Charlevoix Area Humane Society

02/12/2025

Meet our Pet of the Week, Jenny!

Jenny is a darling Australian Shepard mix that came to us as a stray. When Jenny first arrived, she was suffering from severe allergies and missing large amounts of fur on her rear end. We were able to get her on a limited ingredient diet and some allergy medication and she is looking amazing now. While we may not have any background information on her, we can assure you that she is sweet as pie! Jenny absolutely loves to cuddle and is constantly looking for attention and praise. While Jenny loves her people, she can be a bit skeptical of other dogs, we think she would do well with cats. She also seems to be house trained.

02/12/2025

Charlevoix Area Humane Society
Serving the animals of Charlevoix County and their humans since 1974

Save the Date!
Dining 4 Paws Sponsorship opportunities – Thursday, August 7th, 5:30 p.m.
The CAHS will be conducting its 4th Dining 4 Paws Plated Meal, Auction, Fundraiser hosted at Castle Farms - Charlevoix
(Sponsors at $2,500 and up will be published in all print media and shared in additional marketing when possible)

____ ”Leader of the Pack” Sponsorship $5,000 – 501(C)3 tax benefit, name and logo on website and event page, name/logo and ad in event program, 8 complimentary event tickets, ad on electronic marquee of CAHS website, name announced at the program and on slideshow at the event, verbal announcement at welcome and closing remarks, featured e-news article, name and logo prominently displayed on CAHS home page. (two sponsors)

____ ”Fur-Ever Friend” Sponsors $2,500 – 501(C)3 tax benefit, name and logo on website and event page, name/logo in event program, 8 complimentary event tickets, ad on electronic marquee of CAHS website, name announced at the program and on slideshow at the event, verbal announcement at welcome and closing remarks. (multiple sponsors)

____ ”Cat’s Meow” Table Sponsor $1,500 - 501(C)3 tax benefit, name and logo on website and event page, name/logo in event program, 4 complimentary event tickets, name announced at the program and on slideshow at the event. (multiple sponsors)

____ ”Tail Waggers” $500 - 501(C)3 tax benefit, name and logo on website and event page, name/logo in event program, name ion slideshow at the event. (multiple donors)

____ ”Littermate” $250 - 501(C)3 tax benefit, name and logo on website and event page, name/logo in event program, name in slideshow at the event. (multiple donors)

____ ”Kennel” $100 - 501(C)3 tax benefit, name in event program, name in slideshow at the event. (multiple donors)

Thank you for your humane support.

Sincerely,

Robert H. (Scott) MacKenzie

Executive Director,
Charlevoix Area Humane Society

614 Beardsley Street, Boyne City, MI 49712 / 231-582-6774 (p) 231-582-6776 (F) EIN # 38-2107163
[email protected]
Facebook/CharlevoixAreaHumanesociety

Dedicated to the protection and care of all animals,the Charlevoix Area Humane Society has been serving pets and their humans in Charlevoix County since 1974.

02/12/2025

HomeAgain Upscale Resale is the best place to shop for fine quality, and like new resale items.
HomeAgain Up Scale Resale, where everything is donated and the sale of items support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society
Come check out our unique and distinctive upscale resale store, where every day is an adventure, and you never know what treasures you just might find.
HomeAgain Upscale Resale store is now accepting your quality donated goods! Vinyl records, jewelry and home accessories are in high demand! We also accept art, antiques collectables, vintage and designer clothing, like new books and more.
Call 231-497-5008
Stop by to make an appointment.
We are across the street from Red Mesa, In downtown Boyne City.
All donations and sales support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society

02/10/2025

It's Monday night BINGO Night at the Lake Street Pub tonight!
It's FREE to play, and you can win gift certificates and cool stuff!
Come on down for a tasty dinner and stay for some family fun Bingo. We play 7-9pm
Lake Street Pub generously donates $150 to support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society every Bingo night! How cool is that?

02/08/2025

*** Courtesy Post***
*This puppy is not at our shelter.*
Please contact Linda at (231)675-0978 for more information

02/07/2025

HomeAgain Upscale Resale is the best place to shop for fine quality, and like new resale items.
HomeAgain Up Scale Resale, where everything is donated and the sale of items support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society

Come check out our unique and distinctive upscale resale store, where every day is an adventure, and you never know what treasures you just might find.

HomeAgain Upscale Resale store is now accepting your quality donated goods! Vinyl records, jewelry and home accessories are in high demand! We also accept art, antiques collectables, vintage and designer clothing, like new books and more.

Call 231-497-5008
Stop by to make an appointment.
We are across the street from Red Mesa, In downtown Boyne City.
All donations and sales support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society

02/05/2025

Many of you know because we had some room, we took in a number of dogs recently as a result of our partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation. Some have taken a great deal of time, effort and medical attention, a few have already been adopted. Here is a great summery and informative letter of what many of us in the animal welfare industry are dealing with. Thank you Cathy Bissell for your efforts and leadership!
Folks, please be informed before you purchase a pet from where ever you get it! We encourage you to support your local shelter, and Join the Michigan Pet Alliance to help improve the quality of animal care in the State of Michigan. www.michiganpet.org

"BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident ManagementTM (AIM) team responds to “puppy mill” cases, as well as rescues pets from large-scale commercial breeders, and transports them to our partners with space. We share news about this work through emails and social media and have realized that the distinction between those two terms is confusing and we thought you might, too. What should we, the animal welfare industry, be calling these entities with hundreds of puppies bred for sale? While there are differences between puppy mills and commercial breeders, dogs and puppies in both of these environments experience varying levels of neglect. Some people are comforted by terminology, and “commercial breeder” sounds better than “puppy mill.” Both are impacting our communities.

