Ionia County Animal Shelter

3853 Sparrow Drive Ionia, Michigan 48846
Dogs & Cats
Ionia County Animal Shelter in Ionia, MI
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
  6. Saturday Closed
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Ionia County Animal Shelter in Ionia, MI

Ionia County Animal Shelter is located at 3853 Sparrow Drive in Ionia, Michigan, about 30 miles west of Grand Rapids. Operating under the motto "saving lives, one paw at a time," the shelter cares for adoptable dogs and cats and encourages community members to volunteer their time and donate items like canned food, cat litter, cleaning supplies, and flea/tick treatments to support the animals in its care. The shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and offers online adoption applications for both dogs and cats, along with a foster program for kittens. It also partners with organizations like BISSELL's "Partners for Pets" program to help raise additional funds for its operations.

Before you go

Adopting from Ionia County Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters fill out an electronic dog or cat adoption application online, which is emailed to the shelter; adopted animals are already vaccinated and spayed/neutered, and an adoption fee (plus a dog license fee for Ionia County residents) is required.

Service area
Ionia County, Michigan
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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