Special Announcement

Dear AC PAW Friends, Supporters and Champions,

After giving fully of themselves for so many years, it is time for Brian and June to retire and take well-earned time for themselves. They are proud that the AC PAW legacy will live on, albeit in a new form.

For nearly 30 years, AC PAW has been saving dogs and cats across northern Michigan. Following the vision of Brian Manley and June McGrath, AC PAW has saved thousands of cats and dogs from suffering. The AC PAW mission statement was then and always will be “Shelter From the Storm.” An important part of that mission has also been focusing on the spay and neuter of pets to help control the pet overpopulation problem.

Through The AC PAW Spay & Neuter Project, we assist pet owners by subsidizing the cost of spaying and neutering their pets. To date, we have helped to sterilize over 1,000 family pets, preventing thousands of unwanted pets from being born. Through community TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs, hundreds of community cats have been sterilized, helping to stop reproduction, suffering and the spread of disease.

Gradually, over the next few months, AC PAW will begin the process of transitioning to becoming a full spay and neuter assistance and educational program.

Effective immediately, we have a permanent hold on animal intake and will focus on doing what we have always done – finding loving homes for the animals that remain in our care.

The AC PAW Spay and Neuter project will continue the current voucher assistance program along with an added focus on holding spay and neuter clinic days with local veterinarians who share our vision.

We will expand our public outreach and educational programs as we move forward.

We are grateful for the volunteers and financial supporters who have made AC PAW what it is today. All of you have made the work we do possible. We believe in this new focus and hope you will be by our side, believing in us as we carry on our efforts on behalf of the animals of northern Michigan. Much work has to be done, and we look forward to sharing new information and volunteer opportunities when available.

Following is a list of local rescues – please contact them directly to find out if they can assist you.

Munchkins’ Missions, Traverse City (231) 360-0303
Kelly’s Critters, Traverse City (231) 590-0924
Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City (231) 946-5116
Great Lakes Humane Society, Traverse City (231)-846-8293 (mostly dogs)
Tina’s Bed & Biscuit, Beulah (231) 645-8944
Sophiea Safe Haven Sanctuary, no address or phone # on website https://www.sophieasafehavensanctuary.com
Missaukee Humane Society, Lake City (231) 839-3800
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs (231) 347-2396
H.A.N.D.D.S to the Rescue, Traverse City (dogs only) – Patti (231) 645-6040

Help from My Friends, Bellaire (231) 533-4070
JUST CATS, INC, East Jordan 231-674-5261

These groups all have websites or Facebook pages with more information.

The volunteers of Ac paw are always grateful for your support!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Your donations are the very means of our existence!

Without your help, many dogs and cats would simply have to be turned away! Our success depends on you!

94% of every dollar you give is used for the direct care of thousands of dogs and cats saved each year.

Any amount you give – large or small makes a difference in the life of each and every cat and dog!

Your donation will provide food, kennels, veterinarian care and so much more for needy animals!

Please show your support and help us continue this important work today!

SEARCH OUR ADOPTABLE PETS

ADOPTABLE DOGS

ADOPTABLE CATS

It’s all pointless unless they find a loving home for life!

AC PAW works hard to find a forever home for each and every one of the animals we rescue.

If you would like to become a forever home to one of the many loving animals we have available for adoption, please fill out the pre-adoption questionnaire.