The Shelter is Open - The shelter is open while being renovated, the animals are still there and available for adoption. Also they would like to let the dog walkers know to come back. Stop by the shelter and see all of the wonderful animals we have available and ready to go home. The Isabella County Animal Shelter is located at 1105 S. Isabella Road in Mt. Pleasant. Our hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:45pm and Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm, closed Sunday (Phone: 989-773-9721)
	Shelter Cat Month - June is Shelter Cat Month and any purchases made on the "Click to Give" Animal Rescue Site sponsored by petfinder, will go towards spaying/neutering a shelter cat. Also you can click daily and the sponsors of the site will donate food to shelters in need!
	HATS Cats & Kittens Available at Redbird - HATS cats and kittens will be available for adoption at Redbird (on Pickard in Mt. Pleasant) on Fridays from 11 - 5. Let everyone know! (click here for Pam & Karen's page)
	HATS Spay/Neuter Program - Save a life and help solve the pet overpopulation tragedy by spaying or neutering your pet! The Humane Animal Treatment Society (HATS) Spay/Neuter Assistance Program is intended to help families of Isabella County who are in financial need, spay or neuter their companion animals. Find out more about our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program click here.
	Help Others in Your Community - Michigan families are having difficult times now. Many people are struggling to feed their families and can't feed their pets without your help. Please help others in your community who are in need by donating to your local food banks. Remember to include donations of dog and cat food too. By donating pet food you may be helping them to keep their pets and not release them to the animal shelters.
	Isabella County & Gratiot County Animal Shelter statistics - The Isabella County Animal Shelter statistics* are available for 1999 through 2007 and the Gratiot County Animal Shelter statistics* for 2004 and 2007. Did you know that Gratiot still gives animals to research? (*Statistics are from the Michigan Department of Agriculture.)
	Behavior Problems are the leading cause of pet surrender to shelters and animal control agencies. Many of these behavior problems can be avoided with proper pet selection and guidance to pet owners. We have some suggestions to help with common pet behavior issues. If you are having difficulties with your pet, click on this Pet Tips Link for information and advice.
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