Blue Water Area Humane Society
(Formerly St. Clair County Humane Society)
(Formerly St. Clair County Humane Society)
We've had many internet adoptions so far, and really, given that we are a rural, low-tech operation, we think this is remarkable ! In fact, we estimate that at least 25% of our adoptions come from Petfinder referrals. Thank you Petfinder, because lots more people have been coming in and calling, and we are sure this added exposure is helping the animals!
See below for our listing of New Hours and Days!
We have NEW HOURS! Effective January 1, 2008 we are now open on Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday. We have extended hours on Wednesday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
COMING EVENTS
ANNUAL CHARITY YARD SALE July 26 & 27, 2008 at Port Huron Factory Shops (formerly Horizon Outlet Center) at I-94 & Range Rd. Sat., 9:00 am til 5:00 pm and Sun. 10:00 am til 4:00 pm. Great selection of housewares, knick-knacks, toys, jewelry, furniture, garden items and much more. To make tax-decuctible donations or info, call 810-794-7906 or items can be dropped off during regular shelter hours or special times can be arranged by calling the above number.
3rd ANNUAL MEOW MADNESS BOWLING FUNDRAISER, Sat., Aug 23, 2008 at Port Huron Lanes, 7:00 pm. Bowl 3 games, 9 Pin-No Tap, 5 bowlers per lane. 50/50, Raffles, Door Prizes! Individuals - $20 Entry Fee, Corporate Sponsors - $100 per lane, shoes included. To make reservations and info, call Janet - 810 984-3535 after 6:00 pm.
9th ANNUAL MUTT MARCH, Sun. Sept 28, 2008 at Goodell's County Park. This is a fundraiser pledge walk for you, your family and your pooch. Grand Prize for most pledges - $200 Visa Card, 2nd Place - $150 Visa Card and 3rd Place - $75 Visa Card. Pledges of $300 or more - Logo Sweatshirt, $100 or more Logo T-Shirt. Free "Paw" Painting for dogs, Bag Piper leads off March, DJ playing your favorite tunes all day, Games for you and your dog begin after March. 50/50, Door Prizes. Food available - low prices. Get a team together - team collecting the highest combined dollar amount will receive a "Goodie" basket and best of all the coveted "Top Dog" trophy to display until next year's March. All team members eligible for individual prizes as well. Registration begins at 10:30 am, Walk begins 12:00 noon. Call 810 794-7906 for info.
SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM for Low-Income Families. The Spay/Neuter Certificate entitles your companion animal to a partial payment towards a spay/neuter procedure with a participating veterinarian. You are responsible for the balance of the procedure and costs of vaccinations and/or medications that the veterinarian deems necessary. YOU MUST HAVE THE CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SURGERY.
TO QUALIFY: You must be a resident of St. Clair County & have Picture I.D. and Proof of Income. ANNUAL INCOME GUIDELINES: Family of One: $19,248, Two: $25,764, Three: $32,280, Four: $38,808, Five: $45,324, Six: $51,840.
For more info call: 810 987-4357.
Since 1887, we have been helping animals continuously. Originally incorporated as the "Friends of Dumb Animals of Michigan," we've evolved to a more modern name and facility, but we still honor the original commitment to humane principles. We are a "No Time Limit" shelter where no animal is refused admittance with the exception of stray dogs which must go to our County Animal Control. We provide adoption services, requested euthanasia and educational programs. We have a Spay/Neuter Voucher program for limited income familes and individuals and annually hold a Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic for limited income families/individuals.
Phone: 810-987-4357Adoption of animals can be arranged after the potential adoptor fills out a questionnaire, is screened and approved by our experienced shelter staff. We take our responsibility to the animals seriously, so please understand our screening process!
We are closed Sunday and Monday. Regular business hours are: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Adoption Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Adoption Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.pm (Adoption Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.). We are excited about our new hours and days and feel that we can better serve the needs of the community and find more loving, "forever " homes for our furry friends waiting in our shelter for their second chance for a happy life.Adoption fees: Fees may vary upward to cover our expenses if the animal has been spayed or neutered (all adult animals, 4 mo. and up, as well as kittens 3 lbs. or more and many puppies now leave our shelter "fixed.") All animals receive their basic vaccines before being placed for adoption and other medical needs are taken care of as needed. Cats and kittens received FeLuek/FIV testing, Dogs are tested for heart worm. Basic fees are: Dogs $50, cats $50. Adoption fees for cats we've neutered are $100, dogs $125. Fees can be higher depending on expense incurred for medical expenses. All adoptions of unaltered animals require a $25 altering deposit, refunded when the animal is altered. We do not adopt kittens and puppies out of state.
Plenty of volunteer opportunities exist, from helping at the shelter with never-ending cleaning and giving love and kises to the animals in our care, to working with the public at art fairs, presenting educational programs, helping with mailings, and Pawtraits with Santa (our volunteers say that's the MOST fun!)
Volunteers may fill out an application, and are screened by our volunteer coordinator, Judy Cummings.
Donations thankfully accepted, perhaps with kisses from Momma the shelter cat! We are solely supported by your donations, and receive NO financial support from any other "humane society" or government body. We are a Companion Animal Welfare Organization - NOT an Animal Rights Group, we spend no money 'lobbying' for anything, nor do we take a stand either for or against hunting and fishing, etc. Our animals depend on you to give where you live.
We're located on the north side of Lapeer Road in Clyde, Michigan. (That's six miles due west of Port Huron, the first knuckle of the thumb of Michigan.)
Directions :Take Lapeer out of Port Huron, six miles west, til you see our beautiful sign, or travel I-69 West from I-94 to Taylor Road exit, turn north, at Lapeer, turn east, proceed one quarter mile to our drive, on your left.
Email:
bluewaterareahs@i-is.net
www.bluewaterareahs.petfinder.org
