I've been volunteering for nine years with this organization and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that are highly dedicated to our animals in helping each and every animal that comes to us find its forever loving home.
My kids and I have volunteered here for 6 years and it has been such a wonderful experience. We love the opportunity to socialize the dog and cats and puppies and kittens! We feel very fortunate to work with everyone at SCHS!
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I adopted from Sanilac County Humane Society. They were great. Every cat and dog have all shots flea and worm meds and micro chipped. Also neutered and spay. It's a good place to get your new furry friend.
I have beena volunteer here for 16 years and it has been an honor to be a part in helping the animals find their forever home.
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I've been a volunteer for around 15yrs and a repeat adopter. It has been such a joy to love on the animals that come in and see them on their journey to their forever homes. I wish I could adopt them all but the ones I have are such a joy to our family our family would not be complete without them
This organization has helped the community in a number of ways. With opportunities for volunteer and service work, and the fostering of countless animals, it makes itself an indistinguishable institution. From a first hand view, the Sanilac County Human Society has, and will continue to help the community in any way they can.
I am a volunteer at Sanilac county Humane society. I also Foster kittens. Everyone at SCHS works as a team to help as many animals as possible. They have helped so many cats and dogs find homes when they would have been out on the street or worse. Volunteering for Sanilac County Humane society has been a very good experience
I have been a part of Sanilac County Humane Society for almost 5 years and I am extremely proud of the dedication or volunteers and staff have to the animals in our care.
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Sanilac County Humane Society tries their hardest to help the community through out reach, and a food pantry. I am so proud to be apart of this organization.
I have volunteered here for years. The care and compassion of these folks is outstanding. They treat each pet as if it's their own and not just another animal to find a home for. I'm proud to be a small part of this amazing organization.
I've been a volunteer for 7 years and a board member for the last year. I'm proud of the way SCHS transfers from other shelters who find themselves with overcrowding. Particularly, the transfer of expectant or new moms and their newborns. A "maternity suite" has been created in a quiet area for mom and family. They are well-cared for and loved and socialized and when they are ready, we find them a forever homes. ♥
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There was a young mama dog with a 9 puppy litter. They were all quite special. SCHS, as always, made sure they had the best early weeks with their mama, and the pups received love and socialization. We adopted little girl, Foggy! She’s now, Honey, and an absolute sweetheart!
I volunteered here this summer. The volunteers are very dedicated to taking care of the animals here! It truly is a great shelter!!
A small volunteer heavy shelter in rural Sanilac County. They have always been helpful when I’ve found cats/dogs that need homes. They have even helped find homes for FLK and FIV + cats. Their barn cat program was awesome. Great overall shelter and staff.
They always strive to match you with the pet that will fit your lifestyle and helps even after you have adopted.
They are a wonderful non profit rescue. I have adopted a cat from them and referred several friends to them for adoptions. I have utilized their discounted spay/neuter programs, and recommend others to utilize it as well. I have donated monetarily and with items as I believe they are a wonderful asset to our community.
Three time adopter from Sanilac Humane Society. Their staff and volunteers go above and beyond for the animals and adopters. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
Sanilac County Humane Society helps a lot of animals find good loving homes they are the only no kill shelter in the thumb of Michigan. I'm not sure how they could improve if they're doing everything they can help animals
They might be perceived as a small organization, but their love and care of the animals is huge! Proud to be a part of this group. ðŸ¾
I have adopted several wonderful pets from here. They made it such an easy process every time. This place takes the best care of their animals while waiting for adoptions too
Best place to adopt! Not to mention amazing volunteers. Thank you for all you do every day!
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We as a family continue to support and volunteer at SCHS and are always amazed by the compassion shared. They are all amazing and deserve to recognized for all the effort they put into the animals that come through the door!
I fostered my dog Riley and eventually adopted her, thanks to SCHS! They were friendly, helpful, and always had Riley's best interest first and foremost! I'm so grateful for their help for over a year to get her happy and healthy. She went from 28 lbs. with skin infections all over, to 80 lbs. and a big part of our family. We couldn't imagine life with our big, loving, beautiful, protective German Shepherd.
