K-SNAG Keweenaw Spay Neuter Assistance Group

K-SNAG Keweenaw Spay Neuter Assistance Group K-SNAG is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that mainly relies on donations and summer garage sales to raise money for vet bills.

Spay/Neuter Assistance, Animal Welfare/Rescue
Please Contact: Dawn VerBerkmoes (co-founder) 906-296-9144
Please check out our Photos Section to see all of our adoptable Fur Babies! We have helped to spay or neuter more than 3,000 animals since our founding in 2006 and have rescued over 1,000. The original purpose of K-SNAG was to assist area residents with the cost of spaying/neutering their pets

in an effort to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in our area. As an animal welfare organization, we began to get calls from people needing help with stray animals, and that is how we began our rescue program. Cats are always waiting for forever homes at the "Cat's Meow" shelter in Laurium or in foster homes with volunteers.

Here we have Siva (gray & white) in the background, and Jupiter in front. Jupiter is a neutered male tabby & white kitt...
11/22/2025

Here we have Siva (gray & white) in the background, and Jupiter in front. Jupiter is a neutered male tabby & white kitten about 10 months old. He is an example of a cat born outside, not exposed to people, and now is shy at first. But he loves to play and he enjoys treats, so a little one-on-one with him in a small space to start, and he will be your loyal companion for years to come. He has three brothers, and two have already been placed in wonderful homes and are flourishing. We want that for Jupiter and his brother Lennon, too. The camera seems to have changed his coloring a bit. He is more silver gray than shown here.

We have some older kittens also. When people come they do not act friendly because the visitors are STRANGERS! But, ag...
11/22/2025

We have some older kittens also. When people come they do not act friendly because the visitors are STRANGERS! But, again, once they get into a home, away from other cats, where they can begin to bond with their own people, they will be wonderful. It just takes time and a small room to start them off, so they can adjust to the strange new world. Here we have Keys, who is about 8-10 months old (yellow and white), with her friend Elkie. Elkie is also ready for adoption. She is a darling cat with a slightly squished face. She is calm, sweet, and very gentle. Keys and Elkie will be at Adopt A Pet tomorrow, November 22nd, from Noon to 4 P.M.. You can still browse our garage sale too!

Remember the Land of the Misfit Toys (in the cartoon special Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer)? We might be the Land of t...
11/22/2025

Remember the Land of the Misfit Toys (in the cartoon special Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer)? We might be the Land of the Misfit Cats! Just kidding (sort of). The cats we take are cats that have been living outside, through no fault of their own, and they become frightened and hesitant to trust people. In most cases, they will begin to trust again, in time. They need small spaces to start, so that they can feel secure and not overwhelmed. They need people to interact with them, especially playing, gentle petting, and treats! Kindness and time spent with these cats is very effective. With patience, many shy cats develop a strong bond with their new person or people and are very loyal. They are worth the effort, and they need loving homes. With that said, I am going to introduce you to a litter of kittens. They were born outside and lived their lives outside with their mom until they were about 12 weeks old. Although frightened at first, they are making fantastic progress. We hold them, and they enjoy pets and treats. They have been to the vet for their first vaccines and wellness exams. They are ready for some one-on-one attention to continue learning to trust and to become more relaxed. Stop by for Adopt A Pet tomorrow, Saturday, November 22nd, from Noon to 4 P.M. and meet little Muusta, Doozy, Umbra, and Azul.

