Pets in our Shelter
If you see your pet on this web page, or see one you may be interested in adopting, please contact the shelter at 517-543-5755 ext 1, during regular business hours. While we make every effort to post pictures as soon as possible, there may be animals in the shelter that are not yet posted. If you are missing a pet that is not shown below please call or stop into the shelter.
(First Offense) $20.00
$5.00 for the first day and $4.00 for each additional day
ADOPTION FEE: $150
If a stray dog goes unclaimed after the legal holding period, it may become available for adoption. Our adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm testing, and rabies & distemper vaccinations.
*Eaton County residents will also be required to purchase a 1 year dog license at an additional fee.
D-86 MALE
D-73 FEMALE
D-72 MALE
Adoption - Clinics
PET ADOPTIONS
Every Saturday at Pet Smart in Lansing off from Saginaw Hwy and at the Petco in East Lansing.
Call Eaton County Humane Society for more information at 269-749-9440.
Animal Control
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Eaton County Animal Control
756 Courthouse Drive Charlotte, MI 48813 517-543-5755 |
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Shelter Hours:
Services Provided by Animal Control Include:
- Public Education Concerning Animal Care and Related Laws
- Enforcement of State and County Laws Regarding Animals
- Stray/Abandoned Dogs
- Dogs/Livestock At Large
- Dog Licensing
- Animal Bites/Vicious Animals
- Animal Cruelty/Abuse/Neglect Investigations
- Animal Adoptions
Charlotte, MI 48813
DOG LICENSING INFORMATION
Licensing Requirements: All citizens in the state of Michigan are required to license their dogs four months or older. A current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed Michigan Veterinarian is required in order to license dogs. There is no reciprocity for out of state dog licenses, however, dog licenses from other Michigan counties are recognized. We begin selling licenses for the upcoming year on December 1st, and the deadline for a dog license purchase is May 31st. Licenses are only valid for the calendar year (January 1st - Decemeber 31st) and must be renewed annually.
License Fees:
- At the Eaton County Animal Control at 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
- At the county treasurer’s office in Charlotte 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- At your local township, city, or village office until March 1.