Let's celebrate like paw-ty animals!

Please join HSWM in celebrating our 141st birthday! We're planning a fun day filled with games, music, cake & great food on June 29th from 11 am-3 pm at our facility. This family and dog friendly event will include activities such as: Puppy Yoga, Carnival Style Games, Photo Booth (for dogs and humans!), Food Trucks, Inflatable Bounce House & Obstacle Course, Raffles, Fowling, Face Painting, Cup Cake Decorating, and so much more! Birthday Party attendees can also receive a FREE adoption for HSWM shelter animals six months and older during the event.

Can't attend but want to donate? Or just want to make a bigger impact by donating more? Click the button on this page to help us reach our $20,000 Goal! 

*Event will be held in person, rain or shine, pending state-mandated restrictions that are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable. 

Check out our amazing auction packages! Auction will end at 2pm on June 29th, 2024 and all packages must be picked up by July 12th, 2024


Our goal for our Birthday Party is to raise $20,000!
Please help us reach that goal by making a donation today!
Event Details:
  • Saturday, June 29th, 2024
  • 11:00am-3:00pm at Humane Society of West Michigan (Venue Address: 3077 Wilson Dr NW)
  • Parking is available in the American Cooling System's parking lot located just next to the shelter (Parking Address: 3099 Wilson Dr NW)
  • Indoor/Outdoor event- rain or shine!
  • Dogs that are leashed, friendly, and vaccinated are welcome! NOTE: No animals owned by the public are permitted to enter the shelter. Please plan ahead when entering the building to use the restroom or for a potential adoption. 

Food Trucks:
  • Olly's Donuts
  • Being Cheesy

Event Schedule:
11 AM
  • Event Begins
  • Onsite Ticket Sales Open
  • Humane Society of West Michigan opens for adoptions
11 AM - 3 PM
  • Activities stations open for enjoyment
  • Activities involving longer run times such as Puppy Yoga and the Cake Walk will run every 15 minutes, with five-minute breaks in between. 
  • Food can be purchased from food trucks for an additional cost.
  • Alcoholic beverages (limit two per 21+ adult) can be purchased for an additional cost. 
  • Silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be open
2 PM
  • Silent Auction Closes
2:30 PM
  • 50/50 Raffle Winner Drawn (winner will be called at 2:30 PM. Must be present at event to win)
  • All potential adopters must be in line for adoptions by 2:30 PM
  • Last call for adult beverage purchases will be 2:30 PM
3 PM
  • Event concludes

Bring Our Animals A Present!
Please consider bringing us a birthday present from our wish list to help celebrate and continue our mission for another 100+ years.
  • Cat Toys
  • Cat Nip
  • Kitten wet food
  • Heartbeat stuffed animals
  • Cat litter
  • KMR- Kitten formula 
  • Monetary donations are always our most needed supply. As a 100% donor funded organization, we rely on the support of our incredible community to do the work we do everyday.

Can't attend? You can still send us a gift from our online wish list!  

Thank You To Our 2024 Birthday Party Sponsors!

Willing to lend a paw? Help make this year's Birthday Party a success by volunteering! There are a variety of timeslots and tasks.
Questions? Contact [email protected]