This is the time of year that we begin to get a lot of calls about stray cats. When the weather turns cold, cats start l...
11/19/2025

This is the time of year that we begin to get a lot of calls about stray cats. When the weather turns cold, cats start looking for shelter and warmth. We have taken numerous cats that were suffering from frostbite. Here is a golden oldie picture of our Frankie (long since been placed in a wonderful home). She lost the tops of her ears and most of her tail to frostbite. We sincerely hope that people will consider relinquishing their cats to a shelter that takes owner-relinquished pets, if they can no longer keep them, rather than leaving them outside, thinking that cats can fend for themselves. They can't, especially in the winters here in the Copper Country. We recently took in a cat who is skin and bones. At her vet visit today, we learned that she has a problem with at least one of her teeth, and that is probably one of the reasons that she is not eating. A cat left outside that develops a problem like this will most likely die, as they refuse to eat when in pain, and there is not much to eat at this time of the year for an ailing cat who doesn't feel like hunting. Please report any strays that may be struggling outside.

This is Jupiter, a neutered male gray and white tabby kitten. This picture was taken several months ago, so he has grow...
11/15/2025

This is Jupiter, a neutered male gray and white tabby kitten. This picture was taken several months ago, so he has grown since then, but has not been still long enough to get a decent picture of him. He had three brothers, two have been adopted, and Jupiter and his brother Lennon are still waiting. We think we know why. They act scared when people come. But when they get away from all the cats, we believe they will bond with their person. Their brother Nosey was the same way, and his new owner reports that he is wonderful. The cats that appear timid at first really deserve a chance. We are looking for experienced cat people who realize that cats take time to adjust but will bond and become wonderful companions. Stop by tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th, and meet Jupiter and Lennon, along with the rest of our interesting cats.

Hello Friends! We are getting ready for another Adopt A Pet tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th! Stop by from Noon to 4 ...
11/15/2025

Hello Friends! We are getting ready for another Adopt A Pet tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th! Stop by from Noon to 4 P.M. and meet our wonderful cats and kittens! Also, the doors will be open to the Garage Sale! Keys will be there. She is a darling orange and white kitten. She has a brother, Treble, who is slightly more buff colored than orange. They are both spayed and neutered. They love to play and provide a lot of entertainment as they chase each other around.

OOPS! Forgot to tell you that the big garage doors may not be opened if it is snowing, but you are welcome to come thro...
11/07/2025

OOPS! Forgot to tell you that the big garage doors may not be opened if it is snowing, but you are welcome to come through the man door and browse our Christmas selection (we have a pre-lit Christmas tree in the box and also lots of books!) Here is Jack once again, enjoying a treat.

Here we have a trio of cats all trying to share a treat! Of course, Jack is there, along with Esmeray (the smaller blac...
11/07/2025

Here we have a trio of cats all trying to share a treat! Of course, Jack is there, along with Esmeray (the smaller black cat), and the tabby could be Elkie, Opal, or Arrow. It is difficult to tell, but the orange highlights indicate that it is probably Opal or Elkie. Most likely Elkie, because she would be more apt to come for treats. No matter, they are all available for adoption!

Well, this is not a super flattering picture of these two, but they are difficult to photograph. They are usually found...
11/07/2025

Well, this is not a super flattering picture of these two, but they are difficult to photograph. They are usually found racing around together or looking to gobble up someone else's food. The larger all black kitten with a dash of white on his chest is Dart. He had four all black siblings who have now found homes, but he is still waiting. His buddy is Pocus. (Half of the duo Hocus & Pocus) Pocus is a bit younger than Dart, but they play well together and like to snuggle together. TWO all black kittens are always nice to have! Stop by Saturday, November 8th, and meet this darling pair!

Jack is so adorable that one photo just won't do! We have a lot more great pictures of him, too! Jack is about a year ...
11/07/2025

Jack is so adorable that one photo just won't do! We have a lot more great pictures of him, too! Jack is about a year old now. He is handsome, as you can see. He is playful and loves treats. He will even sit up and beg for his treats. When you come in, he won't act very friendly, but that is because he is cautious with people he doesn't know. After a while, he warms up (like many cats) and will be your friend. The longer he is with you, the more attached he will get. Stop by and meet Jack tomorrow from Noon to 4 P.M. That is Saturday, November 8th.

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55934 Lake Linden Avenue
Laurium, MI
49913

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