
URGENT need for food!
Our shelter is completely full, which means we have a LOT of animals! We are in urgent need for:
Dry Dog Food: Purina One, Iams, Royal Canine, Diamond Natural
Special Diet Dry Dog Food: Hills Science Diet, Grain Free
Dry Cat Food: Purina or Iams Indoor Formula
Any and All donations are greatly appreciated by our staff and furry friends. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter or at any Forte Coffee Location.

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Donate to the Humane Society
As a private 501(c)(3), we rely solely on private contributions. Your donations allow us to continue our mission of rescuing and rehoming the homeless cats and dogs in southwestern Michigan.
Ways to Donate:
Please visit our main link 'Information' and the drop down link 'Donations' to view the many other ways you can help us take care of our furry friends.


Shop our Amazon store
Did you know that with just a push of a button, you can go directly to the Humane Society's Amazon Wish List and have needed items sent directly to the shelter? Please shop our store at Amazon which gives up credit dollars for the shelter.
Donation Drop Off Locations!
You are always more than welcome to stop by and see us here at HSSM or leave any donations in the bins outside our entrance, but if you can't make it out here, no worries! Thanks to Brian, Owner/Benevolent Overlord of Forte Coffee, you may now also drop off donations at any of the 3, Forte Coffee locations! While you're there, we totally recommend grabbing a cup of Black Lab Blend Coffee, it's our favorite! Thank you for all you do Brian!


Adoption Stories
Adoption Update!
After spending 6 months at Cass County Animal Control and spending about 4 weeks at HSSM, Pepper was adopted by staff member Bri and her boyfriend Tyler in November. Since her adoption day in November, Pepper has completely broken out of her shell and is the perfect addition to their family. "You would think that she had lived with us her whole life, she made herself right at home!" She is so full of love and her "pretty pittie smile" will light up any room. She is so sweet and gentle and there is not a single mean bone in her body. She plays so well with her canine brothers, Dusty and Leo and her feline brother and sister, Stanley and Smokey. "We have no idea why no one adopted her but we are so grateful that we were the lucky family to take her home!" We cannot thank the staff at Cass County Animal Control and HSSM enough for caring for our girl! She is absolutely perfect in every way and we love her so much!
Our Facility
5400 Niles Road
St Joseph, MI 49085
Tue - Fri, 11am - 5pm
Saturday, 11am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday, Closed