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Humane Society of South Central Michigan

Animal shelter in Battle Creek, MI

About Us:
We are the area's nonprofit advocate, sanctuary and source for companion animals since 1887.

Our Mission:
-to protect animals from suffering and cruelty
-to provide safe and responsible care for unwanted or abused companion animals
-to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption, and foster care.

We believe in second chances at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Our service area includes all of Calhoun County and parts of Kalamazoo, Barry and Branch counties. We keep animals as long as it takes to find a good home for adoption once the animal passes temperament testing and is checked for good health. The Watkins Road shelter cares for up to 100 animals a day, and adopts out more than 500 animals a year. Countless area residents use the Society’s animal care, adoption and education programs each year. The Humane Society is overseen by a board of directors. We do not receive any government or tax dollars, or national humane organization funding. Our services are made possible by people in our community who care about homeless cats and dogs - people like you!

The Humane Society of South Central Michigan values:
-The ethical and humane treatment of animals
-Its role as a shelter for animals that suffer from pain, fear, and neglect
-Community accountability for the welfare of its animals
-Responsible stewardship of our resources
-Community involvement to achieve our goals
-Education about responsible pet ownership
-The joy of sharing a life with animal companions

Contact
Address
2500 Watkins Road
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

2500 Watkins Road

Battle Creek, MI 49015

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Society of South Central Michigan

We'll also keep you updated on Journey's adoption status with email updates.
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Journey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Tally's adoption status with email updates.
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Tally

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Walter's adoption status with email updates.
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Walter

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Tito's adoption status with email updates.
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Tito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Timon's adoption status with email updates.
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Timon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Halsey's adoption status with email updates.
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Halsey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Battle Creek, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Judd's adoption status with email updates.
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Judd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Battle Creek, MI

Shelter FAQs

We are the area's nonprofit advocate, sanctuary and source for companion animals since 1887. We serve the South-Central area, with our main focus begin Calhoun County.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All adoptions begin with an application on our main website, HSSCM.ORG.
Once your application is competed and submitted, processing generally takes 3 business days- pending our schedule and the number of applications ahead of yours. Once processed we will contact you and, if approved, will set up an appointment for an adoption counsel. If you are looking to adopt a dog and have a current dog in the home, we will require a match-up before finalizing any adoption.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of South Central Michigan

Greater Hillsdale Humane Society

3881 S. Tripp Road,
Osseo, MI 49266

Grand River Rover Rescue

533 East Bridge St.,
Portland, MI 48875

Battle Creek Animal Shelter

29 Hoag Street,
Battle Creek, MI 49014

We'll also keep you updated on Lyra's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyra

Siamese

Female, Adult
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ginny Wessly's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginny Wessly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Olivet, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Rupert's adoption status with email updates.
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Rupert

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Tinkerbell's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinkerbell

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Osseo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dudley's adoption status with email updates.
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Dudley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Kalamazoo, MI

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