Elk Country Animal Shelter

P.O. Box 434 Atlanta, Michigan 49709
Dogs & Cats
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Elk Country Animal Shelter in Atlanta, MI

Elk Country Animal Shelter is an animal shelter located in Atlanta, Michigan, in Montmorency County, about 140 miles south of Flint, MI. It is committed to providing a caring shelter and eventual placement of adoptable animals, advocating for companion animals, and educating the public on proper animal care and the need to control the population of unwanted animals. The shelter provides spaying/neutering services along with temporary boarding for animals in need of adoption and a permanent home, and it relies on the support of adopters, members, volunteers, and donors to combat animal abuse and poor living conditions for pets in Northern Michigan.

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Adopting from Elk Country Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Applicants must complete an adoption application, be 18 or older, and meet requirements such as having animals spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations, having an established veterinarian, keeping pets indoors, and getting approval from the Executive Director; adoption fees vary by animal type and age and are not guaranteed just by applying.

Service area
Northern Michigan
County
Montmorency County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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