Humane Society of West Michigan

Humane Society of West Michigan Our mission is to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan. We cannot achieve our vision on our own.

Our vision is to build a more compassionate community where all animals are given the care they deserve. It requires collaboration with animal welfare organizations, community partners and our supporters in order to achieve our common goals.

Happy Monday, everyone!Exciting news to kick off the week: 37 amazing animals found their forever homes! A heartfelt th...
02/17/2025

Happy Monday, everyone!

Exciting news to kick off the week: 37 amazing animals found their forever homes! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community and adopters who opened their homes and showered these furry friends with love. 🐾💕

Are you one of the proud new pet parents? Share your adoption journey and sweet updates in the comments below!

Our obedience classes begin February 24th! 🐕Looking to start a training course with your canine? We have classes for all...
02/16/2025

Our obedience classes begin February 24th! 🐕

Looking to start a training course with your canine? We have classes for all ages, each being a six-week course from socializing a new puppy, to teaching proper manners and sharpening those skills, even classes for understanding reactivity towards other dogs!

For more information about the classes and to register, visit our website below!
https://www.hswestmi.org/obedience-classes

Need to get your pet microchipped? Camp Bow Wow Hudsonville is having a FREE microchip clinic this Tuesday! 🐶No appointm...
02/15/2025

Need to get your pet microchipped? Camp Bow Wow Hudsonville is having a FREE microchip clinic this Tuesday! 🐶

No appointment needed, this free microchip clinic is to help keep the pets in our community safe!

When⏰: Tuesday, February 18th from 4-6pm
Where📍: Camp Bow Wow Hudsonville, 3625 Quincy St, Hudsonville, MI 49426

02/14/2025

IMPORTANT MICROCHIP INFORMATION:

Pet owners may have heard that Save This Life, a microchip and registration company, is no longer in business and their chip registration system has gone dark. Please note that animals adopted from HSWM, or who received a microchip from us, are NOT affected. We utilize 24PetWatch microchips, and your pet’s registration is secure!

To know your pet is affected, you need to check if the microchip is registered. The easiest way to check this is on the American Animal Hospital Association's website at https://bit.ly/4jXtPi0. If you search for your pet's microchip number and it does not come up- it is unregistered.

Regardless of whether your microchip is affected by Save This Life's shutdown, this is a good reminder to check that your information is up to date. If you have a Save This Life microchip OR your microchip is not registered anywhere, HSWM recommends registering your chip number on any of these websites.

www.24petwatch.com
www.freepetchipregistry.com
www.homeagain.com
www.petlink.net

If you do not know your microchip number, please reference your adoption records, visit your veterinarian, or come to your local shelter for a scan for free. If you need further assistance, Humane Society of West Michigan can update your microchip for you, OR can microchip your pet if they do not have one, for a small fee of $20.

More information about our microchip services can be found at: https://www.hswestmi.org/petmicrochipping.html

💕 Double the Love This Valentine’s Day! 💕Looking for the perfect Valentine? How about TWO? 😍 Our bonded animals are buy ...
02/14/2025

💕 Double the Love This Valentine’s Day! 💕

Looking for the perfect Valentine? How about TWO? 😍 Our bonded animals are buy one get one free because love is better when shared!

These inseparable duos are waiting for a forever home—bring them into your heart and let their story continue with you. ❤️🐾

Happy Valentines Day 💞
02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day 💞

Say Drake...There's still time to submit names of those who did you dirty for our Anti-Valentines Day fundraiser!Our cat...
02/13/2025

Say Drake...

There's still time to submit names of those who did you dirty for our Anti-Valentines Day fundraiser!

Our cats are ready to give everything they have to make that special someone know you're thinking of them! By donating $10, you will have a name written in the bottom of a litterbox for our cats to do what they do best on. For $20, you will receive a special video of our cats hard at work!

Get your names in before February 16th at midnight!
https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/36805-anti-valentine-s-day-2025

Stay safe when traveling! ❄️
02/12/2025

Stay safe when traveling! ❄️

Kids Night Out: Puppy Love is this Friday! 💞While parents enjoy a romantic evening, can join us for a night of heart-fil...
02/12/2025

Kids Night Out: Puppy Love is this Friday! 💞

While parents enjoy a romantic evening, can join us for a night of heart-filled fun with laughter, pizza, games, crafts, and the most adorable puppies! Delve into our puppy kissing booth, then cuddle up next to a pup, grab your popcorn, and enjoy a movie!

Where📍: Humane Society of West Michigan
When⏰: Friday February 14th from 5:30-9pm
How much💸: $40 per child

Register here!
https://form.jotform.com/240113400294138

We will be opening at 2pm today.
02/11/2025

We will be opening at 2pm today.

Humane Society of West Michigan is delighted to share that Eric Messing has been appointed as our new Executive Director...
02/10/2025

Humane Society of West Michigan is delighted to share that Eric Messing has been appointed as our new Executive Director!

Eric brings a wealth of experience to HSWM, with over 10 years as an executive director for multiple nonprofits serving the West Michigan community. His deep understanding of nonprofit leadership, combined with his passion for animal welfare, positions him to lead HSWM into a bright future. In addition to his professional endeavors, Eric also has an adorable rescue dog named Twyla 🐾

Welcome to the team, Eric!

Happy Monday, everyone!Exciting news to kick off the week: 27 amazing animals found their forever homes! A heartfelt th...
02/10/2025

Happy Monday, everyone!

