The Animal Shelter is under the direction of County Administration and is staffed by County employees who care for the animals in the shelter and arrange for the adoption of unclaimed pets.

Take a Client Satisfaction Survey at Allegan County's website for Animal Shelter services.

Animal Shelter Phone: 269-686-5112 (If no one is available to answer your call, please leave a voice message and a number where you may be reached.)

Find pets and more information at the partner agency Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance website: https://wishbonepetrescue.org/

Non-Domestic (Wild) Animal Complaints

Non-domestic animals are the responsibility of the State of Michigan-Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R.)

Plainwell Operations Service Center
621 N. 10th St.
Plainwell, MI
269-685-6851

Dog Licenses

Licenses are only sold by the County Treasurer Department and other approved outlets such as veterinary offices. Download an application form and view information and FAQs about Dog Licensing at the Treasurer's Office website.

Resources

• Allegan County Strays (lost pets) - Facebook 
• Dog and Kennel Licenses - Treasurer's Office
• Pet Finder
• Shelter Volunteer and Foster Opportunities (Wishbone Services)

Adoption Information

View Adoption information, process, fees, and applications. 

View photos of available pets at the Shelter for adoption: https://wishbonepetrescue.org/