A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization & No-Kill Animal Rescue
Thank you for visiting our website!
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Since 2007, House of Critters has helped over 200 animals find safe, happy and healthy homes, many of which were abandoned, abused, or injured. We are strong supporters of spaying and neutering to control the pet population, and are happy to assist and educate pet owners by offering advice to help remedy problems.

Click on the video below to see some of our adoptable cats in action!


CLICK HERE to see our Adoptable Pets or scroll down to see their profiles below.


To adopt, please fill out an application. Click here to download an application
We will get back to you promptly to set up a time for you to meet the animal.
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To learn more about what we do, click on the video below.


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LIBBY'S FUND: Love Is Believing in a Better You
The video below tells Libby's story - it starts out sad, but ends on a happy note.


As a result of Libby's horrible experience of neglect and multiple illnesses, we have set up an on-going fundraiser in her name. This fund will help felines who find themselves in similar circumstances and need immediate vet care to help them survive.
We are proud to create this in her honor.

You can donate by clicking on the PayPal logo below:

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Our adoption fees are very reasonable:
$50 for cats over 1 year, and $75 for kittens. Exotic breeds (siamese, himalayan) are $125.
We offer a discount if you adopt multiple cats, even if adopted at a later date.

We do all the vetting so you don't have to spend time at the vet's office.
At most vets you would spend as much as $300 to fully vet your cat!
Click here to see our former fosters who have found Forever Homes!

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How can YOU help the "Critters"?

1. If you know anyone who is interested in adopting a cat, please pass along our website (houseofcritters.petfinder.com).

2. Donate cat litter, cat/dog food, cat/dog toys, cat/dog treats, towels, blankets or cages. Everything donated will be used by us, or re-distributed to another rescue.

Monetary donations are tax deductible. You can donate by clicking on the PayPal logo below.

3. If you shop online, you can raise money for House of Critters by clicking on the "Save A Pet Mall" logo below. It costs you nothing extra - just shop as you normally do! A percentage of your purchases will go towards House of Critters.



4. Volunteer at events or foster an animal. Click here to download the volunteer application
(it may take a minute or so to download)

5. Visit 1-800-PetMeds for your pet's needs
Click on Pet Meds to visit the their web site and see many great products for your pet. 1-800-Pet Meds supports animal rescue and adoptions.
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Have you lost or found a pet?
We recommend taking the following steps
(give as much detailed information as possible):
1. Make flyers with a photo of the animal and include your phone number, and distribute to homes in the area where your pet was lost/found
2. Contact your local animal control
3. Post an ad and look over the ads on the following websites:
Petfinder Lost Pet Ads
www.LostAPet.org
Detroit Craigslist Lost & Found
Detroit Craigslist Pets
4. Contact shelters in the area where the animal was lost/found


Looking to adopt a dog?
We recommend visiting one of these rescues:
Waggin Tails Dog Rescue

Pug Lady Kingdom Dog Rescue

Take My Paw Rescue

Looking to adopt a rabbit?
We recommend visiting this rescue:
Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary



Having problems with a pet? Need some advice or tips?
Sometimes our pets change their behavior. This can often be attributed to a health reason, or a change in living situation. Or, perhaps you just need some advice.

Below are some common questions and problems that pet owners encounter. Click on the appropriate item(s) to receive some good information:

All Animals
CO-EXISTING: Tips on cats and dogs living together
SHEDDING: Tips on controlling shedding
SHEDDING: A pet product that can help significantly decrease shedding

HEALTH: 10 Cancer warning signs
ALLERGIES (in animals): How to treat allergies in pets
FLEAS: A natural remedy for ridding fleas

VACCINES: To vaccinate or not?
VACCINES: Tips on what vaccines you should give your dog or cat
VACCINES: Advice for when you should vaccinate your dog or cat
MEDICAL: Herbal treatments for your animal

OLDER PETS: Health issues older pets commonly deal with
DIET: What to feed your pet

Cats
PREGNANCY/NEW CHILD: How to avoid giving up your cat if you are pregnant
ALLERGIES: Allergies and Cats
ALLERGIES: A cat food additive that may decrease allergies
URINATION ISSUES: What to do if your cat stops using its litterbox

