ALGER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Certified Charity and 501(C)(3) Non Profit Corporation
The Alger County Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization and operates solely on donations.
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510 East Munising Avenue, PO Box 532
Munising, MI 49862
Telephone: (906) 387-4131
To ensure the safety of our animals and those visiting the Shelter, and reduce stress to the animals, ACAS is open by appointment only, call (906) 387-4131 to schedule a time to meet the animals and wonderful staff.
E-Mail: algercountyanimal@yahoo.com
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In 2021 the shelter saved 100% dogs and 99% cats brought in through adoptions, strays and surrenders. (Sadly, one of the cats was brought into the shelter with advanced kidney failure in 2021).
In 2022 the shelter saved 100% of the animals brought in through adoptions, strays and surrenders. Over 150 animals were saved here at your local Shelter.
In 2023, the shelter saved 100% of the animals brought in through adoptions, strays and surrenders. Over 100 animals have been saved here at your local Shelter.
2022 Animal Shelter Annual Statistics Report (michigan.gov)
No Kill 101 – YouTube
2021 Animal Shelter Annual Report (michigan.gov)
Michigan No Kill Animal Shelters: Find one near me – The nOkill Network
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Our Mission:
We are a no kill Animal Shelter. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding life long homes for the animals in our care. We embrace the No Kill Philosophy, seeking to end the euthanasia of animals.
Our Vision:
To do whatever we can to assure there are no abandoned, unwanted, neglected or abused animals. To provide education and skills to people so that they understand the level of commitment and responsibility that pet guardianship entails.
Our 2023 Newsletter (double click link below):
NEWSLETTER 2023 TWO
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The Shelter has the right to refuse an adoption at any time. The first concern is ALWAYS for the best interest of the animal.
Michigan Holding Law
MCLA 287.388
We have had a few questions recently why people cannot just walk into the shelter and get a cat or dog right away, and why can’t they get their pet back when they’ve waited for months or even years to contact the Shelter. The Alger County Animal Shelter operates under the Michigan Statute and the USDA guidelines. MCLA 287.388, often referred to as the holding law, provides that anyone operating a dog pound or animal shelter shall not sell or otherwise dispose of a dog or cat within 4 days after its acquisition. ACAS conforms with Michigan holding law of 4 days. After the 4-day holding period, the animal legally belongs to the Shelter. It is so hard on an animal to hold it for weeks, months or even years, hoping for an owner to claim their pet and the shelter does not have enough room to hold an animal for that extended period of time. After the 4 day holding period is up, the Shelter makes a determination on the most qualified person(s) to adopt the animal and the person goes through the ACAS adoption process where there are personal and professional references checked, all of this being common practices within the State of Michigan. ACAS’ first concern is always in the best interest of the animal.
To ensure the safety of our animals, community, staff, and visitors, ACAS is open by appointment only, call (906) 387-4131 to schedule a time to meet the animals and wonderful staff.
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Surrendering Your Pet To The Shelter
When surrendering your pet to the Shelter, please ensure to provide the Shelter with as much information as possible. This enables the Shelter to find the best new home possible for your pet.
USDA regulations require that an animal be vaccinated and spay/neutered prior to any adoption. Every animal is seen by a vet prior to adopting into a home.
The $20 surrender fee helps cover a small portion of the vet fees, medications needed, food and care of your surrendered pet.
By providing as much information as possible, it helps the animals and the potential adopters.
Some of the animals surrendered to the Shelter have had to go into intensive behavior care and training and there is a cost for this training. The $20 surrender fee covers only a small portion of any behavioral training your pet may need.
The Alger County Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization and operates solely on donations.
Any information about your pet’s behavior also helps the shelter (any aggressive behavior, food aggression, other animal aggression, triggers, and/or aggression toward people or children) when adopting out your pet.
The Shelter staff and volunteers care about each and every one of the animals that are brought into the Shelter, as well as the families that are going to adopt an animal.
Providing the Shelter with as much information as possible really helps out to adopt your pet into the best possible home.
The Shelter staff and volunteers work tireless hours in order to provide care for surrendered pets, strays, and to find loving homes for the animals in Alger County. Thank you for your continued support of the Shelter so we are able to continue to provide the care these animals need. 
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Be a Part of Some of Our Wonderful Success Stories
Make a Difference in the Life of an Animal – Adopt a Loving Pet, Volunteer or Donate to Your Local Alger County Animal Shelter
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Many animals come in needing costly vet care sometimes requiring surgery or extended health care before adoption can even be considered. Many animals that come to us require rehabilitation not only physically but emotionally. All donations of any size help tremendously in the care of these precious animals.
The Shelter receives a tremendous amount of community support and would like to thank all of our donors, enabling us to care for the animals, by providing necessary vet care, spays and neuters, donations of cleaning supplies, animals needs, food, and so many other items. Also a big thank you to all of our volunteers. Those who freely give of their time by feeding and caring for the animals, walking and exercising the dogs, socializing the animals, transporting the animals to their vet appointments, helping clean and performing laundry duties, among so many other duties needed to be done in caring for the animals.
PLEASE VISIT OUR “ABOUT” PAGE TO SEE PHOTOS OF OUR GREAT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS HERE AT THE SHELTER.
The Alger County Animal Shelter staff handles all operations at the Shelter and the care of the animals. Because of their love and patience with the animals, we’ve seen some pretty wonderful miracles.
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Dear Alger County Animal Shelter Supporter:
The Alger County Animal Shelter has a Mission. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding lifelong homes for the animals in our care.
We embrace the “No Kill” philosophy, seeking to end the euthanasia of animals.
In order to fulfill this mission our goal is to raise funds for the daily care of orphaned animals, such as food, supplies, medications, and spays/neuters.
Many animals come in needing costly vet care sometimes requiring surgery or extended health care before adoption can even be considered. Many animals that come to us require rehabilitation not only physically but emotionally.
ACAS is a non-profit organization that depends solely on donations and fundraisers to survive. It can be a difficult task at times to give the very best care to the animals that come to the shelter.
Your support will help Alger County Animal Shelter to uphold our Mission in caring for the many homeless and unwanted animals in our community.
We offer a variety of ways to give from monetary donations, volunteering or to just stopping in and spending time with the animals. This is a great way to make a difference in orphaned animals’ lives and to take advantage of a tax deductible donation. A donation of any amount would really help out and would be greatly appreciated. Our largest area of expense is vet bills for the care of the animals.
The Alger County Animal Shelter is a very important part of our community and the surrounding areas as we are the core of animal safety, rescue and welfare whether it be adoptions or just the reconnecting a lost pet especially with the increased tourism in our area. Thank you!
Albert, the Shelter Cat
Albert arrived at the shelter as a stray in August 2017. When he came in, he was in rough shape. He looked like he had an eye infection. After surgery Albert healed nicely. He then was up for adoption. After a couple of years at the Shelter, Albert was successfully adopted into a loving, caring home.
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