Adopt

3881 M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763 | Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM | 989-362-3710 | ioscochs@yahoo.com

A tan, happy dog sits on a navy blue blanket featuring white elephant patterns, surrounded by toys near colorful bins.
A tabby cat looks up at the camera while standing on a blue and yellow tiled floor near a food bowl.

Why Adopt?

Adopting a shelter pet saves a life by giving a homeless animal a second chance, reduces pet overpopulation, and lessens the need for commercial breeding facilities. Our shelter pets are already vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and house-trained, offering a lower-cost, healthier, and well-behaved companion option 

Top Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet: 

  • Save a Life: You are directly rescuing an animal from an otherwise uncertain future. 
  • Cost-Effective: Adoption fees are lower than buying from breeders or pet stores, and cover spaying/neutering and vaccinations. 
  • Health and Behavior Screening: Our shelter pets have been examined by shelter staff, and assessed by veterinary professionals (if needed), giving you a better understanding of their personality and health. 
  • Many Choices and Ages: Our shelter has a wide variety of animals, from puppies and kittens to seniors, often already housebroken and trained. 
  • Unconditional Love: Shelter pets frequently form deep bonds with their new families, showing immense loyalty and gratitude. 
  • Support the Community: Adopting helps our shelter move previously unwanted pets back into the community, which allows us to free up space and resources to rescue more animals in need.