Humane Society of South Central Michigan

Bryan Thomas Memorial Fund
The Bryan Thomas Memorial Fund (formerly the Tyson Fund) provides medical and surgical care for sick or wounded animals at the shelter. On an average, 250 animals annually are treated for anything from fractures to heartworms. Without this program, the HSSCM would not be able to treat at-risk animals that arrive with medical needs. Read about a Fund success story here!

Animal Adoption
Our adoption facility make the hundreds of adoptions each year possible. Please visit our Adoption page to read more!

Sponsorships
HSSCM has a great sponsorship program for individuals and families who provide monthly support for an animal in our shelter. These sponsors help to ensure that all shelter pets receive proper nutrition, warm beds, vaccinations and medical care, spaying, neutering and microchipping services, and a clean environment with enrichment activities. With a monthly commitment, sponsors receive a monthly update from a volunteer shelter correspondent and photos of their sponsored animal. Contact 269.963.1796 ext. 10 to learn more or select an animal to sponsor!

Low Income Spay and Neuter (LISN) Program
This program helps families at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines spay or neuter their dog or cat at a reduced rate. Local vets volunteer their services for this important program.

For more information, click here.

Dogfighting is the Pits
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting or cockfighting. If you have information about illegal animal fighting, you are eligible for this reward.

For more information on how to stop dogfighting, click here.

Foster Homes
Our sanctuary, with over 100 animals, is no place for “special needs” pets, such as pregnant moms-to-be, moms with un-weaned litters, or animals confiscated as a result of abuse. Foster homes provide that special care. The Foster Care Program has saved the lives of hundreds of animals who had little hope of adoption. Want more information on becoming a foster caregiver? Please click here!

Education Programs
Are you doing a term paper, persuasive speech or debate about animals and issues? Would you like to learn more about animals? The Humane Society of South Central Michigan is a resource for you.

If you are interested in this information, please call 269-963-1796 ext. 22. Plan well in advance to schedule a visit.

We have a special page just for kids. There are fun coloring pages, yummy recipes for your pet and more. Check out our Kids Only page!

Friends of Animals Program
The work of this organization is not possible without the support of many volunteers like you who love animals and want to contribute to helping them find loving homes. You CAN make a difference! For more information about the FOA Program click here. To become an HSSCM volunteer, call 269-963-1796 ext. 10.

Hospice
HSSCM works with terminally ill individuals and their families to help care for pets in the home, or to provide sanctuary for the animals in the event that they can no longer remain in the home. HSSCM accepts responsibility for that animal until it can be adopted into a permanent, loving home.

Animals of Victims of Domestic Violence (AVDV)
HSSCM staff responds to calls from authorities, social service agencies, and S.A.F.E. Place members regarding temporary safe shelter of victims' animals. Each year hundreds of individuals become victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Frequently violence or the threat of violence also victimizes animals residing in those homes. When this occurs, individuals who fear for the safety of a beloved companion animal are reluctant to leave a hostile environment. It is for this reason that the AVDV Foster Care Program has been established, to provide safe, temporary sanctuary for those animal victims.

Pet Therapy
Provides nursing home residents the opportunity to interact with our sanctuary animals. Numerous studies have shown the benefit of animal companionship for humans. Volunteer pet therapists make over 100 nursing home visits annually.

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