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Animal Admitting 


An appointment is required to admit an animal to Humane Society of West Michigan.

To request an appointment to surrender an animal or request an appointment for euthanasia, please follow one of the links below.

If you have any questions please email us at admitting@hswestmi.org

​Dog Surrender Form
Cat Surrender Form
Small Critter Surrender Form
Owner Request for Euthanasia

​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

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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.​
  • 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.

Please 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. If you arrive early to your appointment, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled appointment time.

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
    • Working Cat Program
    • FAQ
  • Donate
  • Events
    • Paws, Claws & Corks
    • Bark in the Dark
    • HSWM's Birthday Party
    • Third Party Events >
      • Stocking Sponsors
    • Space Rental
    • Mission Merch
  • Foster
    • About Fostering
    • Animals in Foster
    • Foster FAQS
    • Foster Resources >
      • Foster Manuals
      • Appointment Scheduling
  • 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 Health Emergencies
    • 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
    • Summer Camps
    • Reading Program
    • Youth and Family Volunteering