My absolute favorite shelter. I’ve adopted many animals over the years from here, volunteered and sat on the board. Everyone is very kind, compassionate and their hearts are in their purpose. Great place ♥️
Sanilac County Humane Society is amazing! I was looking for a dog for months but no other shelter would let me in to see the dogs or answer there phone. They where the only ones that got back to me and I got to meet our family's best furend and take him home with us. His name is Harvey and he's been the best addition to our family. It might of been and hour and a half drive but the lady's there where very nice and friendly and if we ever decided to add another furend to our family we would go back there.
We had a wonderful experience with SCHS. We saw Autumn, made the inquiry, got the paperwork in, got a response that day and picked her up the next day. The staff was friendly and helpful and you could see they all were passionate about what they were doing. Autumn has brought so much joy and smiles and laughter to our home. I'm so thankful that she's part of our family.
Tulla, as she was previously called, came to the society because the owner said she was too stupid to breed. She was tied to the fence there before the volunteer stopped the woman from leaving her there. I was asked to keep her for a weekend by a volunteer I know while the society did their vaccinations that weekend.
Stella, as she is known now, was very scared and wouldn’t come in the house as she I don’t believe she was ever in one before. After 30 minutes of coaxing she came in and never left. ❤️
Stella loves belly rubs, camping, her toy skunk and mostly her people. Her people love her most.
All- volunteer staff. Does a wonderful job in a rural county addressing needs of abandoned, mistreated, surrendered animals, finding homes, running a barn cat spay/ numerous clinic twice a year, educating public, including school programs.
I am so glad this no kill shelter is in our community. I have adopted my bestest pups from here. Every volunteer and board member cares about all the animals that have made this a stopping point on their way to their forever homes.
SCHS is a wonderful organization that truly cares about the health and well being of the animals it rescues and finds forever homes for. They make sure not only their physical health is in tip top condition but also their mental health. The puppies, dogs, kittens and cats are socialized with a variety of people so when the right home comes along they are ready to go! Many people in my family have adopted a furry friend from here over the years and got their happily ever afters.
I have adopted from Sanilac County Humane Society in the past and they have all been wonderful. Last year I found myself in an unfortunate living situation and had to surrender one of my pets. Everyone at the shelter was so kind and understanding of my situation and no one made me feel like I was a monster for wanting to give my little girl the best second chance possible. They reassured me that surrendering her was the best thing considering my current situation. Sanilac County Humane Society took care of my Kiki and found her a wonderful new family. I follow them on Facebook and got to see Kiki's adoption photo!
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Still the best place to adopt! The volunteers are fantastic.
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This shelter may be small but they make a powerful impact on the whole thumb area. The TNR program is outstanding! The amount of care and time everyone there puts in is amazing.
I have been a part of SCHS for 3 years now and have adopted my two dogs from there. The compassion and care shown to the animals in their care is amazing. I am very proud to be a part of this organization.
We adopted Fiona (aka Snickerdoodle) in January 2021. Fiona was so scared to be with us and took a bit of time to warm up to us. I phoned the Sanilac County Humane Society a couple of times just for support and advise. They were so kind and helpful. Fiona is totally in love with us and we are with her. She makes us laugh every day. I credit SCHS for their rescue work and uniting us with Fiona!
We brought home a beautiful kitten named Strudel. We renamed her Molly (after the Tasmanian She-Devil
We could tell how much love and care she had. She was so loving and accepting of us. She barely made a peep on her 2 1/2 hour ride.
The Sanilac County Humane Society was so great to work with. Everyone was so friendly. You could tell they really care about their rescues. We highly recommend them!
This is Scooter, our current adoptee from Sanilac County Humane Society. As you can see, he’s sometimes goofy, sometimes snuggley and always entertaining! We love him and his unique personality. As a no-kill shelter, SCHS works tirelessly to care for and find good forever homes for its animals. They are a fabulous organization!
