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Saving Animals. Serving Community. Helping pets live happy, healthy lives in loving homes. Please visit our website for more details. www.BigLakeHumane.org
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We are currently appointment only for adoptions and intakes Tuesday-Friday noon-5pm, with open walk-throughs on Saturdays 11am-2pm.

10/31/2026

🐾 Adoptable Pet Spawtlight: Caturday Edition! 🐾

Hi, we're Caramel and Dove, brother and sister, both three and a half years old. We were surrendered to Big Lake Humane Society because our owner simply had too many cats. We are a bonded pair. Caramel plays fetch, and Dove is a big fan of scratching posts. We are both very sweet! Neither of us is very social with people. We prefer a calm, quiet environment with plenty of cozy hiding spots for us to snuggle up in. We are both spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. If you would like to meet us, you must have an approved application. To apply, visit our website (link in comments)!

Big Lake Humane Society is located at 📍2640 Marquette Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 ⏰ We are open for walk-throughs and appointments Wednesdays 2pm-7pm, Thursdays and Fridays 12-5pm, and Saturdays 12-3pm.

10/31/2026

🎃🐾🍬COME TRICK-OR-TREAT AT OUR SHELTER!!🍬🐾🎃

From noon- 3pm today, October 31st, stop by our shelter at 2640 Marquette!

🍭Get human treats!
🐾Give out treats to adoptable dogs and cats! (They might even do tricks!)
🎃Pick up a pumpkin!
🐶Donations of pet food, pet items or $$ appreciated in exchange for pumpkins!🐱

10/31/2026

🐾🎃Are you downtown today checking out the Harvest Bale Trail entrees or looking for something fun to do?🍁

☕️Pop over to the Whisker Room Café to vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin!

🎊You can still enter the contest too!
Hang out with adoptable cats today or tomorrow while you paint!😺

Winner announced Monday, November 2nd!

🎃 DECORATING CONTEST AND FUND RAISER!!🎃

$5.00 PUMPKIN
$1.00 PER VOTE

Can't make it in person?
Vote online!
👉https://givebutter.com/paws-pumpkins-decorating-zowzo8

Thank you for supporting The Arc of the Lakeshore and our shelter pets!

10/30/2026

📣 The Pawspective Gallery is returning November 2nd - 6th to benefit Big Lake Humane Society!

🎨 Join us for a week of creativity, compassion, and incredible finds as the Pawspective Gallery comes to life to celebrate the animals who inspire us all while supporting pets in need at BLHS.

🐱 Discover one-of-a-kind artwork created by shelter pets, beautiful pieces from local artists, and animal-themed antiques and collectibles.

🐶 On Friday, November 6th, join us in celebrating the final evening of Pawspective Gallery from 6 PM - 8 PM. Place your final silent auction bids, enjoy desserts, raffles, meet local artists and adoptable pets, and take your masterpieces home with you! 🐾

📍 DooGallery, Fricano Building
1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 104, Muskegon, MI
⏰ Open daily for gallery viewing; 9 AM - 8 PM

💗 Every bid, purchase, and visit makes a difference! Your support helps Big Lake Humane Society continue providing companion animals with the care they need and the loving homes they deserve.

✨ Save the dates, spread the word, and get ready to see shelter pets from a whole new Pawspective!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1F9iWSoynk/

10/30/2026

🐾🎃Happy Howloween this Find-a-Furiend Friday!🎃🐾

Thumper, Tojin, Eddie, Pete, Winifred, Boo, Izzy and Max got into the spirit and posed for for some fun Halloween costume photos!

Looking for a Tricks for Treats buddy to add to your home?
These pups are all available for adoption!

🐶See their bios and apply to adopt online today at:
https://biglakehumane.org/adoptable-dogs/

❤If it's not the right to adopt, but you still love cats, consider celebrating by sending a gift from our wishlist or donate to our shelter support fund to provide many pets with care and comfort while they wait for homes!

Donate:
🐾https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/biglakedonation
Venmo: Biglakehumane
Paypal: [email protected]

Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/230A5TFUYYM6M?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_8

10/30/2026

🐾🎃Have a safe and Happy Halloween!🎃🐾

Keep your furry friends safe and calm during Halloween with these essential tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the ASPCA:

1. Watch Out for Toxic Treats

• Chocolate and Xylitol: Chocolate (especially dark or baking) and sugar-free candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol are toxic and can be fatal to cats and dogs.
• Wrappers and Sticks: Foil, plastic wrappers, lollipop sticks, and candy bags can cause choking or dangerous intestinal blockages.
• Keep Stashed Candy Away: Store treats out of reach, and remind children not to leave candy bags on the floor.

