Kent County Animal Shelter

West Michigan’s largest animal shelters are seeing large numbers of animals coming in, but sadly not enough are going out, as in being adopted.

The BISSELL Pet Foundation jumps in yet again as they are hosting their “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” reduced-fee adoption event from Dec. 1 – 11, 2022, and they are including 30 Michigan shelters.

Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in people here in the United States. So far this year in Kent County, five bats have tested positive for rabies.

Been looking to welcome a dog into your home? Now is the time!

Starting this year, Kent County is teaming up with PetHub. The new dog licenses will feature a QR code on them that can instantly provide the owner's information.

Who owned the dogs and how they got there remains a mystery.

Would you like a pet peacock? Pete is up for adoption at Kent County Animal Shelter!

An unusual animal was found by Kent County Animal Shelter and they're looking for the bird's owners.

Almost 40 shelters in Michigan will be participating in the Bissell Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" event, starting Monday, December 6th and running for two weeks.

Shelters across the U.S. are facing a crisis with less pet adoptions but more animal intakes.

Not only did they help shelters in need, but they were also able to donate to local animal food banks, so owners didn't have to surrender their furry friends.

When Mattie came to the Kent County Animal Shelter, she barely even looked like a dog