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Support ICACS Woofer Walk – June 5th

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Ingham County Animal Shelter’s first Woofer Walk fundraiser is coming to Okemos – Saturday, June 5, 2010. Dogs and their people will be walking to raise funds for the homeless animals of Ingham County. Woofer Walk T-Shirts, Prizes, and Goodie Bags!

Walk with your dog to help the animals of the Ingham County Animal Shelter. Your participation helps lost, abandoned and abused animals in Ingham County. Funding helps our animals with medication, medical care and food. Walk as an individual with your dog, or put a team of people and dogs together for the walk. The whole team can help raise funds for the animals. Ask your family, friends, co-workers and local vendors to pledge toward you or your team.

Woofer Walk Route – 1.6 miles
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Register early – $20
Register day of the walk – $25
Registration Walmart Parking Lot
Registration 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Walk Starts 9:00 AM rain or shine

Find out more on ICACS website and download the registration and pledge form!

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ICAC Introduces the Innovative “Foster with Intent to Adopt” Program

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter just introduced a new an innovative program to encourage fostering, adoption, and good family-pet matches.

At ICAC, we aren’t only working hard to find every companion animal a home, but more importantly we want the adoptive family and pet to be the right match so their relationship is happily ever after. Age, color, breed type or even a minor medical issue can cause uncertainty in the mind of a potential adopter. Some adopters have other animals in the home and have concerns about how the resident pets will accept a new pet. In some cases, an animal’s true personality isn’t apparent in the shelter environment. Barking dogs or shy cats and rabbits don’t always make good first impressions. But these animals have the potential to make wonderful pets – if only they had the chance to prove themselves!

This is why we’ve launched our “Foster With Intent to Adopt” program. Cats, dogs and rabbits chosen for this program have been given their shots, are fixed and if the pet is a dog, it has been temperament evaluated. Some pets just don’t “show well” in their kennel. Others at first glance don’t seem as cute-n-cuddly as their more attractive shelter mates. Whatever the reason, given a trial period in a loving home environment, we’re confident that their wonderful personalities will shine through! The process involves completing an adoption application, interview with an adoption counselor and adoption fees. The fees are not deposited until the end of the trial period.

If the trial adoption isn’t a match, then the pet is brought back within the one week trial period at which time an interview is conducted to gather more information about this animals likes, dislikes and needs to assist in finding him a more suitable home in the future. The fees left at the shelter are returned to the applicant. If the trial works out, then the applicant can either contact the shelter or let the week trial period lapse at which time the fees will be deposited. We strive to understand our pets that are returned to help them, and not to see it as a failure.

Author: Maria VandenBoom, dedicated ICAC volunteer.

Find out more about ICAC’s programs on its website and follow ICAC on facebook!

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Kids & K9s – Summer School Kids WANT to Attend!

Monday, April 19th, 2010

AnnaBelle’s Pet Station and the Canine Training Center present a new summer program just for kids.  Kids & K9s is designed for youth ages 9 – 12 and features a unique and interactive training experience in basic care and obedience, fun tricks, and K9 camaraderie! Master trainer Carol Hein-Creger and her assistant Erinn Hadley utilize the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) model and the handler canine team will have the opportunity to obtain CGC certification on the final night of class. Scholarship spots available!

In addition to training, Kids & K9s will feature speakers from the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter, an emergency canine disaster response team, the Lansing Police Department Canine Unit, and a local veterinarian to talk to the kids about responsible dog ownership, spay/neuter, animal health/nutrition, and other topics. The cost of the class is $99 per student and we will be offering several scholarship spots for low-income students.


· Six week class is $99

· Classes are Mondays, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

· Two sessions are offered: July 26 – Aug. 30

We hope you can join us this summer! Parents – sign up now!

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Support ICACS Humanitarian Awards Banquet

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

On Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet Honoring those who made a difference in lives of the homeless animals. The honorees include Bryce and Kyle Billingslea, who rescued Howard the Combine Kitty, the entire Beebe family (Ralph, Sally, Ryan & Erin) who are receiving the highest honor at the Banquet, the Hope Award.  Young Ryan is also receiving the Humanitarian Teen Award for his  amazing 500 Volunteer hours of services to the shelter in one year!

