Ogemaw County Animal Control

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Reminder for Pet Owners 🇺🇸

If you’re traveling this Memorial Day with your pets, remember that unfamiliar places can be stressful and confusing for them. A pet that’s comfortable at home may become frightened and slip away in a new environment.

Before you hit the road, make sure your pet has:

-A secure collar with current ID tags
-Updated contact information
-A properly fitted harness or leash during stops
-A recent photo saved on your phone, just in case

Proper identification can make all the difference in helping a lost pet get home quickly.

Travel safe, enjoy the holiday weekend, and keep your furry family members protected! ❤️🐶🐱

05/04/2026

Great resource here.

Claws and Paws Rescue rescues dogs and cats from dangerous, unhealthy situations. We're committed to the no-kill movement and saving lives. Let’s rescue and love them. Please join us in our no-kill mission.

01/05/2026

It's now 2026, did you get your dog license?
They are available at the shelter until February 27th. After that, they must be purchased at the court house and will go up to $30 on March 1st.
We will then only sell new licenses with adoptions (Ogemaw County only).
Current prices:
$10 for fixed. $15 for not fixed.
CASH ONLY here at the shelter.
Proof of current rabies vaccination needed.
Any questions, give us a call at (989) 343-7387.

12/31/2025

Wishlist for Rea Family Animal Shelter ! Donations can be dropped off, or shipped directly to the shelter.

Send a message to learn more

12/20/2025

Pet food drive for Claws and Paws Rescue !!

12/10/2025

Donation fundraiser for Claws and Paws Rescue !! Go get tattooed and make a donation to help a great cause. 12/15-12/31!! Even if you don't want a tattoo, you can still make a donation, and the Walmart wishlist is posted below.

You asked, we listened!!!
December 15th through December 31st!

Also if you or someone you know would like to donate without getting tattooed we will be accepting donations to our furry friends all month long!!

https://www.walmart.com/registry/BR/37a5744a-a25b-424e-8cf0-7945cb664e44. This is the link for our wishlist plus we could always use some DNA tests.

Our website is www.clawsandpawsrescue.com.