With the December 2020 "Empty the Shelters" even coming up and knowing that's when they get an increase in adoptable pets, I contacted the shelter and told them that I was ready to open my heart and home to another dog since losing 2 within the year. I told them that I had 2 dogs and 3 cats, most of which are elderly. I requested, if possible, they find me an older or handicapped dog that may have issues finding a home otherwise. I had adopted 6 family members from them so they were familiar with me. They ladies did not disappoint. They contacted me and had me come by for a meet and greet with Mr.M. He was estimated to be 10 years old and had just lost both of his owners. He has his old man quirks, but fits in like he's been with us for years. I have forgotten what it was like before him.
I go with my wife occasionally with my children to volunteer at SCHS. It is so rewarding to be able to help the animals and for my children to learn about volunteering. The facility is always keep clean and the animals are always well cared for.
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I have volunteered on occasion with my wife and have adopted multiple animals from this shelter. This group of volunteers are excellent to work with and always go above and beyond to find the perfect match for the animals. All the animals are great and the place is always clean. Picture my son with a cat while volunteering
I picked up Lucy (Roxy) from the Sanilac county animal shelter in November of 2020. I believe she was an owner surrender and when I received her she was 10 pounds and supposed to be 15. She’s 15 pounds now and she runs the whole house. She is so smart, bossy and full of personality. I am so thankful for her and for Sanilac county animal shelter.
My wife and I were introduced to the Sanilac County Humane Society by our neighbors. For the next 10 + years we volunteered to care for the dogs at least one night a week. We also helped with fund raisers, cut the lawn for a few years and did some maintenance work. We adopted our latest pet, a Scotty-Yorkie we named Ceilidh, from the shelter. The volunteers and director are hardworking, dedicated pet lovers. Due to age we no longer work at shelter but still help at fund raisers and donate funds. Great shelter serving a need in our county for over 20 years.
Found my new best buddy, Dasher, at SCHS in January of this year and we've been so happy!! He is such a good boy and healthy as SCHS took such good care of him until I got there. They are kind, wonderful people who care deeply for their charges and find good homes for them. THANK YOU Sanilac County HS and Dasher thanks you too!!! We love you!!! Tom & Dasher
I am a colony caretaker in a small rural town. The Sanilac County Humane Society in Carsonville Michigan is always willing to help. Whether it is for low cost spay/neuter, helping to find homes for stray kittens, or assisting with food for homeless pets. Their compassion is amazing. Truly a gem in an area that has few to no resources.
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On December 22, 2019 our family got an early Christmas gift.
I saw a posting for Stuckey, the beautiful Siamese cat at the Sanilac Humane Society, about 1:00 p.m. Our family had just lost our cat, Tora, at Thanksgiving and our house didn't feel right without a cat. Since we live about 90 miles from the Humane Society, I called and let the staff know my husband and I were in the car, heading north.
Once we arrived, staff made sure we had time to talk about Stuckey, his behaviors and needs. They even let us bring in our two rambunctious Boston Terriers who also wanted to "check out" their new brother. We decided that Stuckey would make a great addition to as our newest fury family member.
Again, staff was very helpful and quick in processing our paperwork, contacting our vet and references to make sure that Stuckey would be going to a safe and happy home. Just as the sun was starting to set, on that cold winter day, we loaded Stuckey and the dogs into our car for the 90 mile return trip home.
Fast forward to September 2021. Stuckey doesn't care to be in the presence of the dogs, but, he loves to cuddle in bed with my husband and I, while purring contentedly, or sleeping curled around my head, sharing my pillow. We are happy that he's part of our family.
Thank you to the Sanilac Humane Society for helping to make this possible!
I love volunteering at SCHS! They take the sad, scruffy babies who need the most help and give them a new chance at life. My SunnyD was one of those and just look at the difference it made from the day we rescued her to now, you can see her smile.
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Ive been a volunteer, board member, and client over the years and I can attest that this organization is amazing! The board and volunteers work tirelessly to make lives better for the animals and people! They respond to requests for help from high kill shelters and pull out dogs no one else thinks can be saved, work with them, and match them up with just the right families for happy-ever-after stories. They help neighbors keep their animals with food or medical needs, they have a low cost barn cat program, have worked with medical students to provide large coordinated TNR programs, and have even provided urgent housing for pets who's people are at the women's shelter or deployed. The way the shelter is set up allows the animals lots of space, comfort, and enrichment. I fostered a Chihuahua who was so sick she didnt lift her head the first night but they knew she had a great heart. She's been mine for 2 years now and is the light of our family! We're so grateful for SCHS!!
