www.harborhumane.org
Wishbone House – Thrift shop and Pet Adoptions
165 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI
269-455-5247 – www.wishbonepetrescue.org
Veterinarians
Animal Hospital of Lowell
11610 E. Fulton, Lowell, MI 49331
616-897-8484 – www.lowellvet.com
Clyde Park Veterinary Clinic
Jennifer Petrovich, D.V.M. - 616-531-0455
4245 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Wildlife
Wildlife Rehab Center
1504 Union Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
616-361-6109 – www.wildlife-rehab-center.org
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Are you familiar with USDA Class
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When her dogs went missing,
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dog theft, suspicious activities at the
county animal shelter, government
sanctioned sale of cats and dogs
and questionable practices at research facilities. Her
determination to find Cody and Blue gave Alison the
courage to take risks and to do things she didn’t know
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More Than a Number
When
Sheriff
VanBergen
threatens
Alison
when
she
questions why he doesn’t do more
to investigate dog fighting, she
ignores him. Her independence,
stubbornness and courage leads
her into the cold-blooded world of dog fighting.
In the second book of the Save Five series, Alison takes
a job at the county animal shelter. Her goal is to help
homeless cats and dogs. She didn’t expect the job to take
her to the backwoods of the Manistee National Forest
where secrets are buried in the two-track isolation.
While work consumes her, Alison does her best to
maintain a long-distance relationship with Cooper.
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