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Cherryland Humane Society

Animal shelter in Traverse City, MI

Our Mission Statement:
We provide a safe harbor for the animals entrusted to us as we strive to find them responsible, loving and permanent homes while advancing the well-being of animals.

About CHS:
Cherryland Humane Society is a no-kill, nonprofit 501 C3 organization dependent upon donations, fund raising activities, estates, planned giving, memorials, and grants.

All of our animals are kept up to date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped. We have a steady volunteer base that comes in every day to walk, socialize, train, or groom our animals.

Contact
Address
1750 Ahlberg Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
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Meet their adoptable pets

1750 Ahlberg Road

Traverse City, MI 49696

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cherryland Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Charming's adoption status with email updates.
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Charming

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Delaney's adoption status with email updates.
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Delaney

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Hudson's adoption status with email updates.
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Hudson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Gregory the Great's adoption status with email updates.
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Gregory the Great

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Linus (green collar)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Linus (green collar)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie Brown (yellow collar)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie Brown (yellow collar)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Traverse City, MI

Shelter FAQs

We accept stray and owner surrender cats and dogs from Grand Traverse and Leelanau County. We provide adoption services to surrounding areas.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Dog Adoptions: $200
Cat Adoptions: $100

Please take a moment to review our Adoption Policy prior to applying to adopt a pet.

CHS accepts multiple applications on each animal, we are not first come first serve. Our team of adoption counselors will help matchmake every individual pet and family to ensure the best fit for all.

Must be 21 to adopt with a valid driver's license or state ID card.

We ask all members of the household to meet the new pet, some pets require multiple visits to build necessary relationships.

To align with our mission of solving the homeless pet crisis, all household pets must be spayed and neutered, up to date on necessary vaccinations, and live in the same household as the adopter. If not currently established with a veterinarian, a vet deposit will be required.

Cats and dogs adopted from CHS are indoor only.

Every pet is an individual, and many have individual needs such as : post adoption training (included with adoption), multiple meet and greets to feel comfortable, medical needs, etc. Our adoption counselors will communicate these needs with all interested families.

CHS will not begin adoption process with an individual when:

A person is reasonably believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Landlord or residence does not allow pets, or the living situation does not accommodate consistency for the pet (e.g. student housing, four unrelated adults living together, ect.)

Applications may be denied for any reason, including but not limited to an individual failing to comply with conditions of past adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.cherrylandhumane.org/adoption-process

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cherryland Humane Society

TC Paw Cat Rescue

801 S. Garfield Avenue, Unit # 100007,
Traverse City, MI 49686

Great Lakes Humane Society

7246 E. Harry's Rd.,
Traverse City, MI 49684

Tina's Bed and Biscuit

13030 Honor Hwy,
Beulah, MI 49617

We'll also keep you updated on Opal's adoption status with email updates.
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Opal

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bunny's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Fresca's adoption status with email updates.
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Fresca

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Bellaire, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Chai's adoption status with email updates.
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Chai

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Traverse City, MI

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