Little Girl Writes Heartwarming Letter to Kent County Animal Shelter
A little girl named Abby raised $160 with her lemonade stand to donate to the Kent County Animal Shelter. Read her heartwarming letter here.
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Another Pet Microchip Scanning Station Opens in Kent County
The Kent County Animal Shelter has added another 24-hour microchip scanning station to reunite lost pets with their owners.
Ruff Break: Kent County Animal Shelter’s New Fence Damaged By Fallen Trees
Just a week and a half after its grand opening, the new dog park at the Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been temporarily closed due to storm damage.
Kent County Animal Shelter Opens New 44,000 Square-Foot Dog Park
Kent County Animal Shelter has announce the grand opening of the facility's new 44,000-square-foot outdoor expansion, a state-of-the-art dog park for the canines who temporarily call the shelter home.
Michigan’s First Pet Microchip Scanning Station Opens in Kent County
A first-of-its kind in Michigan, the Kent County Animal Shelter has launched a 24-hour microchip scanning station in Cedar Springs.
These Adorable Kent County Dogs Need Help Finding Their Furever Homes
Looking for your new best friend? Right now the Kent County Animal Shelter has reduced rates to adopt these adorable West Michigan dogs.
These 50 Kent County Animal Shelter Pets Need Forever Homes Now!
The Kent County Animal shelter has reached maximum capacity and is looking for people to adopt one of these 50 amazing animals.
Local Animal Shelters are in Trouble. There’s Not Enough Room
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.
Empty the Shelters Holiday Edition is Soon so Pets Can be Home
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.
Some Bats Have Tested Positive for Rabies in Kent County
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.
$25 Dog Adoptions at Kent County Emergency ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event Through April 16
Been looking to welcome a dog into your home? Now is the time!
New Dog Licenses Make It Easier to Find a Dog's Owner
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.