MI Animal Shelters Will Get $150K To Help Care For Homeless Pets

MICHIGAN — Multiple animal shelters across Michigan will get thousands of dollars to help care for homeless pets, the state's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development office announced Monday.

The office will distribute $150,000 to 22 registered animal shelters throughout the state to support various animal welfare projects, officials said.

The $150,000 in grant money comes from the Animal Welfare Fund, which is funded by taxpayers who choose to donate to the fund when filing their taxes, officials said.

The money is used to finance spay/neuter programs, educate others about proper animal care, train staff, and provide the means for maintaining animal health throughout local communities, officials said.

The office has distributed to more than 305 animal shelters since 2010, officials said.

"Over the past few years, MDARD has seen a steady increase in not only the number of shelters applying for Animal Welfare Fund grants but also in the amount of funds being requested," said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland. "The grants make a significant, positive impact on Michigan’s animals and the people who care for them. As Michiganders prepare their state tax returns, please check the box for the fund to continue generously supporting animals awaiting their fur-ever home."

Here's a list of shelters that will receive funds:

• Best Pals Animal Rescue – $3,000
• Calhoun County Animal Shelter – $10,000
• City of Romulus Animal Control – $4,000
• City of Taylor Animal Shelter – $8,000
• Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit – $7,000
• Gratiot County Animal Control – $13,000
• Greater Hillsdale Humane Society – $5,000
• Harbor Humane Society – $6,000
• Help Orphaned Pets Everywhere (HOPE) Animal Shelter – $10,000
• Ionia County Animal Control – $5,000
• Kalamazoo County Animal Services – $5,000
• Lake County Animal Control – $8,000
• Lapeer County Animal Control – $6,000
• Luce County Animal Shelter – $4,000
• McCloud’s Lake Haven – $2,000
• Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society – $10,000
• Michigan Association of Animal Control Officers – $10,000
• Michigan Humane – $3,000
• POET Animal Rescue – $5,000
• Pound Buddies – $10,000
• Roscommon County Animal Control – $6,000
• Saved By Zade – $10,000