Humane Society of West Michigan
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Animal Admitting 


An appointment is required to admit an animal to Humane Society of West Michigan.
​Please email admitting@hswestmi.org or call (616) 453-0175 to schedule an appointment.

​Admitting Hours (Subject to Change)
Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday |
10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday | 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday | 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday | 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday | CLOSED
​Sunday | CLOSED

Closed Daily 12:00pm-1:00pm

Before surrendering your pet we ask you to please consider these resources: 
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  • If you want to keep your beloved pet but are having difficulty affording pet food or vaccines please email communityresource@hswestmi.org. 
  • Are you admitting an animal due to landlord restrictions? Check out Grand Rapid's pet-friendly housing on PadMapper.
  • Before surrendering a pet please consider our rehoming service found HERE.​
  • Adopt a Pet offers an animal rehoming option, which can be found here - https://rehome.adoptapet.com/list-a-pet/step-1.
  • Are you admitting a cat due to behavioral concerns? Before scheduling an appointment, we ask that you review our Feline Behavior Resources​

After reviewing the resources above if you are still unable to keep your pet please be aware that an appointment is required to admit an animal into our care to ensure we have space available.
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When you bring in a stray or owned animal we ask that you pay a $35 Transfer of Care Fee, which will cover a small fraction of our costs for admitting the animal and caring for his/her needs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is extremely important to come to your appointment at the scheduled date and time. Therefore surrender appointment fees will be charged at the time of scheduling and are non refundable.  You may call within 48 hours to change the appointment if needed for no fee.  

Please note that HSWM does not accept checks.

Prior to your appointment, please fill out the following form (one per animal) and bring any veterinary records that you have for the pet you are surrendering. Be prepared to provide information that will assist us in properly placing your pet in a new home.
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Dog Surrender Form

Cat Surrender Form

Small Critter Surrender Form

Humane Society of West Michigan
3077 Wilson Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.453.8900
adoptions@hswestmi.org



Photos By: AGL Photography, Sara Cozolino Photography, and Tailwagger Dog Photography
  • Home
    • About
    • Contact & Hours
    • Job Opportunities
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Bunny's Blog
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Animals >
      • Adoptable Cats
      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Small Animals
    • Adoption Fees
    • Off-Site Locations
    • Post Adoption Resources
    • Private Adoptions
    • Working Cat Program
    • FAQ
  • Donate
  • Events
    • Paws, Claws & Corks
    • Bark in the Dark
    • HSWM's Birthday Party
    • Third Party Events
    • Space Rental
    • Mission Merch
  • Foster
    • About Fostering
    • Animals in Foster
    • Join Our Foster Family
    • Foster FAQS
    • Foster Resources >
      • Foster Protocols
      • Foster Manuals
      • Foster Support
  • Get Involved
    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Group Volunteer
    • Junior Board
    • Regularly Scheduled Volunteer
    • Shelter Wish List
  • Resources
    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Low-Cost Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Emergency Foster Program
    • Obedience & Behavior >
      • Argus Alliance Program
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Obedience Classes
      • Seminars
  • Youth Programs
    • Classroom Visits
    • Kids Night Out
    • Youth Camps