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CMU Animation Project 2026

Animated for Impact: Stories That Save Lives

For the past year, Humane Animal Treatment Society and talented student animators from Central Michigan University have collaborated on a special project designed to educate, inspire, and create positive change for animals in our community.

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The result is a series of three original animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs), each focused on a simple action that can have a profound impact on the lives of animals in Isabella County. 

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Why This Project Matters

​Every year, HATS cares for more than 900 animals from across Isabella County. Many of the challenges we face can be reduced through community awareness and responsible pet ownership.

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These animations highlight three important ways every community member can help. We will be showcasing a PSA once a week until they have all been unveiled!! Check them all out below. 

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A Partnership with Purpose

This project was created through a partnership between Humane Animal Treatment Society and Central Michigan University animation students. Their creativity and dedication transformed important animal welfare messages into engaging stories that can educate and inspire our community.

We are incredibly grateful for their talent, hard work, and passion for helping animals.

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Follow the Campaign

Each week, we'll unveil a new animation right here on this page and across our social media channels.

Be sure to check back, watch, share, and help us spread these important messages throughout our community.

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Help Us Continue Saving Lives

Every animal deserves a safe place to call home.

Your support makes that possible.

Donate Today! 

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PSA #1 Cat-pocalypse

Premier Date: 6/22/2026 

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Credits: 

  • Story, Design & Animation - Yashi Mangra, Carley Dreyer & Kal Matthews

  • Sound Design - Animation Team

  • Jingle - “HATS Saves the Day” - Maggie Bauer

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Faculty Producers

Stephan Leeper

Rose Brauner

 

Production Partners

Professor of Advertising - Jinhee Li

Professor of Commercial Music - Jay Batzner

Branding Consultant - Chip Humitz

HATS Consultant - Executive Director - Sera Henry

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PSA #2 Side Scroller 

Premier Date: 6/29/2026 

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Credits: 

  • Story, Design & Animation - Molly Pearce, Amaya Klug, Zach Porcaro & Josh Guerrero

  • Sound Design - Maggie Bauer

  • Music - "opening the door” to Jingle at the end - Hector Villegas

  • Jingle - “HATS Saves the Day” - Maggie Bauer

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Faculty Producers

Stephan Leeper

Rose Brauner

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Production Partners

Professor of Advertising - Jinhee Li

Professor of Commercial Music - Jay Batzner

Branding Consultant - Chip Humitz

HATS Consultant - Executive Director - Sera Henry

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PSA #3 Punk Love 

Premier Date: 7/6/2026 

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Credits: 

  • Story, Design & Animation - Rook Drews, Bug Danielski & Ollie Staffeld

  • Sound Design - Animation Team

  • Music - Variation on Jingle just over the phone scroll (strings?) - Hector Villegas

  • Jingle - “HATS Saves the Day” - Maggie Bauer

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Faculty Producers

Stephan Leeper

Rose Brauner

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Production Partners

Professor of Advertising - Jinhee Li

Professor of Commercial Music - Jay Batzner

Branding Consultant - Chip Humitz

HATS Consultant - Executive Director - Sera Henry

Humane Animal Treatment Society

1105 S. Isabella Rd 

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 775-0830

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