Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter

06/03/2026

Paw Paw area, this heavy weight decided to take a walk today. It seems that he left his owner at home when he did. He was located on the 67000 block of Eagle Drive. Can you please help us get him home?

06/02/2026

Current year dog licenses will be available for purchase. Please bring cash in the exact amount or a check made out to Van Buren County. (CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.) $20 per spayed/neutered dog (with proof of surgery) and $40 per unaltered dog. Licensing is separate from the free wellness clinic services that are being offered.

06/02/2026

PAWESOME STORY

We were at Oak Shores Campground this Saturday for an education and adoption event as they celebrated with their annual Pet Appreciation Day. We were gifted some donations from the campers and we got an ADOPTION!!!

Eddie got a new home where he will be spoiled by a great young man. This young man was very excited to get a dog of his own to buddy around with. We are very happy for him and his chosen addition to the family!!

06/01/2026

Welcome to our FIRST Duffield Pet Wellness Days Pet Clinic. Does your dog or cat need a trip to the vet for an overall wellness check? Do you need to get your pet vaccinated? Does your pet have a minor health concern that you need evaluated? This event is to keep your pet healthy and provide much needed care. Van Buren County Animal Control is holding their first community clinic to help get pets the care that they need. The clinic is free to all attendees. Our event is sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation, Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and Petco Love. It is open to all Van Buren County residents.
It will operate on a first-come-first served basis, so please plan for the possibility of a short wait. Pets will be served in the order that their humans register them with our staff at arrival.
RULES:
*All dogs MUST be on a leash
*All cats MUST be in a carrier
*If you dog has a temperament issue, you MUST have a muzzle on it before allowing it out of the vehicle.

05/30/2026

This cute lady was picked up on 42nd Street in Decatur.
No chip. No collar.
She is beautiful, deserves to be at home and not in a kennel.

05/30/2026

*** PUPDATE: HE IS AT HOME WITH HIS FAMILY ***

This pooch was picked up on 44th Street in Decatur. No chip. No tags.

We know he looks rough. He just came in.

Please share!

05/29/2026

Keep your eyes on our page for full details coming Monday about our community event!!!

We will be holding a FREE Wellness Clinic at our shelter next Saturday, June 6th. Get your pets vaccinated at no charge!! (Yep, you read that correctly.) This will be open to Van Buren County Michigan residents.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸

Please note that our shelter will be closed Monday, May 25th and Tuesday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen during normal business hours on Wednesday, May 27th.

We honor and remember all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/22/2026