Wyandotte Animal Control

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Right now, if you adopt a dog from the Wyandotte Shelter, Latta's Feed and Pet on Goddard in Wyandotte will give you a 5 lb. bag of food and a food bowl! Southpointe Vet in Allen Park offers a free first exam for your new pet if adopted from our shelter. Visit them on the web at www.southpointevet.com. We have lots of kittens who are not old enough to be adopted yet, so if you are considering a kitten in the next few weeks, stop in and check them out and fill out an application for a new furry friend!



“Keep Your Pets Safely at Home on the 4th”

While 4th of July fireworks can be an exciting experience for any patriotic person, it can be a stressful and chaotic event for your pets. The noise and commotion can be extremely frightening and distressing for any animal.

I would like to remind everyone to keep their pets safe during the 4th of July holiday festivities. The loud noises and flashing lights caused by fireworks can spook household pets and cause wildlife animals to flee their natural habitats, possibly leaving their young behind. Some pets have been known to become so frightened during a fireworks show that they have jumped through window glass to run away.

Here are a few tips to help keep all animals safe this 4th of July:
* Leave your pets at home. Most pets don’t enjoy the crashing and flashing caused by fireworks and even the most trustworthy pet could become scared and run away.
* Don’t leave your pets in the car during a fireworks display, as the temperatures inside the car may rise drastically.
* Don’t leave your outdoor pets unattended, even in a fenced yard. The chaos may cause them to panic and try to escape.
* Be sure your pets are wearing proper identification in case they DO become lost during the events. IDs can help your pet find its way home to you again. Microchips are the most reliable forms of ID possible. You can contact your veterinarian about getting one for your pet.
* If you know your pet usually becomes scared at loud noises, such as during thunderstorms, be sure to keep them in a safe room with lots of treats and favorite toys to help them alleviate any anxiety caused by the exploding fireworks. You may also like to speak with your vet to find some herbal remedies safe for your pet to help keep them calm during stressful times.
* If you have horses or other animals usually kept in stalls, be sure they are kept calm



Who We Are....

The Wyandotte Animal Control allows a small group of volunteers to evaluate the temperament of animals that are impounded at the shelter. These volunteers also photo and post the animals on this site. We strive to keep euthanasia rates low and place as many adoptable animals as possible. If you are considering adopting an animal please stop by to check out the wonderful companions we have available. We have extended hours during the weekdays as well as weekend hours posted below.

Adopting a friend


ADOPTION FEE:

There is an application process to complete to adopt an animal. When you find the cutie you are interested in, you will be given a short application to fill out, and pound attendants and volunteers will do a quick vet check. Animals are not available on a first come, first serve basis, as we really hope to match the best animal to the best home. For instance, if you really like a certain cat, but that hates kids and you have children, it is probably best not to adopt that cat. The application process helps us to help you, to find the best animal we can on the first time around, and we really hope to reduce the number of animals returned to the pound by doing this. Felines $60-cash only is accepted.
The adoption fee includes:distemper, spay/neuter (if 10 weeks or older and weigh at least 2 pounds)
Canine $85-cash only is accepted.
The adoption fee includes spay or neuter, 1st distemper vaccine. Rabies vaccine & heartworm test if old enough. Regardless of any vet work the pound may perform, it is imperative to take your new pet to the vet immediately - the animals may have been vaccinated, but have not had any sort of general check up. The Wyandotte Pound and its staff do not have any knowledge of any illness or ailment the animal may have and can not be held responsible for anything found after the animal is adopted. We try our best to treat what we see, but do not have the resources to have every animal checked out by a vet. Pound volunteers and staff know many area vets, and can recommend a place if you are interested.

Wish List

E-Z Up Tent
Foldable tables
Frontline or Frontline Plus for cats or dogs - URGENT NOW FOR SUMMER
Revolution for cats
Cat carriers
Cat & dog toys
Dog collars and leashes (new or gently used)
Cat beds (new or gently used)
Litter boxes
Stainless steel bowls
Paper towels
Laundry detergent
Peanut Butter (for kong toys)
kong toys for dogs of all sizes
terramyacin
Dish soap and bleach
Food
Volunteers- The more volunteers we have, the better the shelter! If you are interested, stop by and meet us.

We are desperate need of cat & dog carriers so the Wyandotte Animal Control animals can be transported to Humane Toledo to be spayed and neutered.


Come Visit Us!

Unless you are from the area and familiar with the small side street named Grove Street (which only runs on the east side of Fort Street), it is easiest to come in Pennsylvania Road. Take Pennsylvania Road into Wyandotte to 13th street. You can only turn north onto 13th Street (it only runs on the north side of Pennsylvania Rd.) and at the stop sign you will then turn right onto Grove Street. We will be immediately on your left hand side and you enter the parking lot via the Recyling Center.
Wyandotte Animal Control
1170 Grove Street

Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 734-324-4445

Hours of Operation:

Officer Gillenwater hours of business is Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Hours for Adoptions:
Monday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Saturday: 10am to 2pm.
Sunday 11am to 1pm.

You may call the pound direct at 734-324-4445 and please do not hesitate to leave a message.

The Wyandotte Pound is located on 1170 Grove Street (between 11th and 13th) in Wyandotte, MI.

If you must see the Animal Control Officer the best time to reach Officer Gillenwater is between the hours of 3:15pm-4:15pm weekdays. If you cannot visit the pound during that time please leave a message so that other arrangements can possibly be made.


Email: wacvolunteers@gmail.com. Please include the name of the animal you are inquiring about. Please note that the email is run by volunteers, and not pound employees, and it may take a day or two for a reply.
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A Shelter Dogs Poem

Once upon a time, you see,
There was this little pup
For reasons unbeknownst to me,
His family gave him up

Maybe it was chewing
Everything that he could find
Maybe they were busy and
Just didn't have the time

They took him to the shelter
And they just left him there
Outside, alone, in the cage
Shivering and scared

Even though they knew inside
If he went through those doors
He may never have the chance
To find a home like yours

He sat there crying silently
Wondering what he did
That was so bad that they just
Had to leave him like they did

However fate was smiling
On that little pup that day
Because a lady saw him
And she whisked him right away

He got a second chance at life
That others may have not
And now he's in a loving home
With everything he wants

Every day he gets that love
That he was looking for
And silently is thankful for when
She walked through that door

Others may not have this chance
So open up your heart
And adopt a shelter dog to take
And give a brand new start

By Angel Wells