2. Secure Your Pets Indoors

• Prevent Bolting: A constant stream of strangers in spooky costumes and ringing doorbells can stress pets and make them bolt out the door.
• Create a Safe Room: Put your dog or cat in a quiet, comfortable room away from the front door, complete with a cozy bed, water, and favorite toys.
• Update Identification: Make sure your pet wears a collar with an up-to-date ID tag and has a registered microchip in case they accidentally escape.

3. Make Decorations Pet-Safe

• Ditch Real Flames: Swap traditional candles in jack-o'-lanterns for battery-operated flameless candles to prevent accidental fires or burns from curious paws and tails.
• Tuck Away Wires and Glow Sticks: Bundle electrical cords so puppies and kittens don't chew on them. Keep glow sticks out of reach; if bitten, the liquid can cause drooling and severe mouth irritation.
• Skip Fake Cobwebs: Stretchy cobwebs and small plastic props are choking hazards or can cause severe intestinal blockages if swallowed.

4. Choose Costumes With Care

• Prioritize Comfort: Only put a costume on your pet if they genuinely enjoy it. Never force them.
• Check the Fit: Ensure the outfit does not restrict their vision, hearing, breathing, movement, or ability to bark/meow. Make sure there are no dangling pieces they can chew off and swallow.
• Use a Backup Plan: If your pet shows signs of anxiety (panting, freezing, or trying to remove it), take the costume off and opt for a festive bandana instead.

10/29/2026

This past Tuesday our Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden glowed with love, light, and cherished memories as we gathered for Día de Mu***os de las Mascotas (Day of the Dead for Pets).

Our community came together to honor the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. From sharing favorite photos and treasured keepsakes to lighting luminaries and painting pumpkins, the evening was filled with love, reflection, and the reminder that the bond we share with our pets never fades.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community, dedicated volunteers, and amazing staff who helped make this evening so meaningful and special. Your kindness and support mean so much to us and to the animals in our care.

A special thank you to Kayla, capturing the moment and creating a touchingarticle on mlive: https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2026/10/rainbow-bridge-memorializes-pets-at-muskegon-animal-shelter.html

10/29/2026

🐱🎉Happy National Cat Day!🎉🐱

🐾Do you have a Feline Furiend in your life? Share a picture or a story in our comments!

❤Are you looking to add a Feline Furiend to your life?
We have so many wonderful cats AND kittens available for adoption! You can meet our available felines at our shelter on Marquette or at the Whisker Room Café (where you can also enter into a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for a cool cat basket!☕🎃)

😽See adoptable cats and apply online:
https://biglakehumane.org/adoptable-cats/

🐈If it's not the right to adopt, but you still love cats, consider celebrating by sending a gift from our wishlist or donate to our shelter support fund to provide many kitties with care and comfort while they wait for homes!

Donate:
🐾https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/biglakedonation
Venmo: Biglakehumane
Paypal: [email protected]
Or by clinking the link below👇

Wishlist:
🐾https://www.amazon.com/.../3L006.../ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

10/28/2026

📣 Calling all animal-loving artists and collectors! 📣

🎨 We’re looking for original animal-inspired artwork and antique or collectible animal treasures to bring The Pawspective Gallery to life! Our donation deadline has been extended through TOMORROW, October 29th! Every donated piece helps us create a remarkable gallery where art made by shelter pets meets art inspired by animals!
🖌️ Any medium, style, or size welcome!
📸 Paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, mixed media, vintage finds & collectibles!
🐾 Submit as many pieces as you’d like!
📅 Donation deadline: THURSDAY October 29, 2026
📍 Drop off during open hours at Big Lake Humane Society or Big Lake Community Animal Clinic
✨ Help us make this year’s exhibition & silent auction PAWS-itively amazing!
Share with your favorite artists and animal lovers!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1F9iWSoynk/

10/28/2026

🐾 Adoptable Pet Spawtlight! 🐾

Hello, I'm Carter. I'm a nice boy who loves to snuggle and play. I get along with other cats, so if you already have cats at home, that won't be a problem for me. I have never met a dog, but I am open to the possibility. I can see myself getting along with kids just fine! I'm just very kind, gentle, and polite. I think you will like me a lot. I am neutered, microchipped, and up to date on my vaccines.

If you're interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website (link in comments)!

Big Lake Humane Society is located at 📍 2640 Marquette Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, and available for walk-throughs and appointments on Wednesdays 2pm-7pm, Thursdays 12-5pm, Fridays 12-5pm, and Saturdays 12-3pm. You must have an approved adoption application and a scheduled appointment in order to meet one-on-one with an adoptable pet.

Address

2640 Marquette Avenue
Muskegon, MI
49442

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	2pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+12317738689

Website

http://www.BigLakeHumane.org/

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