I don't even know where to start, I have YEARS of amazing experiences with this Humane Society. My family has not only been adopted by numerous pets from here, but has volunteered more hours then we can count and served as board members. The staff is dedicated, professional and caring. The shelter is clean and the animals receive only the best care. Small and mighty comes to mind when I think of this shelter. They have done so many GREAT things in the past and I look forward to seeing so many more great things from them in the future!
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I volunteer for this shelter and have adopted many animals over the years. It is a clean, friendly and caring facility that extends itself beyond its walls to help the animals of an unlimited number of communities. Five stars! To all it’s amazing volunteers and staff! Here is to many more animals saved and adopted into loving forever homes!
Everyone does a great job at making sure the animals have the best while they are at the shelter. They are all great people. Can’t thank them enough for all they do everyday.
Hi! My name is Sansa and I would like to tell you about this great place called the Sanilac County Humane Society. I’m actually a rescue from Puerto Rico but my family likes to volunteer at this place. I’m not always thrilled when my humans leave for the day to do this but when they get back I love hearing the stories about all my animal friends! And all the smells they bring home are so awesome!! Lol! I’m so happy there are amazing temporary care places for pets to be loved on and cared for until they find a furever family like I got. Us rescue pups have to stick together so I really don’t mind lending my human mom and siblings out once and a while so they can show the shelter pets what love is. Way to SCHS!!!
Our family had been looking for that special addition to our family when Myrtle became available at the shelter. It was love at first sight. The people are so kind and the animals are well taken care of. Such an inviting environment, Myrtle was an instant fit. We were so happy to take her home and make her part of the family.
When I was unable to keep my pet due to my declining health, these kind people took her in and made sure she received the best home. I was even able to connect with Suzy's new family via social media and see just how much her new family loves her. I was never made to feel like a bad person and that has made all the difference.
A great organization doing wonderful things for the animals and the community. Honored to be a volunteer.
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It's hard to imagine our community without this. They do such good work from a very small facility. It needs a mega-donation to open the new building in Lexington. Open your hearts and your wallets!
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I have adopted a sweet senior dog and (at a later date) a sweet senior cat. Both were well cared for and the people there clearly cared about each and every furry baby. I've also attended various functions sponsored by the SCHS that were fun and well planned. They are a wonderful group that provides services and information to help many cats and dogs.
This is such an amazing place, l love all they do so much, wonderful people doing an awesome job for so many animals, l really get tearing from every happy adoption l see on Facebook. Keep up the great work!!!
I have been volunteering at SCHS for 2 and a half years. Words cannot describe how happy I am that I chose to volunteer at one of the best shelters in the state ☺️ About a year ago I was volunteering and ran into this little cute senior boy, needless to say he chose me. They made the addition of Ryker to my family quick and amazing. These ladies are amazing!!! They care about the animals, especially seniors and special animals. Thank you for all you guys do!!
The SCHS has always been a love of my late mom. She always spoke so highly of the staff, the services provided, the community events and cleanliness of the facility. When my mom passed, my sister and I brought donations from friends and family to the shelter. We had a nice heart to heart with the lady working that day, and right before we were about to leave she asked us if we wanted to have some pet therapy. My sister and I got to sit in the middle of a pen full of adorable puppies who were ecstatic to get some scratches! My overall mood leaving the shelter that day was completely changed all by an act of kindness from that lady just going that extra mile for us!
I have been volunteering for 14 years at SCHS. It's a no kill shelter and we have a great group of volunteers. We all take pride in taking good care of our furry guests until they find their forever home. Our shelter is very clean, we all work very hard to keep it clean and odor free.
I adopted my "heart" dog from SCHS in 2006, her name was Bella and she had severe separation anxiety. Other volunteers always stepped up to help me with taking care of Bella when I needed to go somewhere and couldn't take her with me. I always knew she was in great hands with them especially when she was old. I adopted another dog earlier this year from a different organization and even though I love our new friend, the adoption process was not nearly as smooth as adopting from SCHS.
