Press Release: 21 MICHIGAN SHELTERS PARTICIPATE IN ‘JUST ONE DAY,’ FOCUS ON ADOPTION

On Monday, June 11, animal shelters, rescue and welfare organizations in Michigan and nationwide made a commitment to dedicate resources to adopting out animals for ‘Just One Day,’ to help them find a loving home. Organizers asked animal shelters in every state to close their euthanasia rooms and devote all their energies to promoting adoptions. Participating shelters offered incentives like discounted adoption fees, extended hours, and extra staff to help adopters make the perfect match with available pets.

“Some of the participating organizations operate this way year-round, while others are still working toward that goal,” said Michigan Pet Fund board member Christie Keith. “By adopting from any of the shelters or rescue groups that have taken the Just One Day pledge, adopters help to change the way we care for homeless pets in Michigan.”

Twenty-one out of 163 Michigan shelters participated in the first ‘Just One Day’ event. Across the state there were a total 36 dog adoptions and 50 cat adoptions from participants, with the largest contribution from the Humane Society of Midland, which adopted out 7 dogs and 19 cats on ‘Just One Day.’

Other participating shelters included:

·      Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 5 dog adoptions, 4 cat adoptions

·      Genesee County Animal Shelter, 5 dog adoptions, 2 cat adoptions

·      ChippewaCounty Animal Shelter, 4 dog adoptions, 4 cat adoptions

·      Bay County Animal Shelter, 5 dog adoptions, 2 cat adoptions

·      Livingston County  Animal Control, 1 dog adoption, 4 cat adoptions

·      Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, 2 cat adoptions

·      Ingham County Shelter, 1 dog adoption, 3 cat adoptions

·      Humane Society of West Michigan, 2 dog adoptions, 4 cat adoptions

·      HOPE Animal Shelter of Ironwood, 2 dog adoptions, 2 cat adoptions

·      Humane Society of Muskegon, 1 dog adoption, 3 cat adoptions

·      Oakland Pet Adoption Center, 1 dog adoption, 1 cat adoption

·      Royal Oak Animal Shelter, 2 dog adoptions

A recentAssociated Press-Petside poll found that 71 percent of Americans don’t believe shelters should be allowed to euthanize friendly pets that are healthy or who have treatable conditions.

To see acomplete list of Michigan shelters that participated, or for more information on Just One Day, visit the Michigan Pet Fund website at www.michiganpetfund.org.

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is a not for profit organization whose mission is to end the killing of healthy and treatable homeless cats and dogs in Michigan by collaborating with animal shelters and rescue organizations to achieve No Kill through training, technical assistance, education, and advocacy.