Kalamazoo Animal Rescue

4669 Executive Drive Portage, Michigan 49002
Dogs & Cats
Kalamazoo Animal Rescue animal shelter in Portage, MI
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday Closed Today
  3. Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday Closed
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  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

Kalamazoo Animal Rescue in Portage, MI

Kalamazoo Animal Rescue is a rescue organization located in Portage, Michigan, about 50 miles north of Grand Rapids. It is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that has been rescuing dogs and cats in Southwest Michigan for over 30 years, taking in hundreds of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens each year and providing them with basic necessities and care while seeking their forever homes. In addition to adoption services, the organization runs a low-cost wellness clinic in partnership with a local veterinarian and operates an active spay and neuter program, having spayed and neutered 1,188 animals in 2024 to help combat pet overpopulation. Walk-in shelter hours are Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Kalamazoo Animal Rescue

Adoption process

Applicants fill out an online adoption application, which is reviewed by the volunteer team (up to five business days), followed by a meet and greet with the pet, a home visit for some pets, and finally finalizing the adoption paperwork.

Service area
Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo area)
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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