Photo in loving memory of my Bella♥
This facility is very clean, Animals are well taken care of. it is a no kill shelter. An asset to our community. They also have a spay/neuter program , which is very reasonable...
I Love our local shelter..The care, they put into the animals/pets. Is awesome. Can you Love as much as the workers do? All they want is to find homes for the pet's. To love them until a family steps in to share the love and take home a healthy pet. Sanilac County Humane Society works so hard...to find family who cares for the pets as SCHS would. ... I love them. For doing A job..some would find hard to do. Thank you for all you do for our community ,our pets our Families..
I was so happy to adopt my well taken care of sweet kitty Cole!! Thanks so much for taking him in so we could rescue him. He is such a joy in our life!!
This shelter is amazing. They never give up on an animal. Even the ones that are so sweet until they turn on you and eat your toes (Autumn ). My teen children actually ask to go volunteer here. They always ask what dog we can foster. Best shelter around and best volunteers ❤️
This was our first time adopting from a Shelter and I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing of an experience it was! Every person we came into contact with was amazing and all of the animals were well care for. We will definitely be visiting again!!
I have been with this organization for many years now as a volunteer, former board member, volunteer coordinator. It has been a privilege to work with so many great people that have the same goals to help these animals get all the medical attention and find great new home and to help the community with low cost shot clinics and low cost cat program. Attached are former members that have found there forever home.
My son picked out his new dog from this shelter and they were wonderful to work with very accommodating and went above and beyond to meet all my families needs. In picture is Duke my sons dog along with my daughters dog from the shelter last year Roxy!! They have completed our family.
I just adopted my kitten from there! I love her! The staff was great and put up with my hours of questions. :-) Adoption again from here? Totes!
Thank you guys so much for my little Phillip! He's completed our family and we love him dearly.
Hands down THE nicest shelter I've ever visited, all of the animals are so well cared for and loved. A genuine pleasure.
What an amazing experience! It smelled so clean I wasn't sure they had pets! Sure enough, they brought out my Rosco, the perfect addition to our family! I would recommend everyone go here!
I love being a part of this great organization! Amazing volunteers, great animals and a clean facility! What more can you ask for?
I have been working with this shelter for so many years as an ACO. This group is amazing to work with and can always find a way to take in an animal from me that is at the end of its time. Saving 2 lives with every one that they take!
Sanilac County Humane Society changed my home. I went in looking to socialize a few kitties and fell in love. It wasn't 24 hours and I was back to adopt my new kittens. My once quiet home now filled with pounces, purrs and laughter. The people at there were friendly and helpful! I tell everyone to get their new kitties there!
Wonderful organization that really cares about the animals and providing low cost services to animal owners.
This is a no-kill dog and animal rescue. All animals find their forever homes! Once that match is made, it is forever. Saving animals and people for 20 years!
This organization really cares for all the animals that come to them and all the staff is hard working and very courteous to work with and provides important services to the public.
Our pooch came from Sanilac County Humane Society and our family volunteers with them occasionally. We've had a great experience with every interaction!
You can't deny the passion and compassion every single volunteer, board member and supporter has for the animals at the Sanilac County Humane Society. All of the animals are cared for and loved immensely by all the helping hands at the shelter. The effort they are putting in to making the whole thumb region of Michigan a No-Kill area is remarkable. Being able to volunteer at SCHS has truly been a great experience! I look forward to seeing what this wonderful organization accomplishes in the future!
We just adopted our first rescue dog a few weeks ago! The shelter was clean, the pets well taken care of and the volunteer that assisted us with our new little lady was so helpful and kind! We will be adopting from here again in the future!
SocietyPets 08/09/2016
Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your kind words with us! We look forward to seeing again one day!
This no-kill facility is an excellent example of a care facility for our voiceless animals. The passion of its staff and volunteers is amazing. They are constantly raising awareness by hosting various community fun-raisers so they may provide the quality care for our furry friends. Any financial support would be waved in, just sayin!
SocietyPets 08/09/2016
Hi Michele, thank you so much for your kind review! We really appreciate your support!