Local rescue organization, Animal Placement Bureau, is receiving the Emmy Award, which is named after a young dog who ICACS tried to save, but was too badly starved.  Each year, ICACS also honors the memory of Emmy with Best Friends Fest, to raise awareness of animal abuse and neglect. The Outstanding Animal Welfare Organization of the Year award will be bestowed on The Kitten Nursery, located in Williamston. Many more citizens, companies, and organizations will be recognized for their outstanding humanitarian work with saving our animal friends in Ingham County.

The Banquet is at the Lansing Country Club on Moores River Drive. From 6-7 p.m., there will be a social hour and silent auction and dinner is at 7 p.m. The awards program starts at 7:30 at ends at 9 p.m. Tickets $35.00 per person and all proceeds benefit the Shelter’s Animal Care Fund. Call 517.676.8372 for tickets. If you cannot attend please sent a donation to the Shelter’s Animal Care Fund at the following address: INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER · 600 CURTIS, MASON, MI 48854. And, ICACS is always looking for volunteers! Join the cause today!

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AnnaBelle’s Pet Station is Hosting a Halloween Pet Adoption Event at Eastwood Schuler Bookstore!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

halloweencatIngham County Animal Shelter and Animal Placement Bureau will have cats and dogs available for adoption during the fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at Eastwood Towne Center on October 29, 2009, 4-7 pm. Come meet H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team), a new animal welfare organization!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at Eastwood merchants!

Stop by Center Court for free Trick-or-Treat bags (while supplies last) along with donuts and cider.

While you are there, enjoy Jammin’ DJ’s and visit the clowns making balloon animals for you to take home!

Visit Tutor Time’s haunted bus, face painting and more! And don’t miss your chance to check out the Lansing Township Fire Truck!

Ingham County Animal Shelter has adopted thousands of animals into new homes where those animals enjoy normal, healthy, happy lives. The staff at the shelter provide vaccinations, de-worming, medical testing and local veterinarians spay/neuter over 78% of the animals prior to adoption. The shelter staff strive to provide the best care possible to the over 5700 animals received annually. To find out more, call (517) 676-8376 or visit the shelter on-line at www.ingham.org/ac.

halloweendogHelping Eaton Animals Resource Team is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing resources for the improvement of animal welfare in Eaton County.  H.E.A.R.T. is committed to improving conditions for shelter animals and promoting animal welfare in the community. Find out more about H.E.A.R.T. at www.helpingeatonanimalsrt.org.

Animal Placement Bureau is a volunteer foster care network with no paid staff and no sheltering facility. All of the dogs in our care live with our volunteers and become as much a part of their family as their own dogs. To find out more about APB, please email info@apbpets.com, visit APB online at www.apbpets.com, or call (517) 346-4505.

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Believe it or not, Bruce Wayne is Available for Adoption!

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

brucewayne2“I came in to the shelter after being hit in the head by some obviously disturbed human. The people here tell me I am the sweetest boy EVER and I will never have to endure such pain again. They call me Bruce Wayne. I`m looking for a home that wants a man of the house that will be a constant companion, wiggles all the time, will want to sleep in bed with you too. I also need a home that won`t mind my singing that is in the form of a yodel. Some may find it just beautiful music to their ears. I only do that though when I miss my shelter nurse.

At the shelter, I get along with everyone including other dogs. Because I`m one of those pit bull type dogs, the shelter will ensure that I go to a VERY caring responsible home. Special requirement: home owners only, no renters please; must be in an area that has no ban on pit bulls or pit bull type dogs, home with brucewayne4humans over the age of 12 only due to my size and affectionate nature that could knock a youngster over; one positive based training class to ensure we speak the same language and there are no miscommunications, a fenced yard to ensure my safety (after all, I`m so cute and loving, I`d probably go off with anyone). If you are interested in me, you will need to complete an application and agree to a thorough assessment to make sure we`re a forever match.”

If you think Bruce Wayne is the right match for your home, please contact the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter at 517.676.8370 or visit ICACS online!

UPDATE: Bruce Wayne has found his forever home!

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