My name is
Helen!

We’re glad you’ve decided to adopt a shelter pet!

Public visiting hours at the CAHS Shelter are 12-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. No appointment necessary. Adoption profiles must be started 15 minutes before close.

It is important to bring any children in the house with you to meet potential pets. We also recommend that all family members be present for an adoption. This will help ensure that the potential pet is the best possible fit for everyone in your family!

What to Bring
Government-issued ID
Cash or a credit card to pay for your adoption fee(s) and optional supplies
A carrier for your adopted cat or a leash and collar for your adopted dog. These items are available for sale at the CAHS Shelter if you do not own them.
About the Adoption
Please plan for approximately an hour to complete your adoption. If the shelter is busy, it could take longer. You will be asked to complete a one-page profile and then an Adoption Counselor will meet with you to discuss your pet(s) of interest.

Animals go home at the time of adoption. Adoption Counselors invest time with you to make sure you’re fully informed before you leave and have all the resources you need to introduce your new pet(s) into your home.

After the Adoption
About a week after you adopt, a CAHS Adoption Counselor will follow-up with you to see how things are going and offer assistance should you need it.

Please note, CAHS does not offer refunds on adoption fees. We encourage you to call regarding any difficulties you have. We have many resources available to help make your adoption a successful match.

Due to COVID-19, CAHS is performing virtual adoptions ONLY at this time. Please call the shelter directly at (517) 626-6060 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday if you would like to schedule an appointment for a pet you are interested in. Please note that we have limited appointments each day and they do fill-up quickly.

Public visiting hours at the CAHS Shelter are 12-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. No appointment necessary. Adoption profiles must be started 15 minutes before close.

Offsite Locations
Soldan’s Pet Supplies – West Lansing & Okemos locations during business hours
PetSmart – Okemos location during business hours
PETCO – 3-6 p.m. on Fridays only
Offsite Adoption Events
CAHS is excited to partner with both Petco and PetSmart stores in our area for weekly adoption events. Below is our weekly schedule:

Petco Frandor – Frandor Shopping Center, 510 Frandor Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912
Fridays form 3-6 p.m.
The first Sunday of every month from 12-3 p.m.

PetSmart Okemos – 5135 Times Square Drive, Okemos, MI 48864
Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m.
Saturday from 12-3 p.m.

PetSmart West Lansing – 305 North Marketplace Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48917
The second Sunday of every month from 12-3 p.m.

Adoption staff is present at all events to facilitate adoptions and answer any questions adopters may have. We will post a collage of animals who will be attending each event on our Facebook page prior to the event. Please note that CAHS will occasionally participate in additional adoption events. Information regarding these events will be posted on our Facebook page.

Mission

To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example.

Vision

Capital Area Humane Society envisions a community that values the human-animal bond and where all animals are healthy and safe.

Is CAHS associated with any other organization?

No. CAHS is a local and independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Though we do share a common name, “Humane Society”, it is a descriptor of the services we provide and not an indication of any affiliation. We are not a part of any regional, statewide, or national organization.

How does CAHS differ from Animal Control?

CAHS is not a government agency and we receive zero dollars through tax funding. We serve the greater mid-Michigan region and are not bound by county lines. As well, we are a surrender-only facility.