Exciting news to kick off the week: 27 amazing animals found their forever homes! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community and adopters who opened their homes and showered these furry friends with love. 🐾💕

Are you one of the proud new pet parents? Share your adoption journey and sweet updates in the comments below!

Meet Peewee and Charlie, a shy but loving pair of cats who are looking for a calm, quiet home where they can feel safe a...
02/09/2025

Meet Peewee and Charlie, a shy but loving pair of cats who are looking for a calm, quiet home where they can feel safe and loved 💓

Peewee, the 7-year-old male, may take a little time to warm up to new people and places. He prefers to spend his time tucked away in a cozy spot, but with some soft words and temptation treats, he’ll gradually open up to you. He enjoys gentle head and shoulder pets once he feels comfortable.

Charlie, a 2-year-old female, is a bit shy as well, spending much of her time hiding and observing from a distance. She’s nervous when approached but will slowly warm up with a soft voice and treats—just like Peewee, she’ll come out of her shell with patience and care. Charlie often takes cues from Peewee, and once she sees him getting affection, she’ll happily follow his lead.

Charlie has known Peewee her whole life, and they are deeply bonded. They must be adopted as a pair. In their previous home, they lived peacefully with other cats and calm dogs, and they could potentially do so again with a slow introduction. Because of their shy nature, they would thrive in a quiet, calmer environment with no children.

If you’re looking for a sweet pair of cats who just need a little extra time to trust, Peewee and Charlie might be the perfect match for you! With your patience and love, they’ll show you how wonderful it is to have two loyal companions by your side. Come meet them soon!

Peewee: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HSWM-A-94038
Charlie: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HSWM-A-94037

Are you wanting to get back at someone, but you don't know how? Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day the right way- with our c...
02/08/2025

Are you wanting to get back at someone, but you don't know how? Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day the right way- with our cats!

For just $10, we will write the name of someone who did you wrong on the bottom of a litterbox for our cats to happily use. Whether that's an ex, a boss you don't like, or a friend-turned-enemy, we'll write their name and let our cats take care of the rest!

To learn more and to request a name, visit:
https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/36805-anti-valentine-s-day-2025

Congrats to kitties Chip & Dale on their adoption during our Pups & Purrs Marketplace & Adoption Event! We'll be at The ...
02/07/2025

Congrats to kitties Chip & Dale on their adoption during our Pups & Purrs Marketplace & Adoption Event! We'll be at The Intersection until 8:30 PM with tons of unique vendors and puppies available for adoption ❤️

02/06/2025

ADOPTION UPDATE: Chief has been adopted! 🥳

Chief is still looking for his home! This amazing German Shepherd would do GREAT in a home with a family who's active and loves playing fetch! 🐕🏈

Apply to adopt Chief today!
https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HSWM-A-53571

Come meet these adorable faces TONIGHT at Pups & Purrs! 🐶💓😺From 5:30-8:30pm at Elevation in The Intersection, we will ha...
02/06/2025

Come meet these adorable faces TONIGHT at Pups & Purrs! 🐶💓😺

From 5:30-8:30pm at Elevation in The Intersection, we will have booths with hand-crafted goods from incredible local vendors, animal welfare organizations sharing their mission, delicious pizza from B.C. Pizza, cocktails, games, and more!

If you haven't yet, buy your tickets now! We can't WAIT to see you there!
https://bit.ly/4jz93ox

Address

3077 Wilson Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49534

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16164538900

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Chief, the great German Shepherd!
Chief, the great German Shepherd!

ADOPTION UPDATE: Chief has been adopted! 🥳 Chief is still looking for his home! This amazing German Shepherd would do GREAT in a home with a family who's active and loves playing fetch! 🐕🏈 Apply to adopt Chief today! https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HSWM-A-53571

Chief is searching for a new team to play for! While he loves playing for The Kansas City Chiefs, Chief is looking for a home and a family that's as loving as him! Listen to an exclusive phone call between teammate Travis Kelce and music icon Taylor Swift talk about Chief! Spread the word and let's find Chief a home!

Gibbs Special Gift
Gibbs Special Gift

Gibbs was a little jealous of the cats getting the attention for their 💩💩💩 work this anti-Valentines day! 😈 Now Gibbs may not be a cat, but he has the right spirit! Think of that special person who you'd love to leave a fresh puppy pie on their desk. While we can't deliver that, we can write their name in a litterbox for our cats to decorate! Give back while you get back at them! Donate now and let the cats handle the rest! https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/36805-anti-valentine-s-day-2025

Here's one more Christmas present for you! 🎁🐶 Our animal care staff let our dogs run wild and pick out what toys they wanted for Christmas!

ADOPTION UPDATE: Letty has been adopted! 🥳 A few nights ago, our clever girl Letty decided to go on an adventure! After sneaking out of the admin suite where she was hanging out, Letty realized she couldn't get back to her cozy spot. But don't worry- this sweet soul didn't panic! Instead, she found herself the perfect bed and cuddled up for a comfy snooze 😴 It's moments like these that remind us how special our furry friends are. Letty's story isn't just about a midnight escape, it's about resilience, curiosity, and finding comfort in unexpected places ❤️ She is safe, sound, and back in her room today dreaming of her forever home 🏡 Could that be with you?? Apply for Letty today at https://bit.ly/3ZRDsFC #lettytheexplorer #foreverhomeneeded

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