Help Michigan Pets

Bear is a lab/pit bull mix about 2.5 years old. As you can see from his photo, he's been at the shelter since before Christmas--early August 2011, in fact.

Bear is such a nice boy. He even has a reduced adoption fee, thanks to a sponsor who recognizes him for the great dog he is. The sponsor hopes this will help someone give Bear the chance he deserves.

Bear is available from the Manistee County Humane Society/Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in Manistee. Please visit Bear's Petfinder page for more information.

Image courtesy of Manistee County Humane Society/Homeward Bound Animal Shelter

Andy is a black domestic shorthair (DSH) mix cat. He was a shy and unhappy boy at first, but that's changed. Now he loves being petted and hanging around near his people, which makes him a great choice for those wanting a nice companion kitty.

Andy prefers to be the only cat in the household, and he doesn't want to live with dogs either; he tends to get jealous when other pets take attention away from him.

Andy has been at the Manistee County Humane Society since January 2011 and is estimated to have been born in 2004. Please visit his Petfinder page for more information.

Image courtesy of Manistee County Humane Society/Homeward Bound Animal Shelter

It's that time of year: time to prepare for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge.

Starting on April 1, I'll be posting a topic for every letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order. With this challenge, posts are normally Monday through Saturday, but since April 1 is on a Sunday, that's the kickoff day. After that, participants get to take a break on Sundays.

This means there will be 26 posts here in April. Staying true to the purpose of this blog, the theme will be animal welfare in Michigan. When possible, the posts will be about specific adoptable pets from Michigan shelters. Additional topics may include shelters, rescue groups, and pet health and safety.

Please don't skip these posts if you're not in Michigan; readers who aren't local may still be able to adopt. Networking is also an important factor in finding homes for these pets, so please feel free to spread the word about these animals through Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Rescue is urgently needed for a pitbull terrier that is possibly both blind and deaf. He is located in Flint. Despite the sad shape he's in, he's a friendly boy.

If you can help, or if you know someone who can, Please see this page for more information.

Peaches is a deaf pit bull mix located in Warren. This adorable girl is about one year old. Peaches likes dogs, cats, and kids.

Please visit the link above if you're interested in Peaches or know someone who might be.

Red is a blind dog located in Charlotte, Michigan. Left homeless after the death of his owner, Red would love to have a good forever home. He gets along well with dogs and cats. Red's exact age and breed(s) are unknown.

Please visit the link above for more information about Red, including his photo.

Blossom is a special-needs puggle (pug/beagle mix) located in Grand Rapids. She had one eye removed October 18 and is now in the care of the clinic where the surgery was performed. She's a good girl who desperately needs a second chance at a loving forever home.

Ursula is a missing dane/bullmastiff mix from Mayville. Mayville is located in the Thumb, but Ursula could be anywhere by now. She disappeared in May, and her owners are desperate to find her. The page is public, so you don't need a Facebook account to be able to see it. If you think you've seen Ursula, please contact her owners with the information.

Image courtesy of Help Us Find Ursula.