URINATION ISSUES: Top 8 Reasons Why A Cat Stops Using the Litter Box
URINATION ISSUES: Reasons why a cat stops using its litterbox
URINATION ISSUES: Steps you can take to stop your cat from improper urination

BLADDER ISSUES: Signs your cat may have an infected bladder
DIABETES: Signs your cat may have diabetes

ODOR ISSUES: A product that can help clean up cat odors
NO MORE LITTERBOX?: How to train your cat to use a human toilet

INTRODUCTIONS: How to introduce a cat into a new home
MYTHS: Common myths about cats
BEHAVIOR: Common myths (Old Wives Tales) about cats
BEHAVIOR: Why cats purr
BEHAVIOR: Why cats do the things they do - Part 1
BEHAVIOR: Why cats do the things they do - Part 2
BEHAVIOR: If your cat is biting
BEHAVIOR: What your cat tells you with its tail
TRAINING: Can you train your cat?

DANGEROUS PLANTS: A list showing the toxicity levels of 20 houseplants
DECLAWING: The good and bad about declawing your cat
DECLAWING: Comments about whether or not it should be done
SCRATCHING: Furniture scratching

ABUSED CATS: Caring for abused or neglected cats
OUTSIDE CATS: Bringing an outdoor cat inside

VACCINES: Vaccination advice for Cats
VACCINES: Vaccination schedule for Cats and Kittens

TRAVELING: A product to help make travel with your cat comfortable and safe
VACATIONS: How long you should leave a cat home alone
BOREDOM: How to keep your cat busy when you are gone
BOREDOM: 12 ways to prevent your cat from being bored
BOARDING VS. CAT SITTER: Pros and cons of each
BOARDING: Should you board your cat?
CAT SITTER: Tips on finding a good cat sitter
WEIGHT: Helping a cat lose weight
OTHER: Many other cat related topics

Dogs
TRAINING: Training tips for dog obedience
BEHAVIOR: Understanding hunting and predatory behavior
ANXIETY: A product that could help your dog during times of anxiety
ANXIETY: a collar that could help your dog remain calm
SEPARATION ANXIETY: Helping your dog overcome separation anxiety
AGGRESSION: Dealing with aggression in dogs
ARTHRITIS: Tips for dogs who show signs of osteoarthritis
OLDER DOGS: Is your dog senile?
VACCINES: Vaccination advice for Dogs


Surrendering an animal


Are you losing your home to foreclosure, and want to give up your pet?
If so, please visit these websites for tips that might help.

Hope Now
No Paws Left Behind

Reconsider Your Options
If you are considering looking for a new home for your animal, we encourage you visit this web site that provides tips on re-homing: purebredcatbreedrescue.org/rehome.htm

Fostering Until A New Home is Found
If you can keep the pet temporarily, consider joining our group as a temporary foster home, and continue to keep the animal until we can help find a new home.

Placement into One of Our Foster Homes
We do not have a shelter. Our foster homes are often full or above capacity. Animals that are up-to-date on shots (rabies, distemper), are fixed, and are negative for feline leukemia/FIV will have a much HIGHER chance of getting placed within temporary foster care.

If we are able to take in your pet, we require a donation for each cat surrendered. The amount required is dependent on the amount of vetwork that will need to be done


Controlling the Pet Population
Because of the high number of homeless pets, we highly encourage and promote spaying or neutering your pet. Why? Because as many as 8-10 million homeless animals are put to sleep each year.

Theoretically, each unplanned birth means one more cat will likely die.
Click here to understand WHY you should spay or neuter your pet IMMEDIATELY

For assistance, please visit these web sites for FREE or low cost spay/neuter programs:

Spay/Neuter Resources Map for Michigan

www.LoveThatCat.com/spayneuter.html#mi - (Michigan)

Adopt-A-Pet (Fenton)

Kitty Fixers - (feral cats)





Partners and Supporters

The Rainbow Bridge: for those who are no longer with us

Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...




House of Critters Animal Rescue
Commerce, MI 48382


Email: houseofcrittersmichigan@yahoo.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter



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