Puppy mills are unregulated facilities that breed dogs for profit without any consideration for their health or welfare. You may have taken in these dogs with matted fur, infected ears and hopeless eyes coming from these horrific places. They often spend their lives in filthy wire cages with little to no compassionate touch from humans. Most will never receive medical care and with such a large number of dogs, illness and injury can easily be overlooked. It is truly a life of misery. In most cases, the puppies are sold directly to individuals online, often at a meeting place, without the opportunity to see where the dogs live. You see them after a “puppy mill bust” or when they are found wandering on the street for some unknown reason.

Commercial breeders are large-scale breeders, some licensed by the USDA, who may have some care standards in place but also breed solely for profit. They generally have hundreds of dogs. While there may be some level of staff at these facilities, the sheer number of dogs prevents them from getting the physical and emotional care they deserve. When they enter your shelter, they will likely show signs of emotional neglect. They are shy and will take some time to adjust to new surroundings; some may have only been removed from their enclosures for exams or breeding. USDA regulations require them to provide medical care, but the rules are not enforced. They sell directly to individuals online and/or to pet stores.

At BPF, we recognize that dogs are sentient beings who have been our companions for centuries. The truth is that dogs cannot get the care they need in any type of high-volume breeding facility. Dogs deserve more than life in a wire cage or kennel.

Shelters and animal welfare groups must continue to talk about the impact of large-scale breeding on our communities and, most importantly, the dogs. The helpful graphic below outlines what to look for when visiting a breeding facility and encourages people to visit the shelter first.

No specific number of dogs defines the term puppy mill or commercial breeder. It is the quality of care, housing and condition of the dogs that earns them the label. Regardless of what we call them, in any high-volume breeding facility, profit comes first, not the welfare of our companions. They deserve more, and we must all work together to educate the public that adoption is always the best option to prevent animals from experiencing this type of cruelty.

Until every pet has a home,

Cathy Bissell
Founder, BISSELL Pet Foundation

Send a message to learn more

02/03/2025

We are looking for a Saturday volunteer to cover our front office from 12-5. These duties would include answering phones, helping with paperwork and interacting with the public. This is typically an every other Saturday schedule and as needed.

After 10 years, one of our wonderful volunteers, Kim Kolb, is "retiring" from her front desk duties. We are so grateful for all the help she has been over the last decade.

If you are interested in becoming a Saturday volunteer, please stop by the shelter and pick up a volunteer application.

Send a message to learn more

01/29/2025

Wow! The Charlevoix Kiwanis Builders Club at St Mary' in Charlevoix put their heart and souls into collecting blankets for the animals here at the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.
Our Director Scott MacKenzie had the opportunity to speak with the Builders Club about the mission of the shelter and how things work over their school lunch meeting. Then the thoughtful kids loaded up our van with all their efforts!
Thank you Builders Club for thinking of and helping us care for these special animals in need. You are true and thoughtful future leaders!

01/29/2025

01/29/2025

"CUTS FOR THE PETS"
Every Tuesday in February, donate $25 or more for a free haircut. All donations will go to our local animal shelter, Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Let's sprinkle some love to the pets looking for their forever homes and people.

01/28/2025

This week's Pet of the Week is Kira! 🐶

Kira is a Shiba Inu and we are guessing she is between 1 and 2 years old. She came to us through a rescue mission organized by the Bissell Pet Foundation and immediately stole all of our hearts. Kira is a little ball of fun and loves everyone she meets, though she can be hesitant with new people at first. Kira keeps her kennel very clean and we believe she is housetrained. She can be a little spicy with other dogs but would do likely do well with a calmer dog. We are unsure of how she will do with cats. She also walks wonderfully on a leash. If you're looking for a great companion to fill your heart with love, she's your gal!
Application requests can be sent to our email: [email protected] or picked up at the shelter.

01/28/2025

Pippin and Jackson from our post last week were adopted today! Thank you to everyone who shared. These sweet boys hit the jackpot! ❤️

01/27/2025

BINGO BREAK!
Bingo at the Lake Street Pub is Canceled for tonight.
Stay safe on the roads out there
See ya next week!

01/27/2025

CANCELED for tonight
Stay safe on the roads out there
See ya next week!
It's Monday night BINGO Night at the Lake Street Pub tonight!
It's FREE to play, and you can win gift certificates and cool stuff!
Come on down for a tasty dinner and stay for some family fun Bingo. We play 7-9pm
Lake Street Pub generously donates $150 to support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society every Bingo night! How cool is that?

01/23/2025

Say hello to Jackson (cairn terrier) and Pippin (Pomeranian)!
This bonded pair came to us after their owner passed away and are now in search of a forever home to spend their senior years. We don't have an exact age for them, but we are guessing they are around 10 years old. They have lived together the majority of their lives and will need to be adopted together. While these guys may be labeled as seniors, they are full of s***k and quite comical to watch together. They both absolutely get along with each other, but Pippin doesn't like other dogs or cats, they love people and are eager for attention. If you're looking for a quirky duo to add some light in your life, these are your guys!
For more information and applications please contact us by email at [email protected] or call the shelter at (231)582-6774.