P.E.T.S. Network (Emergency Foster Program)

Due to current staffing and kennel space availability, the PETS Network program is currently on pause until September 1st, 2025.  We are unable to accept clients until this date. If you are in need of assistance, please refer to the resources outlined below. 

​What is the P.E.T.S. Network?

​(PETS: Providing Emergency Temporary Shelter) This innovative program will provide emergency housing for pets affected by a natural disaster, eviction, domestic violence, owner homelessness, and other temporary care situations.
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Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) takes pride in the ability to assist our community in keeping families together through times of hardship. At HSWM, we recognize that individuals of all walks of life may find themselves making life changing decisions on their pet’s behalf while seeking a stable home environment. We strive to be a network of resources for our pet community in providing emergency temporary shelter (P.E.T.S. Network). 
How to Qualify for Pets Network
**Due to current staffing and kennel space availability, the PETS Network program is currently on pause until September 1st, 2025.  We are unable to accept clients until this date.

To ensure the best possible care for your pet, we have a few program requirements:

  • The program is 30 days only and is designed as a short-term solution.
  • Participants must be working with a human service agency to qualify.
  • A lease proving residency or proof of current residency within 30 days of entering the program is required.
  • A compatible foster must be available to care for your pet.
  • Pets must be up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered. If they are not, we will provide these services at no charge.

A full description of the program requirements can be found here HERE, and our P.E.T.S. Network Guidelines found HERE. 

Please Note: We are unable to provide Temporary Care for reasons relating to personal choice such as relocating for work, travel, pet restrictions in current rental, awaiting closing on a house, pregnancy of pet-parent, etc.
How can you help with the P.E.T.S. Network?
If you are interested in giving a P.E.T.S. Network pet a safe place to be housed temporarily by becoming a P.E.T.S. Network Foster, please fill out our foster form HERE.