To our wonderful community
We want to share a quick update on how we’re operating so we can provide the best possible care for the animals. We are working with a very limited staff and are incredibly busy both before and during opening hours.
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Morning Prep: Before we open, our hands are full cleaning, feeding, and caring for our animals. Because of this, we cannot answer the phone prior to opening.
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Booking Status: We are currently fully booked through the end of March and are unable to schedule any new appointments at this time.
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When to Call Back: Please check back with us on a Wednesday in the middle of March. We hope to have new dates available for April and May at that time, though we cannot provide any guarantees until then.
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Our Vet Schedule: We have one amazing veterinarian who visits one day a week to serve the public, travelling all the way from East Jordan to do so. Because her time is limited, she can only see a specific number of patients, and we are currently catching up on clinics delayed by weather and health issues.
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We are currently overwhelmed with requests for care and, to remain fair to everyone, we cannot manage a waitlist.
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We understand this is frustrating. As one facility serving countless across the state, our resources are stretched thin. If you require more immediate assistance, please check our Additional Resources Page for a list of other organizations. Most are also experiencing high demand, but they may have different availability. Thank you for being patient with our team.
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Phone Calls: If you call, please leave a message. Our service provider automatically blocks and marks numbers as "Spam" if they call repeatedly without leaving a voicemail.
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We ask for your patience as we navigate these challenges. We’re doing our best for the animals and for you!
Thank you for your incredible support and understanding.
Helpful Links
Petfinder
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/MI366.html
Animal Shelter
Doris Day Animal League
MI Animal Cruelty Laws
http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/statestatutes/stusmiset.htm
Pet Videos
http://www.petvideo.com/index.cgi
Pedigree
http://www.pedigree.com/dogadoption
Purina
http://www.purina.com/home.aspx
Spay USA
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