We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.
	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.
	Complaint filed against Gratiot County Animal Control. An animal rights activist has filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Agriculture alleging the Gratiot County Animal Shelter has been violating state and federal regulations. See the article from the June 20th Morning Sun. (click here).
	IMPORTANT - Michigan Residents find out how you can help protect shelter animals and pets in Michigan -  A bill (H.B. 5263) has been introduced in the state legislature to ban pound seizure and Class B dealers. Pound seizure is the practice of releasing or selling unclaimed cats and dogs from animal shelters for use in biomedical research, product development and safety testing, and educational demonstrations. Contact your state representative and ask him/her to support the bill H.B. 5263. To find out who your representative is and how to contact them - click here.
	Many Thanks to Mid Michigan Lab Retriever Network. Mid Michigan Labrador Retriever Network does amazing work when it comes to rescueing dogs from the Isabella County Animal shelter and finding loving forever homes for them. Check out their website www.cmlrn.com and read about all the wonderful work they do, and help if you can.
	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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