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Cherryland Humane Society Animal shelter in Traverse City, MI

Our Mission Statement:
To provide a safe harbor for the animals entrusted to us as we strive to find them responsible, loving and permanent homes while educating the public about humane values.

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
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

1750 Ahlberg Road

Traverse City, MI 49696

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Adoptable pets at Cherryland Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Traverse City, MI

Shelter FAQs

We accept stray and owner surrender cats and dogs from Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. We adopt to any county or state as long as the adopter is willing to travel to us. The exception would be certain dogs to areas with breed specific legislation.

  • 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.
– Cats will not be adopted if the owner intends on allowing the cat outside.
– We do not adopt out dogs as solely outdoor pets.
– No animal will be adopted to a residence where pets are not allowed.
– Prospective adopters must be at least 21 years of age.
– No animal will be adopted to a group of four (4) or more unrelated adults living in the same household (e.g. student housing).
– CHS counselors will not begin adoption procedures with a person who is reasonably believed to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
– No animal will be adopted to an individual who has failed to comply with the conditions of a previous adoption, including but not limited to the spaying or neutering of the pet.
– An adopter may adopt a maximum of two (2) pets at a time. It is not recommended that two (2) puppies be adopted at the same time.
– Veterinarian records may be checked before adoption is complete. This includes being current on standard immunizations, spayed and neutered. The adopter must contact their veterinarian for the release of medical records.
– Applications may be denied for any reason. We reserve the right to deny adoptions to people who have surrendered their animals in the past.
– You must show valid driver’s license or state ID card.
– A vet deposit or training deposit may be required prior to adoption.
– Multiple applications can be submitted for the same animal and that the Cherryland Humane Society does not guarantee approval upon submission.

Adoption application

https://cherrylandhumane.org/adoption-applications/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cherryland Humane Society

K.A.M Rescue

508 N. Maple St,
Manton, MI 49663

PetSafe Rescue Alliance INC.

10266 Wildwood Rd.,
Interlochen, MI 49643

Tina's Bed and Biscuit

13030 Honor Hwy,
Beulah, MI 49617

We'll also keep you updated on 6252 (Cynthia)'s adoption status with email updates.
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6252 (Cynthia)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Lake City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Rogan (6196)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rogan (6196)

Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, Adult
Lake City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on 6071 (Molly)'s adoption status with email updates.
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6071 (Molly)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky

Female, Adult
Bellaire, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Camile's adoption status with email updates.
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Camile

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Traverse City, MI

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